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CPD articles
<p>This article provides an overview of common gastrointestinal infections in the UK and discusses their management and prevention.</p>
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With the ever increasing prevalence of obesity, it is a major priority in primary health care that effective strategies are implemen
<p>The recent increase in demand for intensive care facilities has resulted in a growing number of patients experiencing periods of critical illness in acute ward areas (M
<p>Epilepsy is a global condition, affecting at least 50 million people (Reynolds 2001).
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The authors describe the serious condition diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness.
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Most acute wards occasionally receive patients with tracheostomies, but relatively infrequent experience of caring for these patient
<p>This article discusses the development and implementation of a BSc(Hons) programme in critical care practice and the new English National Board D14 award, transferable
<p>Diet is important in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease.
<p>Subarachnoid haemorrhage affects up to 9,000 people a year in the UK (Lindsay and Bone 1997) and is a devastating condition.
<p>Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, fluctuating neurological condition for which there is no cure.
<p>The authors describe the structure and functions of the liver, as well as the main causes and symptoms of chronic and acute liver failure.
<p>Travel risk assessment is an essential component of travel consultation, and is an efficient way of providing international travellers with evidence-based advice.</p
Urinary tract infection (UTI) causes significant illness, particularly in the first two years of life, and has the potential to cause permanent renal damage.
Nurses often have to support people who have suffered loss and bereavement, through death of a loved-one or other life events. Sue Read explores the issues involved.
<p>Injuries to the hand and wrist are common, and incorrect diagnosis and management can have catastrophic consequences for patients. This article discusses the causes, assessment, treatment and psychosocial needs of patients with hand or wrist fractures.</p>
Nurses use critical analysis skills in their day-to-day practice, but many find it difficult to transfer these skills to academic course work. The author offers advice on how these skills can be developed and applied to academic assignments.
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, and its major roles in thermo-regulation, protection, vitamin D metabolism and control of blood pressure can assist nurses in assessment of skin conditions and general physiological disturbances.
Neuropathic pain can originate from a variety of conditions. Early treatment is vital. Nurses have an important role in initiating treatment and providing ongoing pain management and support for patients.
