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Understanding restless legs syndrome

01 March 2008

Primary Health Care

General

There may be a tendency to be rather dismissive at the first mention of restless legs syndrome (RLS). There is the temptation to say that surely having restless legs...

Who should take HRT?

01 January 1996

Primary Health Care

Clinical

THE DEMANDFOR hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has steadily increased over the past decade. Despite this, HRT use remains low and compliance poor. Market research...

Tackling vitamin D deficiency in children and at-risk families

29 April 2014

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

This article considers the reasons for, and the consequences of, vitamin D deficiency, which affects large numbers of young children. Despite extensive media...

HIV and AIDS: transmission, testing and treatment

30 April 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rates are increasing in the UK. However, the public’s knowledge of HIV and routes of transmission is reducing. A third of people...

Use of complementary therapies to treat patients with HIV/AIDS

20 August 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article investigates the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in people living with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency...

Strategies to improve iron status in women at risk of developing anaemia

18 January 2012

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency disorders worldwide, with teenage girls and women of childbearing age, especially pregnant and...

Lactose intolerance

01 February 2006

Primary Health Care

CPD

This article outlines the genesis and aetiology of lactose intolerance, a common disorder causing significant gastrointestinal distress worldwide. Approaches to...

Using dietary education to avoid iron deficiency in at risk patients

30 April 2012

Primary Health Care

A&S Science

Anaemia is a worldwide problem, even in higher income countries. Insufficient iron in the diet can cause tiredness and hair loss, reduce fertility and impair mental...

Management of vitamin D deficiency in childhood and adolescence

12 November 2015

Nursing Children and Young People

CPD

There are some children and young people who will need specialist management for vitamin D deficiency in paediatric endocrine services. However, health problems...

Educating children and families about growth hormone deficiency and its management: part 2

08 March 2016

Nursing Children and Young People

CPD

Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a long-term condition, therefore creating ongoing partnerships with families is a fundamental part of the role of a paediatric...

04 April 2024 / Vol 34 issue 2

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