All Nurse articles – Page 2
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PHE/DH/DWP guidelineUKHSA IPC for seasonal respiratory infections guideline
Covering the infection prevention and control principles required to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses for winter 2021–2022
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Independent professional body guideline
BAPEN adult malnutrition guideline
This summary covers the identification and management of adult malnutrition in the community, and includes a useful treatment algorithm as well as the ‘MUST’ tool
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News
Emergency measures in place over HRT shortages
The Government has promised action to address supply chain problems that have led to rationing of three HRT products
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GINA updates its asthma report for 2022
The most recent update to GINA’s asthma report contains new advice about COVID-19 and asthma, as well as changes to LAMA recommendations
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Tailored exercise and weight loss can help ease osteoarthritis symptoms
NICE draft guidance says that a healthier lifestyle including tailored exercise can help to ease osteoarthritis symptoms
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NHS guideline
Responding to domestic abuse guideline
Covering information for practitioners on identifying and responding to potential domestic violence and abuse victims
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News
NICE publishes new guidance on epilepsies in all ages
NICE guideline (NG) 217 covers the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in children, young people, and adults
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Only one in four feel fully recovered following COVID-19 hospitalisation
Being female, obese, and having had mechanical ventilation in hospital are all associated with being less likely to feel fully recovered 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalisation
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Modern slavery ban on NHS supplies set to become law
MPs continue to debate an amendment to the Health and Care Bill that would help prevent goods and services associated with modern slavery and human trafficking from entering the supply chain
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NICE guideline
NICE type 1 diabetes guideline
This summary on type 1 diabetes in adults covers diagnosis, insulin therapy, and blood glucose management, and includes a useful algorithm
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline on medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms
New summary covering recommendations on prescribing and managing withdrawal from a dependence-forming medicine or antidepressant
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Independent professional body guideline
Exercise and lifestyle in CKD guideline
New summary covering recommendations for exercise and lifestyle for people with chronic kidney disease
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News
More cases of hepatitis identified in UK children
Investigations of a spike in hepatitis cases in children continue to point to adenovirus infection, but COVID-19 has not been ruled out as a contributing factor
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NICE guideline
NICE hypertension guideline
Guidance on the diagnosis and management of hypertension, with updated recommendations on blood pressure targets and antihypertensive drug treatment
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News
Safety study on risks of using pregabalin during pregnancy
A new study has suggested pregabalin may slightly increase the risk of major congenital malformations if used in pregnancy
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UKHSA advises GP practices to end physical distancing measures
The UK Health Security Agency has updated its infection prevention and control guidance, suggesting a return to ‘pre-pandemic physical distancing in all areas’
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Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted UK regulatory approval
The VLA2001 vaccine developed by French firm Valneva becomes the sixth COVID-19 vaccine to be granted regulatory approval in the UK
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Health leaders accuse the Government of losing interest in NHS COVID pressures
The Government has left the health service to cope with a surge in demand as cases spike, health leaders have warned
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Report published on priorities for Women’s Health Strategy
The Government has published a report summarising responses from 436 organisations and experts in women’s health
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Thousands to receive Paxlovid via antiviral COVID-19 study
People at high risk of developing severe disease after testing positive for COVID-19 will now have access to another antiviral, through a large UK study
