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Saturday 4 July 2009
Latest News Stories
The Nursing in Practice Digestive Discomfort Survey - we need you!
Friday 3 July 2009
Take part in our latest survey designed to gauge primary care nurses' experience and knowledge of digestive health management
Doctors support lower screening age
Friday 3 July 2009
Doctors attending the BMA conference have voted three to one in favour of reducing the age of cervical cancer screening to 20
Warning over online flu drugs
Friday 3 July 2009
The government has issued a warning about buying antiviral flu medicine online after surge in cases was predicted
News Stories
High risk of dementia for people living alone
Middle-aged people living alone have twice the risk of developing...
Friday 3 July 2009
 Test helps predict outcome of IVF
Women may soon be able to find out their chances of becoming pregnant...
Thursday 2 July 2009
 Link between low IQ and early death questioned
Lower IQ alone does not predict the chances of dying early, as...
Thursday 2 July 2009
 Alcohol consumption lengthens hospital stay
Consuming between eight and 14 units of alcohol a week boosts the...
Thursday 2 July 2009
My Week
The calm before the storm?
Rhona Aikman describes her experiences of dealing with cases of suspected swine flu and some important lessons learned along the way ...
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Which diet lessens the risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

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Obesity
Lack of exercise "a risk to many"
Two thirds of the British public could be risking their health by not exercising enough, a report has said

Weight loss surgery "cuts women's cancer risk"
Obese women who undergo weight loss surgery such as stomach stapling could see their cancer risk reduced by as much as 42%, according to research

Asthma
Recession affects asthma sufferers
People suffering from asthma are struggling to pay for the medicine they need as a result of the recession, a charity has revealed

Call for clarity on pupils' asthma
An Asthma UK study found young asthma sufferers were being excluded by teachers lacking a proper understanding of the condition

Diabetes
NHS "is failing 852,000 diabetics"
The NHS is failing to deliver proper care to 852,000 diabetics in England - 60% of the total - according to an audit

300 heart attacks in people with diabetes every week
Shocking new figures reveal over 300 people with diabetes are admitted to hospital with a heart attack every week in the UK, warns charity

Wound Care
Maggot therapy similar to standard care for leg ulcers
Larval (maggot) therapy has similar health benefits and costs compared with a standard treatment for leg ulcers, find two studies

Suction pump found to aid healing
In the US, a technique has been developed that can speed up the healing process by fluctuating the pressure around a wound

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Latest Issue
Dementia: what's your strategy?; Managing hidden symptoms of the menopause; Teaching people with diabetes to self-care; Urostomy management in the community; New vaccines; The Caesarean epidemic: issues for discussion

Top Stories
MMR vaccine "should be compulsory"

Chlamydia tests not hitting targets

No change in cervical cancer screening age

Change in HBA1C measurement for diabetes

Schoolgirl sparks swine flu chaos

School nurse shortage condemned

Study calls for urgent review of NHS and independent birth care

NICE recommends DPP-4 inhibitors in diabetes

New primary care approach to smoking cessation hailed

NHS "faces £15 billion shortfall"

New test could help diagnose early dementia

Primary care teams "must be aware of child protection matters"

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Managing new babies’ delicate skin
In the first month of a baby’s life there are a number of skincare conditions that can trouble their newborn sensitive skin. Here Dr David J Atherton MA (Cantab) MB BChir FRCP, Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, addresses some common complaints your patients may experience

Whooping-cough vaccination urged
An increase in cases of potentially fatal whooping cough has focused attention on the need to vaccinate babies against the disease

Nurses shine a light
Breastlight is a new aid for breast awareness that has been tried and tested by hundreds of women

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The emollient and skin-protective benefits of paraffin-based emollients for sensitive, dry and damaged skin are well known, but how they are presented can make a real difference

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