All Nurse articles – Page 2
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NewsConcern over diagnoses of STIs in England, despite fall in cases
The BASHH has expressed concern following the publication of new PHE STI data for 2020
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BMA: total chaos of Government thinking on NHS—before and during pandemic
Chronic neglect of the NHS prior to the pandemic contributed to the excessive impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s health, says BMA Chair of Council
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Professor Gillian Leng to retire as NICE Chief Executive
Chief Executive Professor Gillian Leng has announced she is to retire from NICE after 20 years
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Milestone study identifies new genetic risk factors and potential treatments for osteoarthritis
New research highlights genetic risk factors and potential therapeutic targets for osteoarthritis
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Pfizer and Vaxzevria COVID vaccines approved for use as boosters
MHRA approval will provide further options for the UK COVID-19 vaccination programme, should the JCVI recommend that booster doses be offered
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NICE calls for wider use of SGLT2is in first-line treatment for diabetes
A new draft guideline on diabetes in adults is open for consultation until 14 October 2021
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Royal Pharmaceutical Society updates prescriber competency framework
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has updated its competency framework, which describes good prescribing practice across all health professions
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Consultation starts on mandatory COVID jabs for NHS frontline workers
If mandated, COVID-19 vaccination would become a condition of deployment for NHS frontline staff unless medically exempt
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National Insurance rise to fund COVID-19 backlog clearance and social care overhaul
A UK-wide health and social care levy based on National Insurance contributions will pay for the biggest catch-up programme in the history of the NHS in England
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NICE guideline
NICE COVID-19 management
Summary of NICE guidance on the management of COVID-19 in children, young people, and adults in primary care settings
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ROS publishes State of the nation report: vertebral fracture identification in 2021
The new report outlines the challenges involved in identifying vertebral fractures in primary and secondary care
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Know Your Numbers! Week 2021: encourage your patients to take control of their blood pressure
This year’s event, which takes place from 6–12 September, aims to promote home blood pressure monitoring to identify undiagnosed hypertension
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Rheumatoid arthritis: inflammation tends to reappear in the same joints
New research suggests joint swelling recurs in the same joints over time in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
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New Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to launch
A new body to tackle health disparities across the country will launch on 1 October 2021
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People seeking weight loss help are heavier than those pre-pandemic, study finds
The study highlights the need for people to take action on unhealthy weight gain to safeguard against the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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NICE and PHE issue updates to key COVID-19 guidance
Recommendations on treatments, risk groups, infection control measures, and vaccinations for COVID-19 have been updated to take new evidence into account
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Guideline for the managed introduction of biosimilar bolus insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Down S et al with the support of an educational grant from Sanofi Ltd.
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JCVI does not recommend COVID-19 vaccination for all 12–15-year-olds
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised against the provision of COVID-19 vaccines to 12–15-year-olds without underlying health conditions
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Majority of Welsh adults would opt for COVID-19 and flu co-vaccination, survey finds
The survey commissioned by Public Health Wales also revealed a perception of a low risk of serious illness from COVID-19 among young adults
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NHS frontline bodies issue urgent appeal for more health service funding
NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation appeal for £10 billion of extra funding to support the health service to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
