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Care of patients undergoing immunoglobulin therapy

02 July 1997

Nursing Standard

Clinical

The immune system is an intricate network of cells and proteins, which interact to protect the body from infection (PIA1997). The protection clears established...

Understanding gut-immune interactions in management of acute infectious diarrhoea

26 November 2012

Nursing Older People

CPD

This article discusses the role that immunity plays in the risk of diarrhoea and the potential role for probiotics in the management of acute infectious diarrhoea in...

Vasculitis: pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment

21 November 2012

Nursing Standard

CPD

Vasculitis is an autoimmune connective tissue disease that targets blood vessels in the body, leading to inflammation and potential damage to vital organs. Living...

Function of the immune system

09 January 2013

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, explores the function of the immune system. It is important that nurses understand how the immune system...

Welcome the friendly bacteria

13 December 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

Recent research suggests that taking a probiotic and multivitamin and mineral supplement can reduce the misery of the common cold. But the findings remain...

Hay fever tightens its grip

30 July 2008

Nursing Standard

News

The nature of hay fever is changing, with the season lasting longer and people in their middle years being affected for the first time.

Biological therapies in psoriasis

01 December 2007

Primary Health Care

Continuing professional development

Biological therapies are an important new advance in the treatment of severe psoriasis. Introduction of these effective and targeted therapies has marked the dawn of...

Rosacea: clinical features and treatment

30 March 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that predominantly affects the central face. It is characterised by a variable range of symptoms, including...

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