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Understanding and managing cystic fibrosis

26 June 2015

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common inherited diseases in the UK. It is a multi-system disease, mainly affecting the lungs and gastrointestinal tract, but...

Cognitive impairment in patients with diabetes

12 December 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are associated with major complications that shorten life expectancy. Fluctuations in the amount of glucose reaching the brain cause a...

An overview of cardiovascular disease risk assessment

30 November 2011

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is being undertaken in the UK as a result of a national drive to reduce premature mortality and the economic burden of...

The role of inhaled bronchodilators and inhaler devices in COPD management

01 October 2013

Primary Health Care

CPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for the conditions of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchodilator therapy is essential in...

Reshaping policy to deliver holistic care for adolescents with Crohn’s disease

08 December 2016

Nursing Children and Young People

Evidence & practice

The number of adolescents with Crohn’s disease (CD) is rising, with one third of cases diagnosed before turning 21 years old. Evidence shows that long-term medical...

The confusing condition

17 November 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition brought on by gluten in the diet. Its signs and symptoms commonly lead to misdiagnosis, leaving individuals at risk of...

The ‘sick day rules’

12 January 2010

Nursing Standard

Feature

‘Sick day rules’ is an indicator of when people should change their hydrocortisone dose.

‘Daddy is going to be sick’

06 April 2010

Nursing Standard

Feature

Motor neurone disease is a devastating diagnosis at any age, but for people with young children there is an added dimension. Now there is accessible information that...

Hepatitis E virus infection

29 May 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Hepatitis resulting from viral infection is common worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Caused by a group of unrelated viruses that...

Recent developments in the care and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

01 July 2007

Primary Health Care

CPD

There have been many recent developments in the care and management of patients with chronic kidney disease that health professionals working in primary care need to...