Oestrogen-only HRT may increase asthma risk
Oestrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, a new study has found (Source: Nursing in Practice)...
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Less radiotherapy controls tumours
Women fighting breast cancer could be given less radiotherapy after research showed larger doses given less often were just as effective (Source: Nursing in Practice)...
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Brown to set out cancer care plan
Every cancer patient is to have access to a home nurse in the next five years under proposals to be announced by Gordon Brown (Source: Nursing in Practice)...
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Complaints against GPs rise by 11%
The number of complaints made against GPs has increased by 11% in a year, according to NHS Information Centre figures (Source: Nursing in Practice)...
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Pancreatic cancer risk doubled by two sugary soft drinks a week
As little as two sugary soft drinks consumed a week can almost double the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of cancer, a study found. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)...
POSTED 02/08/2010 at 06:37 AM --
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Call for child diabetes funding to cut emergency admissions
More investment in appropriate care and advice for children with diabetes would cut the number of emergency admissions “significantly”, a charity has said. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)...
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Breast cancer tumours respond to fewer, larger does of radiotherapy
Breast cancer tumours can be kept under control with fewer, larger doses of radiotherapy, research has shown. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)...
POSTED 02/08/2010 at 06:21 AM --
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Complaints against GPs up 11%
Statistics from the NHS Information Centre show written complaints against NHS GPs and dentists in England rose 11%, from 43,942 in 2007-08 to 48,597 in 2008-09. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)...
POSTED 02/08/2010 at 05:03 AM --
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£100m drive to recruit cancer nurses to work in patients' homes
Specialist personal nurses are to offer free one-to-one care to cancer patients in their own homes in England, according to Gordon Brown. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)...
POSTED 02/08/2010 at 03:41 AM --
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Illinois High Court Rules Medical Malpractice Caps Are Unconstitutional
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a medical malpractice law enacted in 2005 that limited monetary damages to $1 million from hospitals and $500,000 from doctors for pain and suffering, the Chicago Tribune reports. "The much-anticipated ruling deals a blow to doctors and hospital officials who say caps on damages are a way to tame rising health care costs. ... (Source: Nursing News From Medical News Today)...
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GMC affiliates 'improve' handling of complaints against GPs
Controversial plans to introduce GMC affiliates have had a boost after two pilot schemes were judged successful. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)...
POSTED 02/07/2010 at 06:20 PM --
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Scottish government should support new GP practices, say GP leaders
The Scottish government should introduce measures to support the development of new GP practices in growing communities, according to GP leaders. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)...
POSTED 02/07/2010 at 06:15 PM --
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Pharmacists 'held back by inadequate PCT commissioning'
Community pharmacists in many areas of England are being held back by inadequate PCT commissioning, according to the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC). (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)...
POSTED 02/07/2010 at 06:05 PM --
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Saturday 6 - Monday 8 February
Government promises a specialist nurse for every cancer patient: The Prime Minister will today promise a "personalised" revolution in health and social care, with one-to-one support from a specialist nurse for all cancer patients. Addressing an audience at the King's Fund, Mr Brown will pledge a reform of community healthcare, giving people the option of chemotherapy and dialysis without having to travel to a clinic or hospital. Dr Peter Carter is quoted in The Daily Telegraph as saying: We are delighted that the government is pledging to invest in specialist nurses, as we know that their value for patients is both unparalleled and cost effective. We have been saying for some time that whoever wins this years general election will need to invest in specialist nurses to ensure that pati......
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Neurological nurse wins outstanding recognition award
A nurse who specialises in providing healthcare and support to patients with serious neurological conditions has been given an award of outstanding national recognition - the Multiple Sclerosis Trust's lifetime achievement award. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)...
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Health professionals' attitudes to depot injection antipsychotic medication: a systematic review
The attitudes of mental health professionals towards medication play a crucial and influential role in service users' uptake of treatments. Evidence suggests that when service users receive their medication via depot injection, compliance improves and relapse rates are reduced. It is vital that mental health service users are involved in decision making about the mode by which their antipsychotic medication is delivered. Despite this, few studies have investigated the attitudes and beliefs that healthcare professionals hold about depot medication. No reviews have looked at health professionals' attitudes towards depot medication alone. Depots are seen as old fashioned, stigmatizing, causing side effects and being costly, and they are often not prescribed because of a presumed adherence to ......
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Nurses hold clothes-swapping party for cancer charities
After raising more than £900 for cancer charities last year, nurses from Ipswich hospital are once again urging people to attend a swishing party to raise money. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)...
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Retired nurse sails the Atlantic to raise QNI funds
A retired nurse who set sail across the Atlantic to raise funds for the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has returned home safe and sound with hundreds of pounds worth of sponsorship. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)...
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America’s Nursing Schools Face Capacity Issues
Feb. 5, 2010 - The nursing shortage has been at the forefront of America's health care issues for several years. An aging, soon-to-retire nursing workforce and an aging baby boomer population with greater health needs are converging to create a situation of less supply and greater demand for qualified nurses. And health insurance reform, if and when it happens, could add millions more patients to the list of those needing services. (Source: NurseZone.com Nursing News)...
POSTED 02/06/2010 at 08:56 AM --
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Health Care Reform Stalls, Nurse Leaders React
Feb. 5, 2010 - When Republican Scott Brown was elected to fill the late Edward Kennedy's seat in the U.S. Senate representing Massachusetts on Jan. 19, it was considered a major upset. Suddenly the Democratic Party no longer had a 60-vote supermajority in the Senate, and the future of health care reform was uncertain. (Source: NurseZone.com Nursing News)...
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