Looking after lungs A round up of a group of studies on lung disease, by Mark Greener TB screening in university students In Cardiff screening students from countries with high TB prevalence has had good results, says Sally Jones. Preserving antibiotic efficacy With up to 85% of prescribing of antibiotics in England taking place in primary care and community settings, nurses working in these settings are in a unique position to drive the preservation of one of the most precious commodities on our planet. Addressing the phenomenal rise of tuberculosis in the UK Primary care nurses have a crucial public health role in controlling and preventing the spread of tuberculosis, says Surinder Tamne. Addressing TB rates in the UK Reversing tuberculosis rates in the UK involves targeting patients at highest risk and ensuring concordance with medication.
TB screening in university students In Cardiff screening students from countries with high TB prevalence has had good results, says Sally Jones.
Preserving antibiotic efficacy With up to 85% of prescribing of antibiotics in England taking place in primary care and community settings, nurses working in these settings are in a unique position to drive the preservation of one of the most precious commodities on our planet.
Addressing the phenomenal rise of tuberculosis in the UK Primary care nurses have a crucial public health role in controlling and preventing the spread of tuberculosis, says Surinder Tamne.
Addressing TB rates in the UK Reversing tuberculosis rates in the UK involves targeting patients at highest risk and ensuring concordance with medication.