All Nurse articles – Page 4
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PHE/DH/DWP guidelinePHE influenza immunisation policy
This summary provides comprehensive guidance about flu immunisation for public health professionals
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More cash for Better Care Fund to support health and care integration
Over £6.9 billion has been committed to the fund to help people in England stay and home and live independently, and to help local recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 ‘still transmissible for double jabbed’
The Delta variant blunts the efficacy of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines and may remain transmissible by doubly vaccinated individuals, according to preliminary research
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PHE COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance
Summary of the latest UK guidance on infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19
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First monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 approved by MHRA
The first monoclonal antibody combination product for preventing and treating COVID-19 has been approved for use in the UK
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Diet and exercise linked to risk of cognitive decline
Cognitive decline and dementia can be influenced by levels of diet and exercise up to 12 years before the onset of symptoms
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NICE publishes new guidance on antenatal care
The new guideline contains updated advice on care throughout a woman’s pregnancy
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Combined ibuprofen and paracetamol medicine to become available
A new medicine containing both ibuprofen and paracetamol has been approved for general sale without the need to visit a pharmacy
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‘No evidence’ that COVID vaccines harm fertility, says MHRA
Rigorous investigation into reported changes to menstrual cycles and related symptoms finds no evidence of a causal link with COVID-19 vaccination
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MHRA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for 12–17-year-olds
The MHRA has confirmed the Moderna vaccine is safe and effective in people aged 12–17 years
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NHS England urges public to be cancer symptom-aware as new campaign launches
NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard has said that the NHS is ‘open and ready’ for anyone displaying potential cancer symptoms, and urges the public to recognise the signs
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New report predicts more falls in older people due to COVID-19 mitigation
Dealing with the impact of changes in older people’s strength and balance due to COVID-19 mitigation measures could cost the NHS £211 million, according to the report
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Public Health England issues patient guide on COVID-19 vaccination in eligible children and young people
The new guide, which is intended for use by eligible children and young people, explains the COVID-19 vaccination programme in this population
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NICE guideline
NICE bronchiolitis guideline
A brief summary of the NICE guideline on bronchiolitis in babies and children, including advice on when to refer, and 'red flags' for parents
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First report on NHS England’s Quality Premium intervention on antimicrobial resistance
The new report found that the intervention only led to a modest reduction in antibiotic-resistant infections from E. coli
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Two flags for poor prognosis after rare vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis with AstraZeneca jab
Very low platelet counts and brain bleeds dramatically increase the likelihood of a patient dying from VITT following the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine
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NICE recommends abemaciclib for advanced breast cancer
New draft guidance from NICE recommends twice-daily abemaciclib with fulvestrant for adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer
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Three quarters of UK adults receive both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
The latest data show that 60,000 deaths and 66,900 hospitalisations have been prevented by the COVID-19 vaccination programme, which continues to be rolled out
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PHE COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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Student nurse levels highest in a decade
Data from UCAS show an 8% increase in the number of students accepted to nursing courses across the UK, with the biggest increase seen in placements in England
