http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-workforce/dramatic-decline-in-nursing-posts-fuels-job-fears/5018755.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-workforce/dramatic-decline-in-nursing-posts-fuels-job-fears/5018755.article The number of nursing vacancies has fallen by nearly 40 per cent in the last year, according to data gathered by Nursing Times. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/innovation/continence-problem-detector-set-to-trial/5018874.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/innovation/continence-problem-detector-set-to-trial/5018874.article People sufferering from continence problems could be spared the embarrassment associated with their condition if a new device proves successful. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:15 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/mental-health/mental-exercise-may-speed-up-dementia/5018875.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/mental-health/mental-exercise-may-speed-up-dementia/5018875.article Doing crossword puzzles and other mentally stimulating pursuits may hide the progress of Alzheimer’s disease rather than prevent it, meaning a crucial treatment window is missed, according to new research. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:37 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/infant-pain-unaffected-by-sugar/5018876.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/infant-pain-unaffected-by-sugar/5018876.article Sugar does not provide pain relief to infants, contrary to advice given in international clinical guidelines, according to new research sponsored by the Medical Research Council. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:59 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/mental-health/young-black-women-vulnerable-to-self-harm/5018865.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/mental-health/young-black-women-vulnerable-to-self-harm/5018865.article Young black women in the UK are significantly more likely to self harm than people from other ethnic groups, a study has found. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:11 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/public-health/multiple-sclerosis-activity-linked-to-seasons/5018867.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/public-health/multiple-sclerosis-activity-linked-to-seasons/5018867.article Multiple sclerosis activity can alter with the seasons, increasing in spring and summer but decreasing in autumn and winter, according to US researchers. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:12 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/infection-control-news/infant-deaths-prompt-deep-clean-at-uch/5018790.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/infection-control-news/infant-deaths-prompt-deep-clean-at-uch/5018790.article A leading hospital has said it had stepped up cleaning and taken other measures after four premature babies were found to be infected with a an infection resistant to common antibiotics. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/donation-policy-consultation-announced/5018664.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/donation-policy-consultation-announced/5018664.article The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has said it will begin a consultation on its donation policies in January next year. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/public-health/exercise-overrides-obesity-genes/5018828.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/public-health/exercise-overrides-obesity-genes/5018828.article People who are genetically inclined to becoming obese can reduce their chances of excessive weight gain by 40% through regular exercise, a study has shown. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:10 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/public-health/lung-cancer-risk-cut-by-varied-diet/5018831.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/public-health/lung-cancer-risk-cut-by-varied-diet/5018831.article Eating a large variety of fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of getting lung cancer, according to a Dutch study. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:18 GMT