Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Health professionals caring for young people with cancer should initiate discussions about fertility preservation options, especially
Patients with mental health problems in Belgium who request help to die on the grounds of ‘unbearable suffering’ are most likely to b
Regular activity combined with nurse counselling reduces pain intensity
Older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a significantly increased risk of experiencing falls, latest study resul
Nurse staffing models that substitute nursing aides for registered nurses can have a negative effect on patient safety and quality of
Eating spicy food more frequently as part of a daily diet is associated with a lower risk of death, new study results suggest.
Men who become fathers before the age of 25 have a higher risk of dying early in middle age, latest study results suggest.
Alcohol consumption of up to 35 units a week is associated with decreasing risk of chronic widespread pain (CWP) and lower levels of
Eradicating Helicobacter pylori bacterium (H.
Telephone-based peer support may be an effective intervention for postnatal depression and maternal depression, suggests a study in C
Regular consumption of sugar sweetened beverages increases the risk of type 2 diabetes independent of obesity, according to a review
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should be warned not to expect dramatic results from total knee replacement, suggests a study whic
Taking some antidepressants in early pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects, a study in the United States appears to confirm.
Drinking alcohol while pregnant is common across all social groups but women are significantly more likely to drink if they also smoke, reveals an international study.
People who smoke are at increased risk of psychosis, suggests a review of the evidence.
Cancer survivors may face additional hurdles when trying to adopt, suggests a study based on oncology nurses’ interviews with adoption agencies in the US.
Guided self-help can improve the experience of people who are caring for family members with depression, suggests a randomised controlled trial.
Many of the drugs prescribed for older people with lower urinary tract symptoms may be doing more harm than good and should be used with caution or avoided altogether, a review of the evidence suggests.
