Managing multiple sclerosis Release date: Sep 2010

Managing multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a multifactorial condition, and specialist nurses can help to co-ordinate referrals to appropriate services, Gina Robinson explains

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Clinical

Journals watch - Pregnancy, water and Vitamin D

Journals watch - Pregnancy, water and Vitamin D

The latest research, tailored to the needs of independent nurses. Compiled by Carole Mongin-Bulewski

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Cold storage of vaccines

Cold storage of vaccines

Following recent advice from the NPSA, all NHS organisations must ensure safe storage of all vaccines held on their premises, Barry Hill explains

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Clinical focus - Diabetic retinopathy

Clinical focus - Diabetic retinopathy

Epidemiology, aetiology, management and screening

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Undertaking the annual review for hypertension

Drugs to control hypertension should be used in combination with lifestyle advice and modification, says Beverley Bostock-Cox

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Anaphylaxis risk in young patients

Anaphylaxis risk in young patients

Carers must be told which allergens to avoid, and be given a treatment plan, Alia Boardman and Roisin Fitzsimons explain

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Testing for hepatitis C

Testing for hepatitis C

In the fifth of his case studies on the role of laboratory testing, Barry Hill discusses hepatitis C virus infection

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Recognising and assessing eczema

Recognising and assessing eczema

Prompt diagnosis of eczema type leads to better treatment choices and a better outcome for the patient, Julie Van Onselen explains

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Professional

Enhancing healing environments

Enhancing healing environments

The design of health premises can impact on clinical outcomes and affect staff morale, writes Fiona Barr

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Practical prescribing - Qualifying as a prescriber

Molly Courtenay helps resolve everyday issues for nurse prescribers

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Margaret McNeil, Fallowfield, Manchester

Margaret McNeil, Fallowfield, Manchester

School nurse in Manchester

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Providing better care for LGBT patients

Providing better care for LGBT patients

Nurses should create a supportive and non-judgmental environment to ensure the needs of all patients are met equally, write Marilyn Edwards

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Using violence risk markers

Using violence risk markers

New guidance brings clarity and consistency to recording incidences of violence, writes Sue Frith

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opinion

Editorial - Consultations are not just paper exercises

Have coalition ministers already decided the future of the NHS or are they really interested in what frontline health professionals have to say?

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Rosemary Cook - How busy nurses can get their views heard

Rosemary Cook - How busy nurses can get their views heard

Rosemary Cook, director, Queen's Nursing Institute

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In my view - Pledge to end mixed wards is welcome

In my view - Pledge to end mixed wards is welcome

Alison Cobb, senior policy and campaigns officer, Mind

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