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Managing recurrent candidal vulvovaginitis in primary care

Linda Nazarko explains the causes and treatments for the common condition of thrush

Using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques in COPD

Symptoms of COPD can be managed with cognitive behavioural therapy, says Karen Heslop-Marshall

Nurses urged to bake to aid colleagues facing hardship

The Cavell Nurses’ Trust is urging nursing professionals to ‘bake a difference’ for colleagues suffering hardship this May

Top news stories of the week

A round-up of the biggest news in nursing in the last week

Public satisfaction with the NHS and general practice at record lows

Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to its lowest level since 2007, according to the 2018 British Social Attitudes survey

Cervical screening: PHE launches new campaign

Public Health England has launched the Cervical Screening Saves Lives’ campaign, which aims to increase the number of women attending their cervical screening across England

Public health: Improvements under councils, despite substantial cuts

Public health has improved since councils took over responsibility for services, despite facing deep budget reductions, a report by the Local Government Association has found

The public health solution to rising levels of violence

London’s mayor wants to treat knife crime as a public health issue, writes Alex Turnbull

Smoking cessation: Regular e-cigarette use remains low

Regular vaping among young people remains low in Britain and has plateaued among adults, a report led commissioned by Public Health England has found

Scarlet fever: Parents urged to be aware of symptoms

Parents should be on the lookout for symptoms of scarlet fever, which include a sore throat, headache and fever, Public Health England have advised

Top news stories of the last week

A round-up of the biggest news in nursing in the last week

District nursing apprenticeship standard approved

The apprenticeship standard for district nursing has been approved by The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Asthma: sufferers skip doses due to expense

People with asthma are rationing their medication due to prescription costs leading to asthma attacks and hospital admissions, a survey by Asthma UK has revealed

Child health: ‘revolution’ in services needed

An ‘early-years revolution’ must be started to improve support and services for children, parents and families, says the Health and Social Care Committee

Flu: Vaccine more effective in children

The flu vaccine is more effective in children than in adults in the UK, figures released by Public Health England suggest

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