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Cholera: advising travellers

Hilary Simons advises on risk assessment for global travellers.

Understanding incontinence in people with dementia

Alison Bardsley discusses caring for patients with incontinence resulting from dementia.

Viral cutaneous warts, in images

Warts are common and varied. Jean Watkins discusses the different presentations, diagnosis and treatment options.

Small steps, big changes

Obesity continues to be a public health challenge with long-term consequences. James Hill suggests an alternative way of thinking about weight.

Expert opinion – emollient application part 1

Julie Carr, Senior Dermatology Nurse Specialist, discusses the correct way to apply emollients and advice to parents

Problems of poor nutrition

Poor nutrition can cause various different health problems. Jean Watkins discusses some common conditions caused by poor nutrition and the treatments that are required.

Diagnosing pancreatic cancer earlier in primary care

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth largest cause of deaths from cancer in the UK. Mark Greener discusses diagnosis and advances in treatment.

Pelvic inflammatory disease: a common cause of morbidity

Pelvic inflammatory disease is often asymptomatic and requires prompt treatment, explains Suneeta Kochhar

Fasting, brain health, abuse

In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Mark Greener.

Optimising inhaler technique

Beverley Bostock-Cox explains how correct inhaler technique is important to outcomes for patients taking inhaled therapies.

In Your Workplace

NHS Trust HR director Graham White answers a question on ageism in job adverts.

Tips for understanding the medical literature

Interpreting research can sometimes be a challenge. Mark Greener
suggests some tips for critical thinking when reading studies.

Worth a look

The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) has launched an online resource for community nurses working with carers. It was developed with funding from the DH and is free to access from the QNI website.

Career profile

Professor Laura Serrant-Green, West Midlands.

Many tweets become one voice

In the last week I have been heartened by the discussions on Twitter revolving around community nursing.

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