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Diabetes drug may increase cardiovasular risk
Data has suggested an increased risk of cardiovascular problems for diabetes patients treated with the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned.
Electroencephalography warning issued
A warning has been issued about the potential for confusion over electroencephalography readings when using a device that can have different software set ups.
Cancer overhaul needed, says NICE
The care of patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of their body from an unknown location needs to be overhauled, NICE has said.
Depressed people find facial expressions harder to read
People with severe depression find it harder to recognise facial expressions in other people, particularly expressions of disgust, New Zealand researchers have found.
Maternal affection improves emotional resilience
Maternal affection shown to babies can increase the child’s ability to cope with problems faced in later life, research has shown.
Nurses challenged to trek across Ethiopia for charity
Adventurous nurses and other professionals are singing up to a challenging five-day charity trek across the mountains of Ethiopia.
Minimising the use of restraint in care homes for older people: making decisions
Restraining someone can stop them living the life they would choose. But by getting to know a care home resident, staff can achieve that delicate balance between the duty to care with the need to protect. This video explores how staff can make decisions to minimise the use of restraint.
Minimising the use of restraint in care homes for older people: creative approaches
This video argues that care homes should re-examine their customs and practices to find new and creative ways to support residents to achieve the lives of their choice and to minimise the use of restraint.
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Fish 'may slow AMD eye problem'
“A weekly dose of oily fish may help prevent the most common cause of blindness in old age,” said the DailyExpress.
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Practice questions
What is the correct way to remove a chest drain?
Nursing practice often involves undertaking procedures about which there is debate or uncertainty. In Practice Questions we ask experts to determine how nurses should approach these procedures
Case studies
Ensuring a patient received appropriate bowel care following spinal cord injury
Bowel care routines after spinal cord injury must be established and tailored to patients’ individual needs. Policies and procedures need to be regularly reviewed
Guided learning
After death 2: exploring the procedures for laying out and preparing the body for viewing
Last offices must be performed with dignity and respect. Nurses are uniquely placed to have awareness of the wishes of patients and their grieving families
After death 1: caring for bereaved relatives and being aware of cultural differences
Nurses are ideally placed to perform last offices for patients who are deceased and care for their bereaved relatives. Cultural awareness and sensitivity is vital
Innovations
The high impact actions for nursing and midwifery 4: your skin matters
Pressure ulcers are a major sickness burden, and cause reduced quality of life for patients. The high impact team reveal how to prevent avoidable skin damage
Evidence-based practice
Do older people with hip fractures benefit from multidisciplinary rehabilitation?
A Cochrane review compared multidisciplinary rehabilitation for fractured neck of femur with usual rehabilitation in inpatient and ambulatory settings
Do end of life care pathways improve symptoms and quality of life for patients and families?
End of life care pathways standardise care of the dying and guide nurses. This Cochrane review aimed to explore whether following them ensures patients receive care that provides comfort and dignity
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Spirituality 2: exploring how to address patients’ spiritual needs in practice
Nurses must be confident in assessing and implementing spiritual care. Active listening and effective communication will help gain an understanding of needs
How to ensure acute pain in older people is appropriately assessed and managed
Older people often need pain relief yet age related changes can influence drug pharmacokinetics. An awareness of both drug and non-drug interventions is vital
Implementing a health promotion model in a young offender institution
Enhancing life opportunities should be a priority for those working in prison settings. A project reveals how the health needs of young offenders were addressed
Offering spiritual support to dying patients and their families through a chaplaincy service
Spiritual care involves giving time and compassionate attention to dying patients and their families. A trust explains how an innovative chaplaincy service was set up
Spirituality 1: should spiritual and religious beliefs be part of patient care?
Although spirituality is a difficult concept to define, supporting patients’ individual spiritual needs may help them to cope with their illnesses
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Practice comment
It’s a triumph that degree nurses are no longer viewed as alien stock
As nursing prepares to become an all degree profession, Amanda McGough reflects that its members have not always supported each other in their academic achievements
Happy Nurse
Coping with uncertainty and potential job losses
Nursing Times’ resident Happy Nurse Claire Westwood on how to stay positive when you’re faced with difficult times.
Nursing blogs
Is it ever ok for nurses to accept gifts from patients?
Nursing Times blogger Martin Jones wonders if the NMC code on receiving gifts from patients is too inflexible?
Mark Radcliffe
Let's not go back to being trained like circus seals
The only thing more boring than hearing about a party you didn’t go to is having to look at other people’s holiday snaps: “The pink fleshy one in the thong is Gran… my, she liked the waiters! More tea vicar?”
Opinion
PM’s Commission: What happens now?
It’s been five months since the Prime Minister’s Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery produced its Frontline Care report. Much has changed during that time, not least the political party in office.
Beyond the Bedpan
What's the worst gift you've ever received from a patient?
Sure, you’re not supposed to accept gifts from patients, but sometimes that might not be such a bad thing.
Patient Safety Resources
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Developing an intermediate care unit for older people with mental and physical illnesses
Mental illnesses, such as delirium, dementia and depression, are common among older people in acute care. A rehabilitation unit was set up to aid independence
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