GPs
are failing patients with
anorexia and bulimia, claims charity. A charity report has warned that the majority of people with an eating
disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia, feel let down by their GPs. Click here for full article.
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Nursing Times February 2009
The Royal College of Midwives is to extend its membership to all health workers within maternity services.
Maternity Support
Workers (MSWs), and other health workers employed in a role which
supports midwives in the work place, will be able to join the college
from 1 April. Click here for full article.
Nursing Times February 2009
.Early exposure to high levels of fungal spores and pollen during the
first months of life increases a child’s risk of wheezing, US research
reveals.Click here for full article.
NURSING TIMES
3 March 2009, Vol 105 No 8
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Research in brief precis
Do nurses use evidence-based care in
the management of venous leg ulcers? This
study examined the type of nursing care and advice given to patients with
venous leg ulcers by community nurses and compared their practice with evidence.
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NURSING TIMES
24 March 2009, Vol 105 No 11
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Interventions for preventing weight gain after
people quit smoking A Cochrane review gathered
evidence on pharmacological and behavioural treatments to see if they affected
weight gain after giving up smoking
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NURSING TIMES
31 March 2009, Vol 105 No 12
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Practice research in brief precis
Are mental health workers equipped to
deliver sexual health promotion? This
survey explored mental health workers’ attitudes, knowledge and reported
practice towards sexual health and HIV prevention
NURSING TIMES
7 April 2009, Vol 105 No 13
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Practice research in brief precis
How effective are psychological
therapies and antidepressants for irritable bowel syndrome? This systematic review and meta-analysis
explored the role of antidepressants and psychological therapies in managing
irritable bowel syndrome
