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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination: the impact on practice
The introduction into the national immunisation schedule of the HPV vaccine will affect the
Atopic eczema in children: clinical guidelines for daily practice
Atopic eczema can have a significant negative impact on the quality of life of the children
Influenza pandemic planning and mitigation update
An influenza pandemic can have many negative effects on a society, and nurses are at the fro
How the menopause affects the cardiovascular health of women
Cardivascular disease risk in women increases four fold over the ten years from onset of men
The primary care face of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an important, long-term condition that place
Treatment of superficial wounds and management of associated pain
Superficial wounds usually result from trauma and can be extremely painful.
Nursing the planet
There is mounting evidence that the earth is warming and that the actions of humans are resp
Delayed wound healing: in whom, what, when and why?
For a variety of reasons, some wounds take longer than anticipated to heal, or do not heal a
Global challenges in protecting and promoting breastfeeding
Breastmilk is the ideal food for healthy growth and development of infants and young childre
Silver therapy in practice: clinical considerations
The last 20 years have seen rapid advances in materials used to manage wounds.
First aid: basic procedures for nurses
Nurses who encounter a road traffic accident or a person who has collapsed in the community
Best practice when immunising children
This article sets out the best practice when vaccinating children of all ages.
There have been many recent developments in the care and management of patients with chronic
This article discusses the pathophysiology and management of patients with allergic rhinitis.
This article explains the importance of raising the issue of quitting with everyone who smoke
This article discusses some of the specific challenges related to the management of diabetes
The article provides guidance on the essentials of setting up an oral coagulation clinic in p
This article outlines the current policies surrounding unwell children and young people and l
