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Nappy rash: an update

A common condition which can be treated in a variety of ways, writes Polly Moffat

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

The series on interstitial lung diseases concludes with an overview of IPF by Jane Scullion and Steve Holmes

Religion and dietary choices

The food restrictions in major religions and how these affect babies and infants are outlined by Sara Patience

Enhancing leadership in practice

Chief nurses have a responsibility to experience health care at the frontline, writes Sue Nicholls

School nurses spend more time doing paperwork than with children

School nurses spend more time doing paperwork than working with children, a survey has revealed

Nearly four million have diabetes in England as costs continue to soar

​Around 3.8 million adults in England are living with diabetes, according to new figures released by Public Health England

Uncertainty and loss in maternity and neonatal care conference

The annual Uncertainty and loss in maternity and neonatal care conference, hosted by Bliss, Sands and the RCM, will take place at the Brunei Gallery in London, on 15 September 2016

Majority do not understand cancer and obesity link

Over 75% people in the UK are unaware of the link between obesity and cancer, according to a new Cancer Research UK report.

Children still eating double the recommended amount of sugar

​Children in England consume more than double the recommended amount of sugar despite reductions in the amount of sugary drinks consumed, the National Diet and Nutrition Survey has found.

Differentiating between red legs and cellulitis

Red legs is a chronic inflammatory condition often misdiagnosed as cellulitis, writes Michelle Salmon

A commitment to end suicide

The tenth of September marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Record level of drug deaths in England

​The number of deaths caused by heroin use has sharply risen by 107% since 2012, while deaths from drug use in general is at its highest level on record, according to new report produced by Public...

Urgent need to support veterans' mental health

​There have been nearly 1000 new referrals for veterans suffering from conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety in the past five years, according to new figures...

Managing wound exudate

Managing wound exudate presents significant challenges in clinical practice, despite successful innovation, research and an improved understanding of wound management. By Edwin Chamanga

Pumping the benefits

Diabetes pumps can help enhance glycaemic control writes Mark Greener

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