All Nurse articles – Page 7
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NewsHope for autism drug treatments following new genetic discovery
New research has found that genetic change associated with cognitive deficits and risk of certain neurodevelopmental disorders affects brain function, raising the possibility of new drug treatments
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Let’s talk about weight guideline
Support your patients to manage their weight by initiating a conversation. This is a step-by-step guide to brief interventions with adults.
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News
Ketamine: a fast and effective treatment for suicidal crises
Ketamine may be a rapid and effective treatment for suicidal ideation, particularly in those patients living with bipolar disorder, according to the results of a recent clinical trial
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Ending COVID-19 self-isolation rule early would be a ‘profound mistake’
Experts fear that cases of COVID-19 will soar if the Government scraps laws requiring people in England to self-isolate if they test positive
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More cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea confirmed in England
Three further cases of ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea in England have been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency
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Switch to dry power asthma inhaler ‘halves carbon footprint’
A recent study has found that switching from pressurised inhalers to dry powder alternatives could be a safe way of cutting the carbon footprint of people with asthma
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SIGN guideline
SIGN venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 guideline
A short summary of recommendations on preventing and managing COVID-19-related venous thromboembolism in the community
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News
Health and social care systems to link up under new Government plans
Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new Government plans to improve the links between health and social care
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Research definition for ‘long COVID’ in children and young people agreed
Consensus on the research definition of long COVID in children and young people will allow comparisons between studies, strengthening the evidence base on the condition
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NHS considers legal action to claw back GP bonuses paid in error
More than £28 million was paid in error in bonuses to GPs under a scheme that ended nearly 10 years ago
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS hyperhidrosis guideline
An easy-to-read summary of Primary Care Dermatology Society guidance on investigations for, and management of, excessive sweating
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News
BMI has a stronger influence on COVID-19 mortality in ethnic minorities
A new study emphasises the importance of public health messaging to reduce levels of obesity within the population, particularly within ethnic minority groups
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved by the MHRA
The MHRA has given conditional marketing authorisation to Nuvaxovid, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax. It is the fifth COVID jab for which the MHRA has given regulatory approval
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Firms fined £35 million for colluding over supply of prochlorperazine to the NHS
CMA issues £35 million fine over an illegal arrangement in the supply of prochlorperazine
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NHS soups and shakes diet programme being expanded after successful pilot
The weight-loss programme, which began in 2020, has been successful in improving health outcomes of over 2000 individuals with type 2 diabetes
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Lifestyle is likely to be more responsible for childhood obesity than mothers’ BMI
Researchers have found that higher maternal pre-/early-pregnancy BMI is not a key driver of higher adiposity in the next generation, suggesting that lifestyle is more likely to affect their child’s BMI than their own weight
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS atopic eczema guideline
An overview of the management of atopic eczema, covering taking a clinical history and step-wise management
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News
Omicron subvariant BA.2: what we know so far
Although the BA.2 strain of Omicron may be even more transmissible than the original variant, current vaccines appear to offer the same level of protection against symptomatic disease
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Current ‘safe’ alcohol consumption levels potentially harmful
New research suggests that even consuming less than the currently recommended safe level of alcohol is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, with researchers advising a reduction in safe level guidance
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SIGN guideline
SIGN osteoporosis guideline
A brief summary of SIGN's guideline on management of osteoporosis and prevention of fragility fractures, including risk factors and a treatment algorithm.
