http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/glass-risk-sparks-alert-of-asthma-treatment/5059805.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/glass-risk-sparks-alert-of-asthma-treatment/5059805.article A drug alert has been issued over the risk of glass particles in some batches of an asthma treatment. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/copd/copd-patients-suffer-pain-on-par-with-arthritis/5058984.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/copd/copd-patients-suffer-pain-on-par-with-arthritis/5058984.article Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience significant chronic pain of similar severity to the pain of arthritis, a new study has found. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/ginger-helps-alleviate-asthma/5058859.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/ginger-helps-alleviate-asthma/5058859.article Spicing up asthma medications with ginger may make them more effective, a study has shown. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/new-hayfever-treatment-launched/5058764.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/new-hayfever-treatment-launched/5058764.article A novel nasal spray formulation of fluticasone propionate and azelastine hydrochloride has been launched in the UK for relief of symptoms of moderate to severe seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/magic-bullet-treatment-touted-for-acute-lung-injury/5058680.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/magic-bullet-treatment-touted-for-acute-lung-injury/5058680.article Future treatment of acute lung injury (ALI) could involve a ‘magic bullet’ nanomedicine, designed to target the point of inflammation. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:02 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/new-asthma-inhaler-launched/5058373.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/new-asthma-inhaler-launched/5058373.article A new asthma combined maintenance and reliever treatment has been launched in the UK. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Wed, 8 May 2013 12:31 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/asthma-care-variation-warning/5058303.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/asthma-care-variation-warning/5058303.article There is an “alarming variation” across the country in the numbers of asthma patients who are admitted to hospitals after suffering from an asthma attack, a charity has said. Tue, 7 May 2013 10:21 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/smoking-cessation/all-inpatients-should-be-encouraged-to-stop-smoking-states-nice/5057057.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/smoking-cessation/all-inpatients-should-be-encouraged-to-stop-smoking-states-nice/5057057.article Ill smokers should be given nicotine patches or gum the moment they arrive in hospital in a bid to help them curb the habit, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:49 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/nice-consults-on-new-intubation-device/5056507.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/nice-consults-on-new-intubation-device/5056507.article A device designed to help health professionals when there are unexpected difficulties in positioning a temporary tube (intubation) to keep the windpipe open could improve outcomes and patient safety across certain clinical settings, according to NICE. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/practice-nursing/new-tb-resource-for-primary-care-nurses/5056076.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/practice-nursing/new-tb-resource-for-primary-care-nurses/5056076.article A new online learning resource on tuberculosis has been launched in response to an increase in incidences of the often fatal disease. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:33 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/nice-sets-out-new-standards-for-asthma-care/5055264.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/asthma/nice-sets-out-new-standards-for-asthma-care/5055264.article A new quality standard on asthma treatment has been published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:32 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/sars-like-virus-patient-dies-in-hospital/5055167.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/sars-like-virus-patient-dies-in-hospital/5055167.article One of three family members struck down by a Sars-like virus has died in hospital, health protection officials have said. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:04 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/third-case-of-new-respiratory-infection-confirmed-in-uk/5055117.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/third-case-of-new-respiratory-infection-confirmed-in-uk/5055117.article The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed there has been a third case of novel coronavirus infection. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:44 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/norfolk-nurse-shortlisted-for-flu-fighter-award/5054944.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/norfolk-nurse-shortlisted-for-flu-fighter-award/5054944.article Anita Hastings, a staff nurse in respiratory medicine outpatients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, is in the running for an award for her work on this winter’s NHS workforce influenza vaccination campaign. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:11 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/annual-conference-of-arns-2013-calls-for-abstracts/5054986.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/annual-conference-of-arns-2013-calls-for-abstracts/5054986.article The Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists Conference, 11 and 12 May 2013, is looking for abstracts to be submitted for their 2013 poster presentations. 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