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PMR-CVD link

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) - which causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in muscles in the shoulders, neck and hips - affects 2.4% of women and 1.7% of men. About one-in-five PMR patients develop...

Is the WHO strategy on TB DOTty?

In 1993 the scourge of tuberculosis (TB) led the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare a global emergency.

Tele-health pilot clinic for people with Type 1 diabetes

UTS: Health Professor Lin Perry describes the new JDRF funded pilot of a tele-health insulin pump clinic for people with Type-1 Diabetes. Based at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, the pilot will...

The million women study: understanding women's health - Professor Dame Valerie Beral

The most comprehensive study of women's health in modern history has yielded some surprising results. Professor Dame Beral presents these findings and advises on healthcare and lifestyle:

Palms of hands, in images

The palms of the hands can be affected by a number of skin conditions. Jean Watkins describes the symptoms, causes and treatment for some of the most common.

Nurse care improves control of chronic conditions

Nurses can improve control of glycaemia, blood pressure and lipids by titrating medication, according to a new meta-analysis.

Managing COPD exacerbations

Recognition of symptoms by patients and nurses is vital for a positive outcome. Beverley Bostock-Cox explains.

Supplementing infant feeds

Mothers are often unsure about babies nutritional needs. Suneeta Kochhar discusses the guidance around supplements in infant feeding.

Understanding the prostate and spotting signs of cancer

Nurses can use an improved knowledge of the prostate to plan interventions to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, explains Ian Peate in his overview of this common disease.

Pharmacological options for smoking cessation in youths

The effective prescribing of nicotine replacement therapy and nurse support can help young people quit smoking, explains Darush Attar-Zadeh.

Inhaled corticosteroids slow growth

Regularly using low or medium doses of inhaled corticosteroids (ICs) suppresses children's growth during the year after starting treatment for mild to moderate persistent asthma, a Cochrane review has...

COPD increases Parkinson's risk

Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) seems to increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study from Taiwan.

Q&A Shaping nursing's future

Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, director of nursing at Health Education England, discusses HEE's major review of nursing education with Rita Som. She explains how community and practice nurses, along with...

In Your Workplace

NHS Trust HR director Graham White provides an insight into people and workplace issues.

Q&A Shaping nursing's future

Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, director of nursing at Health Education England, discusses HEE's major review of nursing education with Rita Som. She explains how community and practice nurses, along with...

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