Nurses have been advised to consider using nitric oxide breath tests which could help prevent asthma attacks, in a new NICE technology assessment.
Primary care nurses are being urged to be aware of scarlet fever symptoms as Public Health England and Public Health Wales report the highest number of cases for 20 years.
The fortnightly roundup of key political and clinical news for primary care and community nurses
Defining safe staffing levels must include community nurses. Seeta Bhardwa finds out why.
There is a 'pressing need' to improve the capacity of the district and practice nursing workforce, according to a new report by the Department of Health and NHS England.
Over half of hay fever sufferers said that their hay fever medication was ineffective, according to research conducted by Allergy UK.
New data from Cancer Research UK has shown that 50 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer will live for over ten years.
Atopic eczema is not always recognised as serious, but it can have a significant impact on children's quality of life, explains Sandra Lawton.
Regular eye screening is vital for people with diabetes, and nurses have an important role to play in encouraging attendance at screening, says Anne Phillips.
An insight and understanding of the condition, associated risk factors and treatment is necessary to provide effective care, writes Ian Peate.
Lesions of the oral mucosa can occur as a result of irritants, trauma or underlying disease. Jean Watkins gives a brief overview of the lesions most commonly seen in practice.
It is an accepted fact that practice nurses have been neglected in terms of education and development over the past 20 years or so.
NHS Trust HR director Graham White provides an insight into people and workplace issues.
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting community pharmacists at a seminar. It was a delight to hear about initiatives which are having a real impact on the health of individuals and communities.
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