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Coping with chronic wounds

Are chronic wounds commonly mismanaged? Mark Greener looks at the evidence

Taking diabetes seriously

Making excellent diabetes care an integral part of general practice is something all primary care staff should take responsibility for, writes Lynne Priest.

First steps for healthcare assistants

The RCN has created an update resource for healthcare assistants entering the profession.

Hepatitis most prevalent disease in incarcerated patients

Over 93% of reports of infectious diseases in prisons are due to hepatitis B and C, a new report by PHE on the inequalities of healthcare in the penal system has found.

Air pollution in California

State officials in California have said that the cancer risks from toxic air commissions are nearly three times higher than were initially thought.

Dementia has disproportionate impact on women

Women in the UK are significantly more likely to be affected by dementia then men, a report by Alzheimer's Disease International has found.

Looking out not in: educating the public

The rise in patient numbers seen by general practice is well documented and it is accepted that demand will rise further.

Healthy eating for life: start young

Parents need support with early feeding to develop their infant’s positive eating habits, explains Sara Patience.

Nurses take on mountain climb for welfare charity

A group of nurses, students and corporate supporters will be climbing Mount Edith Cavell to raise money for the Cavell Nurse's Trust.

Local authority budget cuts will pressurise primary care

Local authority funding cuts could increase pressure on primary care, say leading health figures.

MERS outbreak in South Korea

A Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak has been identified in South Korea.

Dysphagia and safe swallowing

Difficulties in swallowing are a common, under-recognised problem and require referral, explains Linda Nazarko.

Prostate cancer treatment support

This Cancer UK video describes the extra support that prostate cancer patients undergoing treatment need, where they can get it, including at their local surgery. It discusses some of the side effects...

NICE consultation on draft menopause guidelines

NICE has released a consultation on draft guidelines for the care of women going through menopause.

Learn about multiple sclerosis online

An e-learning platform for nurses interested in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis has been created by the European Multiple Sclerosis Platform and the International Organisation of...

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