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New patient-controlled analgesia system effective

06 June 2000

Nursing Standard

Clinical digest

Patient-controlled intranasal diamorphine is an effective, acceptable technique for controlling post-operative pain, researchers from Bath say.

HRT may prevent heart disease after menopause

06 June 2000

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Clinical digest

Hormone replacement therapy reduces lipoprotein(a) levels in postmenopausal women and might therefore reduce the risk of recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD)...

Aspirin treatment of choice in atrial fibrillation

16 November 1999

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Clinical digest

Aspirin might be the first choice of drug for preventing thromboembolism in patients with uncomplicated atrial fibrillation in the community.

Mid wives opt for vaginal over Caesarean delivery

16 November 1999

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Clinical digest

Unlike female obstetricians, midwives strongly favour vaginal delivery over Caesarean section, according to Manchester researchers.

Industry to blame for summer food poisoning

18 April 2001

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Clinical digest

The increase in food poisoning seen every summer is the result of farming practices rather than poor handling and cooking by consumers.

Sudden cardiac death rates rise in young americans

18 April 2001

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Clinical digest

The number of young Americans dying from sudden cardiac death every year is increasing - and the rate of increase is higher among women.

New drug delivery system offers variable doses

18 April 2001

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Clinical digest

A bath toy is the inspiration for a novel way of controlled-release drug delivery being developed in the US.

Delivering a weight loss programme electronically

18 April 2001

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Clinical digest

The internet and email are viable methods of delivering structured behavioural weight loss programmes, US researchers say.

TV campaign improves knowledge of back pain

01 August 2001

Nursing Standard

Clinical digest

Providing advice about back pain through TV advertising improves the knowledge and attitude of the general population and GPs and reduces compensation claims.