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Linking physical punishment in children to adult mental health

17-May-2013
IVF snapshot technique praised

17-May-2013
Nurses identify barriers to getting involved in research

15-May-2013
Does opening windows reduce infection rates?

13-May-2013
Keeping ward windows shut poses infection risk, warn researchers

13-May-2013
Priorities for pressure ulcer research identified

8-May-2013
Invest in staff wellbeing to improve patient outcomes, urge researchers

7-May-2013
'How do we close the research-practice gap?'

7-May-2013
Nurse researchers add support for Speak Out Safely campaign

30-Apr-2013
Diabetes warning over soft drinks

26-Apr-2013
Sustaining mentorship for student nurses

19-Apr-2013
Trauma warning for nurses treating domestic violence

19-Apr-2013
Using fishbone analysis to investigate problems

12-Apr-2013
Reflexology 'effective pain relief', UK study suggests

10-Apr-2013
Jean White: 'Beware the rituals – look for evidence behind your actions'

9-Apr-2013
New nursing professor to focus on sick children

9-Apr-2013
Psychiatric impact of sharps injuries often 'overlooked'

9-Apr-2013
New course for aspiring nurse researchers

8-Apr-2013
Potassium-rich food 'a life saver'

5-Apr-2013
Dementia screening app developed

4-Apr-2013
Queen Victoria nursing director made NICE fellow

3-Apr-2013
Eye drops could treat AMD, early research suggests

3-Apr-2013
Lack of sleep hormone linked to diabetes risk

3-Apr-2013
Evidence supporting intentional rounding only 'flimsy', claims academic

3-Apr-2013
Eating oily fish 'can extend life' by more than two years

2-Apr-2013
Phones and laptops of 'little benefit' for diabetes self-management

28-Mar-2013
Telehealth ‘not cost effective’, says study

26-Mar-2013
Postcards can halve repeat self-poisoning admissions

21-Mar-2013
High potency statins pose 'bigger risk' of kidney damage

20-Mar-2013
UK position worsens in 'early death league'

13-Mar-2013
Skin cancer and obesity share genetic link

12-Mar-2013
Study reveals difficulty of comparing hospitals on safety

11-Mar-2013
90% of doctors 'support Liverpool Care Pathway'

9-Mar-2013
Trial will test if blood pressure drug can slow Alzheimer's

8-Mar-2013
Little benefit from antibiotics for otitis media, finds review

7-Mar-2013
Light shed on how brain's stroke defences work

4-Mar-2013
Reducing sedentary behaviour most important for diabetes prevention

28-Feb-2013
Worry over antipsychotic drugs in care homes

28-Feb-2013
Brain implant offers hope for early-stage Parkinson's

27-Feb-2013
'Pseudogene' may play cancer role

25-Feb-2013
Avocado eaters 'are healthier', study claims

22-Feb-2013
English test can ID potential nursing course strugglers

22-Feb-2013
Rise in thigh fat predicts reduction in mobility for older patients

22-Feb-2013
Could HRT stop dementia?

22-Feb-2013
Hike in drugs given to older patients after care home admission

21-Feb-2013
Women's lung cancer death rates set to rise

21-Feb-2013
IBD patients need support with 'coming out', say researchers

20-Feb-2013
UK trial investigates sugar dressings for wound care

20-Feb-2013
Study finds middle class kids more likely to be fat

20-Feb-2013
PM calls for proper accountability over Mid Staffs

19-Feb-2013
Improvement needed in health visitor education and organisation

19-Feb-2013
NICE backs diagnostic test for breast cancer chemo

19-Feb-2013
Genes that cause short-sightedness discovered

19-Feb-2013
Unprotected sex driving rise in numbers contracting HIV

18-Feb-2013
Breastfeeding in first hour after birth 'saves lives'

18-Feb-2013
What tensions exist between professional nursing ideals and the reality of clinical practice?

18-Feb-2013
High number of IT guideline breaches in Scotland

15-Feb-2013
Smoking bans 'reduce risk of pre-term births'

15-Feb-2013
Care bundles reduce readmissions for COPD

14-Feb-2013
Being generous linked with lower death risk

14-Feb-2013
More children admitted to hospital as emergencies

12-Feb-2013
'Counter the scapegoating and show the public you still care'

11-Feb-2013
Major UK nursing study will examine patient welfare

11-Feb-2013
Sperm count link to exercise still uncertain

11-Feb-2013
Sharp decline in UK child epilepsy rates

10-Feb-2013
Short bursts of exercise at home good for the heart

9-Feb-2013
Air pollution a possible cause of pre-eclampsia

7-Feb-2013
Smoking cannabis 'increases stroke risk'

7-Feb-2013
Rise in multiple birth defects rate

6-Feb-2013
Vitamin C supplement use linked to kidney stones

6-Feb-2013
Mental health problems cause of unhealthy lifestyle, not vice versa

4-Feb-2013
No drop in HIV rates in over 10 years

1-Feb-2013
Call for better awareness of bladder cancer

1-Feb-2013
Alternating air mattress better than overlay for ulcer prevention

31-Jan-2013
Men 35% more likely to die from cancer than women

29-Jan-2013
CNO opens nurse focused research unit

29-Jan-2013
Eating fruit and veg boosts mood

25-Jan-2013
High mortality rates identified at five trusts

25-Jan-2013
Foetal growth restriction carries high risk of stillbirth

25-Jan-2013
Risk of death for women smokers rises

24-Jan-2013
Rise in prostate cancer detection rates predicted

23-Jan-2013
Speed of cancer drug administration increased

23-Jan-2013
'Failure to rescue' linked to higher HCA ratio

23-Jan-2013
Breast cancer drugs set for preventative use

21-Jan-2013
End-of-life care in nursing and care homes

10-Jan-2013
Are 'turbocharged' immune cells key to cancer cure?

10-Jan-2013
Pregnancy pollen exposure may increase asthma risk

9-Jan-2013
Dubious claims that crying babies 'self-soothe'

9-Jan-2013
Beta blockers 'may' reduce dementia risk

8-Jan-2013
Test could help target asthma treatment

8-Jan-2013
Mentorship system only ‘just holding together’

8-Jan-2013
No need for complicated diet plan – just eat less fat

8-Jan-2013
Calls for cosmetic surgery shake-up

7-Jan-2013
Overweight people 'live longer' study claims

7-Jan-2013
Work environment affects hospital readmission rates

31-Dec-2012
Dementia crisis looming, warns Hunt

27-Dec-2012
Childbirth hormones 'protect' mothers against chronic pain

20-Dec-2012
Squeezing breasts 'can stop cancer'

18-Dec-2012
Mutation in gene could fight cancer

17-Dec-2012
Sugar may ‘comfort babies during injections’

14-Dec-2012
Antidepressants could aid stroke recovery

10-Dec-2012
Psoriasis drug could hold key to dementia treatment

3-Dec-2012
Nurses promote 'six-steps' to manage dementia

30-Nov-2012
Research into patient feedback websites usage

23-Nov-2012
Ethnicity affects job chances for new nurses

20-Nov-2012
Could illegal drug meth hold key to flu cure?

18-Nov-2012
Menstrual cycle influences respiratory symptoms

16-Nov-2012
Nurse wellbeing has 'direct impact' on patient care

16-Nov-2012
Aerobic exercise can reduce fatigue in cancer patients

16-Nov-2012
Pregnant women 'take two months sick leave'

15-Nov-2012
Warning over moderate drinking during pregnancy

15-Nov-2012
Longer shifts lead to burnout and more patient complaints

9-Nov-2012
Preterm risk for mothers with bipolar disorder

9-Nov-2012
Responsible prescribing for asthma and COPD

8-Nov-2012
Obesity may aid survival of pneumonia patients

8-Nov-2012
Drug 'effective treatment for MS'

1-Nov-2012
Study shows feedback improves hand hygiene

31-Oct-2012
Student wins award for clinical trial evaluation skills

30-Oct-2012
Exercise can help reduce depression in cancer patients

29-Oct-2012
Cutting ICU noise may help patients

24-Oct-2012
Simple interventions can help mental health of ICU patients

19-Oct-2012
Researchers to see if birth blood can be 'refused'

17-Oct-2012
Some hands 'like dirty toilets'

17-Oct-2012
Study finds norovirus can be contained without closing wards

10-Oct-2012
How can nurses aid management of chronic constipation in adults?

8-Oct-2012
Should a nurse always be present on a doctors' ward round?

8-Oct-2012
Ethnic minorities have lower cancer rates

1-Oct-2012
Benzodiazepines 'raise dementia risk in elderly'

1-Oct-2012
When are you most at risk of needle stick injury?

1-Oct-2012
Quality of diabetes care driven by practice nurses

28-Sep-2012
Claims of GM foods 'link to cancer' disputed by other researchers

26-Sep-2012
Should herbal medicines sit alongside conventional medicines?

24-Sep-2012
NICE calls on nurses to apply for scholarships

20-Sep-2012
DH ends funding for 'unique' nursing research centre

19-Sep-2012
Nursing research celebrates landmark

18-Sep-2012
Raising cancer awareness in minority ethnic groups

14-Sep-2012
Chance to develop nursing research career

14-Sep-2012
Dyscalculia: awareness and student support

7-Sep-2012
Metabolic fitness key to health in obese

5-Sep-2012
Nurses of different ages must 'respect' each other

3-Sep-2012
VTE: its diagnosis and management

31-Aug-2012
Nurse appointed to new research role

31-Aug-2012
Senior nurses 'resistant' to evidence-based practice

31-Aug-2012
Obesity linked to AF in younger women

30-Aug-2012
Nurse to research mental health 'recovery'

28-Aug-2012
Communication in cross-cultural cancer care

10-Aug-2012
Cancer cell insight may 'revolutionise treatment'

9-Aug-2012
Chemo 'can fuel cancer growth'

6-Aug-2012
Identifying research priorities in wound care

3-Aug-2012
Scheme to improve care for inpatients with hearing problems

2-Aug-2012
Are couch potatoes 'as fit as hunter-gatherers'?

31-Jul-2012
Shift work 'raises heart attack risk'

27-Jul-2012
New trust director role for nursing academic

27-Jul-2012
Major study: 75% of nurses believe too few staff to provide quality care

24 July 2012
Crizotinib neuroblastoma study 'very promising'

13-Jul-2012
Intentional rounding: what is the evidence?

6-Jul-2012
Lift staff members to make a winning team

6-Jul-2012
Twins 'more likely to die before first birthday'

6-Jul-2012
Alzheimer's link with chronic inflammation

2-Jul-2012
Vaccine to help smokers quit is a long way off

2-Jul-2012
Can noisy traffic trigger a heart attack?

30-Jun-2012
Mental health boosted by outdoor sport

25-Jun-2012
Living alone increases mortality risk for CVD patients

24-Jun-2012
Maternal anxiety may increase eczema risk

24-Jun-2012
Disposable face masks in wound infection prevention

15-Jun-2012
Cure tinnitus 'by listening to the sea' claim

4-Jun-2012
Stigma of obesity 'lingers after weight loss'

1-Jun-2012
Dahl charity offers nurses innovation grants

27-May-2012
Developing clinical research nurses

25-May-2012
"Research is on the right topics if combined with clinical role"

25-May-2012
'A glance may show if someone is gay'

25-May-2012
'Seeing an inspirational tutor on the ward and in class made me see the link between doing and thinking'

24-May-2012
People 'needlessly avoid sex after heart attacks'

21-May-2012
Cancer Research study shows importance of patient helpline services

14-May-2012
ADHD 'more common in overdue children'

14-May-2012
Next CNO calls on nurses to spread best practice

11-May-2012
Genetic clue to origins of pancreas cancer

11-May-2012
'Breast cancer blood test' needs more work

9-May-2012
Is older people's nursing a specialism?

7-May-2012
Mobile phone cancer link unproven, says HPA

6-May-2012
Lab tests give early clues on autism drug

5-May-2012
Diabetes: cases and costs predicted to rise

4-May-2012
Study probes weight gain after diets

3-May-2012
Tiny device 'could repair damaged nerves'

1-May-2012
How to use action learning sets to support nurses

27-Apr-2012
Drug 'reduces asthma symptoms'

23-Apr-2012
Communication diary to aid care at the end of life

20-Apr-2012
Managing allergic rhinitis

20-Apr-2012
Patient information on nebulised antibiotics

20-Apr-2012
Using COPD action plans to manage exacerbations

20-Apr-2012
Breast cancer category study brings treatment hope

19-Apr-2012
New review links obesity to lack of sleep

19-Apr-2012
No evidence of omega-3 MS benefits

19-Apr-2012
Mobile stroke treatment needs more evidence

18-Apr-2012
3,000 sought for Parkinson’s study

16-Apr-2012
Study 'links autism to maternal obesity'

16-Apr-2012
Pessary may postpone premature birth

15-Apr-2012
Alzheimer's: statin cure claims unfounded

13-Apr-2012
Learning the lessons of moving education online

13-Apr-2012
MetaHabilitation: how to survive life after trauma

6-Apr-2012
Big rise in womb cancer deaths recorded

5-Apr-2012
Bedside care devices not sufficient for nurses' information needs

31-Mar-2012
Heart attack prediction test? Not yet

31-Mar-2012
'Electric shock' depression therapy unravelled

28-Mar-2012
Key gene could influence susceptibility to flu

27-Mar-2012
Mouse 'fat gene' gives clues on weight gain

27-Mar-2012
Antibiotic resistance: we must act now, says WHO

25-Mar-2012
Blood pressure readings 'should be taken from both arms'

24-Mar-2012
Testing care pathways for prostate cancer survivors

23-Mar-2012
Tinnitus treatment trial reduced symptoms in 75% patients

20-Mar-2012
Inhalers 'linked to child health problems'

20-Mar-2012
Second Caesarean health benefits claim

19-Mar-2012
Glucose gives pain relief to infants undergoing immunisation

17-Mar-2012
Midwives 'must consider' needs of lesbian couples

17-Mar-2012
Developing standard data for handover

16-Mar-2012
Diabetes patients 'misunderstand' self test readings

15-Mar-2012
'Unrealistic' breastfeeding advice criticised

15-Mar-2012
Vitamin E: bone thinning link uncertain

12-Mar-2012
Rheumatoid arthritis patients 'at higher risk of irregular heart rhythm'

11-Mar-2012
Diabetes patients 'get more healthy living advice than they think'

10-Mar-2012
Drug 'reduces early surgical abortion complications'

10-Mar-2012
Study tests new IVF device

10-Mar-2012
Lansley unveils scheme to boost nurse research

9-Mar-2012
Exploring the evidence for using TENS to relieve pain

9-Mar-2012
How nursing support staff contribute to care

9-Mar-2012
'Better flu jab education needed for healthcare staff'

8-Mar-2012
HRT protects against breast cancer after treatment ends

8-Mar-2012
Nursing professor seeks volunteers for pain study

7-Mar-2012
Wii fitness games 'no health boost'

7-Mar-2012
Parents 'wrongly told twins are identical'

5-Mar-2012
Age link to cancer diagnosis time

5-Mar-2012
Is culture-specific care effective in improving diabetes management in the South Asian population?

5-Mar-2012
New clues to fighting baby muscle disease?

4-Mar-2012
Alcohol consumption knowledge 'lacking' amongst younger people, says study

3-Mar-2012
COPD linked with increased heart failure risk

3-Mar-2012
South Asian cultural concepts in diabetes

2-Mar-2012
Treating staggered paracetamol overdose

2-Mar-2012
1.2m European Union people will die from cancer: study

1-Mar-2012
HPV test approach 'boosts cervical screening'

1-Mar-2012
What dilemmas do nurses face caring for patients who use cannabis for therapeutic purposes?

27-Feb-2012
Group asthma consultations risk parent and child arguments

26-Feb-2012
One in four experience work-related stress during a recession

25-Feb-2012
Patients 'good judge of hospital standards'

25-Feb-2012
Therapeutic use of cannabis

24-Feb-2012
Sight problems predicted to rise in UK

22-Feb-2012
New scan to tackle neuroendocrine cancer

21-Feb-2012
Stem cells used to repair heart attack damage

21-Feb-2012
COPD treatment guidance update released by NHS

20-Feb-2012
Cancer drug eases Alzheimer's in mice

18-Feb-2012
Gene testing for TN breast cancer sufferers

16-Feb-2012
'Economy class' DVT syndrome myth busted

16-Feb-2012
Bedside interaction 'better when clinicians sit'

15-Feb-2012
Report backs breast cancer treatment while women are pregnant

13-Feb-2012
Are there any circumstances where covert administration of drugs is acceptable?

13-Feb-2012
Malaria deaths 'higher than expected'

12-Feb-2012
Call to 'tax sugar like alcohol'

11-Feb-2012
Scientists 'discover how to read minds'

10-Feb-2012
No evidence milk boosts brain power

9-Feb-2012
Can vitamin D help infertile couples conceive?

8-Feb-2012
Fears of faulty 'toxic' hip replacement implant

7-Feb-2012
Manuka honey 'has wound-healing qualities'

6-Feb-2012
'Fluid biopsy' technique could transform cancer treatment

6-Feb-2012
Does telehealth threaten the nurse/patient relationship?

6-Feb-2012
More men have oral cancer virus

6-Feb-2012
"People with rare cancers get a raw deal in research and care"

3-Feb-2012
Hope for universal flu vaccine

2-Feb-2012
Stem cell therapy 'safe for eye condition'

2-Feb-2012
Scans reveal brain effects of magic mushrooms

1-Feb-2012
Does fruit and veg chemical fight cancer?

31-Jan-2012
Body clock gene link to diabetes

30-Jan-2012
Should drug admin be delegated to HCAs?

30-Jan-2012
Synthetic particles 'could boost vaccines'

30-Jan-2012
20% of pregnant women 'rely on internet' for antenatal information

29-Jan-2012
Drug 'increases risk' of carpel tunnel syndrome for cancer patients

29-Jan-2012
Statins 'may block cancer'

29-Jan-2012
Environment 'sustains intelligence'

28-Jan-2012
Insomnia affects 40% in primary care

28-Jan-2012
Intermittent self-catheterisation in MS

27-Jan-2012
Rare syndrome 'may give autism clues'

27-Jan-2012
Shock in children after vaccination 'extremely rare'

27-Jan-2012
When should peripheral venous catheters be replaced?

27-Jan-2012
Study linking HRT to breast cancer 'was wrong'

26-Jan-2012
Blood vessels 'grown in lab'

25-Jan-2012
Deodorant chemical 'found in breast tumours'

24-Jan-2012
30% of stroke victims suffer confusion

23-Jan-2012
Diabetes drug 'may aid weight loss'

23-Jan-2012
Confusing claims over internet addiction

22-Jan-2012
Drug to manage arthritis pain 'suitable for use'

22-Jan-2012
MRSA treatment 'may be more effective' if alternative drug used

22-Jan-2012
Alzheimer's patients' functioning 'improves' with therapeutic light intervention

21-Jan-2012
Middle-aged surgeons 'best performance' claim

21-Jan-2012
Prescription drug overdose 'increases physical injury risk for young'

21-Jan-2012
Nicotine patches may ease mental decline

20-Jan-2012
Pressure ulcer risk assessment

20-Jan-2012
Using the 30º tilt to reduce pressure ulcers

20-Jan-2012
Heart attack risk 'rises after bereavement'

19-Jan-2012
Does maternal diet raise your diabetes risk?

18-Jan-2012
Throat spray to help detect cancer

16-Jan-2012
Do our brains decline from middle age?

15-Jan-2012
£370k grant to fund study into hospital accommodation

12-Jan-2012
Scientists grow sperm in lab

12-Jan-2012
Protein gives clue to hearing loss

11-Jan-2012
Exercise 'may boost school performance'

10-Jan-2012
How do you start discussions about weight loss with patients who are overweight?

9-Jan-2012
Antibiotics and antiseptics for venous leg ulcers

6-Jan-2012
Effect of recording site on pulse oximetry readings

6-Jan-2012
Experts urge end to 'incomplete data' in clinical trials

4-Jan-2012
Coffee shop caffeine: pregnancy health risk?

2-Jan-2012
Can fish prevent Alzheimer's?

30-Dec-2011
Bone marrow cancer gene clues found

29-Dec-2011
Hope and hype: stem cells in the media

21-Dec-2011
Alarm over hospital medication errors

19-Dec-2011
Abortion 'does not raise mental health risks'

18-Dec-2011
Benefits of breast screening questioned

17-Dec-2011
Fifth of final year primary pupils are obese

15-Dec-2011
Iron deficiency linked to blood clots

15-Dec-2011
Lifestyle changes could slash cancer rates

13-Dec-2011
Public rating of care homes planned

12-Dec-2011
Sitting down 'makes your bottom fatter'

12-Dec-2011
Deliberate self-harm: chances of repeat at 25%

11-Dec-2011
Diabetes associated with high Caesarean section rate

11-Dec-2011
Low-fat foods 'could cause weight gain'

11-Dec-2011
Pulse checks 'could prevent 12,000 strokes'

10-Dec-2011
Sedation complications 'more likely at night'

10-Dec-2011
Developing evidence-based practice among students

9-Dec-2011
Dietary treatment for familial hypercholesterolaemia

9-Dec-2011
Little voice: giving young patients a say

9-Dec-2011
More evidence that fibre cuts bowel cancer risk

9-Dec-2011
Confusion over salt research

7-Dec-2011
New breakthrough in fight against malaria

6-Dec-2011
Whistleblowers being ignored, RCN survey finds

5-Dec-2011
Signs of stroke 'largely unknown'

5-Dec-2011
Scientists create light-activated cancer drugs

5-Dec-2011
Cardiovascular episodes 'substantially reduced' with simvastatin use

4-Dec-2011
Aggression in brain injury patients requires 'tailored interventions'

3-Dec-2011
Cancer risk of overcooked meat tested in mice

3-Dec-2011
Depression risk 'can be identified with two simple questions'

3-Dec-2011
Mental health nursing 'lacking' in improvement plan implementation

3-Dec-2011
"We need to do research and shout about it - or fall behind"

2-Dec-2011
Can failure to rescue be a key indicator of patient safety?

2-Dec-2011
Evaluating a critical care course

2-Dec-2011
Improving blood pressure control in hypertension

2-Dec-2011
New CPD resource on HIV for healthcare professionals

1-Dec-2011
Audit praises standards of palliative care

1-Dec-2011
Call for research on nurse role in palliative care prescribing

1-Dec-2011
Butterworth appointed chair of Foundation of Nursing Studies

29-Nov-2011
Do statins cut breast cancer recurrence?

29-Nov-2011
Alzheimer's, yeasts and other animals

27-Nov-2011
Cancer risk from IVF appears to be small

26-Nov-2011
Chemo 'aids teen lymphoma survival'

25-Nov-2011
Educating patients to prevent diabetic foot ulceration

25-Nov-2011
Labour induction methods compare favourably

23-Nov-2011
'She enabled me to think out of the box...to dare to be a nurse who majored in research'

23-Nov-2011
Do fizzy drinks make teens violent?

22-Nov-2011
'If only a rub down with rose petals could cure ill health'

22-Nov-2011
BPA chemical studied for behaviour changes

20-Nov-2011
Gastric tube insertion length method 'inaccurate', say researchers

20-Nov-2011
Mobiles 'don't increase brain cancer risk'

19-Nov-2011
Statins 'lower pneumonia risk'

19-Nov-2011
Antibody helps fight prostate cancer spread in bones

18-Nov-2011
Babies' iron levels boosted by delayed umbilical cord cut

18-Nov-2011
Facebook and brain changes

18-Nov-2011
Behaviour change to treat overactive bladder syndrome

17-Nov-2011
Exercise referral schemes' effectiveness 'remains unclear'

17-Nov-2011
New way to predict breast cancer returning?

17-Nov-2011
Bacteria found in bowel tumours but link is unclear

16-Nov-2011
Lower sodium intake 'reduces heart failure symptoms'

16-Nov-2011
Lung cancer treatment 'improves survival rates'

15-Nov-2011
Smoking linked to early menopause

15-Nov-2011
'With no youth to moan about we’ll be brought to our pain-free knees'

15-Nov-2011
Higher dependency nursing home residents 'more likely to suffer from depression'

14-Nov-2011
UK oesophageal cancer rates 'highest in Europe'

14-Nov-2011
New IVF screening tool studied

12-Nov-2011
Women 'fear breast cancer testing'

10-Nov-2011
Researchers examine 'fertility switch'

10-Nov-2011
Nurses 'best placed' to aid understanding of complementary medicine

9-Nov-2011
HIV patients' life expectancy rises

8-Nov-2011
Vitamin pills and risk of death studied

6-Nov-2011
Acute traumatic stress treatment

4-Nov-2011
Does heart drug boost cancer survival?

4-Nov-2011
Gene for 'rare form of hypoglycaemia found'

3-Nov-2011
Does mustard make massive muscles?

2-Nov-2011
Tanning 'damages deep skin layers'

1-Nov-2011
Half of women 'take contraception risks'

31-Oct-2011
Clinicians 'failing to assess patients' care expectations'

30-Oct-2011
'Virtual touch' tested in monkeys

30-Oct-2011
Leg ulcer bandage care methods 'equally effective'

29-Oct-2011
Is the doctor-nurse game still being played?

28-Oct-2011
Link between aspirin and eye condition unclear

28-Oct-2011
Former RCN president to lead nursing research academy

26-Oct-2011
Postnatal depression 'often unreported'

26-Oct-2011
Targeted back care 'better and cheaper'

25-Oct-2011
10% of newly admitted psychiatric patients self-harm

23-Oct-2011
Heart risk of painkillers examined

22-Oct-2011
Hypertension in women 'increases risk of birth defects in offspring'

22-Oct-2011
Risk assessment tool helps predict patient violence

22-Oct-2011
Breast cancer warning over hormone levels

21-Oct-2011
Dental surgeries 'neglecting the basics'

21-Oct-2011
'Too thin to conceive' women warned

21-Oct-2011
When is best to screen for bowel cancer?

21-Oct-2011
Early days for 'memory restoring' molecule

18-Oct-2011
New radiation drug for cancer tested

17-Oct-2011
Brain steroid clue to multiple sclerosis

16-Oct-2011
First pressure ulcer prevention programme 'successfully implemented'

16-Oct-2011
Polycystic ovaries increase health risk for pregnant women

15-Oct-2011
Stem cell trial for eye condition to go ahead

15-Oct-2011
Stroke patient treatment protocols 'lower death rates'

15-Oct-2011
Could bone drug treat arthritis too?

14-Oct-2011
New COPD drug 'proves effective' in trials

13-Oct-2011
New motor neurone disease gene found

13-Oct-2011
Common weight loss methods' effectiveness 'inconclusive'

12-Oct-2011
Video games 'blur reality', claims newspaper

12-Oct-2011
Pollution 'linked to heart attack risk'

11-Oct-2011
Exercising 'improves kidney disease sufferers' health'

11-Oct-2011
Low blood sugar 'affects food cravings'

10-Oct-2011
Teenagers influenced by smoking in movies

9-Oct-2011
Glowing dye 'boosts cancer surgery'

8-Oct-2011
Lower paid are 'more pessimistic about early cancer diagnosis'

7-Oct-2011
Diabetes patients to be matched up with research projects

7-Oct-2011
Important clues to chemo resistance found

5-Oct-2011
Eating chocolate is not exercise

4-Oct-2011
Quit-smoking drug 'unavailable for years'

3-Oct-2011
Beta-blockers 'may fight breast cancer'

3-Oct-2011
Can vitamin B prevent Alzheimer's?

3-Oct-2011
Diagnostic decision aid helps identify those for COPD testing

2-Oct-2011
Does laughter increase tolerance of pain?

2-Oct-2011
HPV testing for women 'reduces need for further invasive tests'

2-Oct-2011
Parents 'want to be present' at child's resuscitation

2-Oct-2011
Individualised approach to back pain management 'is more effective'

1-Oct-2011
Long-term painkiller use linked to cancer risk

1-Oct-2011
NHS costs cut by smoking controls

30-Sep-2011
Prehypertension linked to increased stroke risk

30-Sep-2011
New genetic links to blood pressure

30-Sep-2011
Glowing cats 'may aid HIV research'

29-Sep-2011
'Crocus drug' studied for cancer treatment

28-Sep-2011
'Gene for chronic pain identified'

25-Sep-2011
Study examines mortality in bereaved parents

23-Sep-2011
Ibuprofen may ‘raise miscarriage risk’

22-Sep-2011
Research into blood test for premature birth

21-Sep-2011
Eyelid markings 'signal increased cardio risk'

19-Sep-2011
Water instead of fizzy drinks 'reduces cardio and diabetes risk'

19-Sep-2011
Scale of mental health problems examined

19-Sep-2011
New TB vaccine investigated

18-Sep-2011
Bread 'often high in hidden salt'

17-Sep-2011
Eyelids 'telling' of cardiovascular risk

17-Sep-2011
Stroke stem cell trial extended

17-Sep-2011
Blood clotting and stroke drug approved

16-Sep-2011
Cases of intestinal disease rise by 50%

16-Sep-2011
Mice fed yoghurt 'less depressed'

9-Sep-2011
Marie Curie awards £1.5m to palliative and end of life care research

9-Sep-2011
Review removes 'mystery' of pain relief for postoperative patients

8-Sep-2011
Study raises concern over stroke surgery safety

8-Sep-2011
Engineered virus 'attacks cancer cells'

8-Sep-2011
Nursing school appoints two chairs from NNRU

6-Sep-2011
Coral studied for sunscreen abilities

6-Sep-2011
Does chocolate protect the heart?

5-Sep-2011
Bad sleep studied for blood pressure risk

4-Sep-2011
Memory loss little affect on mealtimes for dementia patients at home

4-Sep-2011
Cancer patients' lifespan 'can be predicted'

3-Sep-2011
Online support boosts confidence for teenagers with allergies

3-Sep-2011
Hospitalised children put at risk of MRSA

3-Sep-2011
NHS 'failing to inform' women of breast cancer screening risks

2-Sep-2011
82% UUI patients experience weekly leakage

2-Sep-2011
Swine flu diagnoses put children at risk

1-Sep-2011
Men less likely to use suncream

1-Sep-2011
A week in the life of a research nurse

17-Aug-2011
Q Why do I have to apply for ethical approval before I can begin my research?

1-Aug-2011
Practice and oncology nurses' views sought

21-Jun-2011
Prizes for doctors who support nurse research criticised

14 June 2011
Inappropriate catheter use common among hospital inpatients

2-Jun-2011
Postgraduate nursing programmes 'enhance practice'

2-Jun-2011
The role of the research nurse

26-Apr-2011
New nursing professor to focus on practice

19-Apr-2011
Unhealthy lifestyles linked to UK cancer rates

18-Feb-2011
Does the Pill really cause weight gain?

17-Feb-2011
Does typing make learning harder?

16-Feb-2011
Genetic clue to kidney cancer

15-Feb-2011
Do antioxidants help male fertility?

14-Feb-2011
Statin benefit for low risk people 'questionable'

12-Feb-2011
Antibiotic link to bowel problems unclear

11-Feb-2011
Big breakfasts 'bad for diets'

8-Feb-2011
Urinary incontinence - a new approach to an old problem

8-Feb-2011
Call for breastfeeding advice to be re-examined

6-Feb-2011
Combined drugs 'better' for blood pressure

4-Feb-2011
Promising results for new Down’s test

2-Feb-2011
What is the difference between grounded theory and phenomenology?

31-Jan-2011
Bowel cancer patients could benefit from new targeted treatment

31-Jan-2011
Immune response to swine flu 'extraordinary'

31-Jan-2011
Prozac may aid stroke recovery

30-Jan-2011
Music that makes you feel good

29-Jan-2011
Alzheimer's blood test shows promise

27-Jan-2011
Do human tears send sexual signals?

26-Jan-2011
Call for thyroid screening programme

24-Jan-2011
Splitting tablets may affect dosage

24-Jan-2011
Dislocation recovery time cut by drug combination

24-Jan-2011
Green tea and Alzheimer's

23-Jan-2011
Baby-led weaning 'is feasible'

23-Jan-2011
Effective nurse leadership requires visibility

22-Jan-2011
Heart failure outcomes improved by beta blockers

22-Jan-2011
Simulation: can it eliminate failure to rescue?

21-Jan-2011
Drug 'slows skin cancer progress'

21-Jan-2011
Gastric bypass surgery improves heart health

21-Jan-2011
Blood plasma hope for swine flu patients

20-Jan-2011
Blood clot drug 'could save lives'

20-Jan-2011
Early periods and depression studied

20-Jan-2011
Fatal tumour risk greatest in black and Asian boys

20-Jan-2011
Miscarriage linked to heart disease

19-Jan-2011
Antioxidants 'boost sperm quality'

19-Jan-2011
Is oestrogen involved in oral cancer?

19-Jan-2011
Heart failure patients treated for depression 'more likely to die'

19-Jan-2011
Smoking linked to gender death gap

19-Jan-2011
Education on intrauterine contraception 'needs to improve'

18-Jan-2011
Angina attacks linked to heart rate

18-Jan-2011
Multiple surgeries linked to child bladder dysfunction

18-Jan-2011
Capsule 'reduces pre-menstrual symptoms'

17-Jan-2011
Antibodies 'key' in MRSA vaccine bid

17-Jan-2011
Early Alzheimer's brain changes studied

17-Jan-2011
Dementia research funding prioritised

14-Jan-2011
Hypertension treatment breakthrough

13-Jan-2011
Diabetes risk lowered by moderate alcohol

13-Jan-2011
Chlamydia linked to ectopic pregnancy

12-Jan-2011
Clinical research 'suffocating under bureaucracy'

12-Jan-2011
Enterovirus infection linked to diabetes

12-Jan-2011
Stroke victims' motor function boosted by anti-depressant

10-Jan-2011
Spontaneous cancer caused by 'chromosome explosion'

10-Jan-2011
Peanut allergies misdiagnosed in most children

8-Jan-2011
Penicillin allergy rashes in children misdiagnosed

8-Jan-2011
Pre-eclampsia outcomes tool developed

8-Jan-2011
Vitamin D 'speeds up' TB treatment

7-Jan-2011
Irritable bowel symptoms eased by antibiotic

6-Jan-2011
Radiation exposure rises due to increasing x-ray use

5-Jan-2011
Rush to market cancer test breakthrough

4-Jan-2011
Women rely on morning-after pill

4-Jan-2011
Diabetes control during pregnancy vital to children's health

4-Jan-2011
COPD linked to walking problems

3-Jan-2011
Passive smoking doubles risk of diabetes

2-Jan-2011
Pregnancy 'safe' in breast cancer patients

1-Jan-2011
Even mild COPD harms quality of life

30-Dec-2010
Flying increases dyspnea risk in COPD patients

29-Dec-2010
Atrial fibrillation risk factors identified

29-Dec-2010
Calcium scores used for chest pain triage

28-Dec-2010
Heart failure risk of death reduced with exercise

27-Dec-2010
Mental health resilient in cancer survivors

26-Dec-2010
Healthy eating prolongs life

23-Dec-2010
Schizophrenia detected by brain scan

23-Dec-2010
Alzheimer's disease detected with brain scan

22-Dec-2010
Chillies could help relieve chronic pain

22-Dec-2010
Prostate cancer monitoring scanner developed

21-Dec-2010
Dairy foods could prevent diabetes

21-Dec-2010
Retina implant 'cures blindness'

21-Dec-2010
Rectal cancer linked continence problems 'last at least a year'

21-Dec-2010
GPs fear major flu crisis

20-Dec-2010
Brain disease common link offers treatment hope

20-Dec-2010
Can exercise ward off colds?

20-Dec-2010
Half of former smokers with COPD have inflamed lungs

20-Dec-2010
Exercise link to low depression

19-Dec-2010
The image of nursing: Cheap substitutes?

19-Dec-2010
Genetic prostate cancer test breakthrough

17-Dec-2010
HIV cured with bone marrow transplant

17-Dec-2010
Tests use gold to fight cancer

17-Dec-2010
Swine flu mortality reduced in HIV patients on Tamiflu

17-Dec-2010
23% of four year olds 'overweight'

16-Dec-2010
NICE rejects breast cancer drugs

16-Dec-2010
Does aspirin cut bowel cancer risk?

16-Dec-2010
UK tops European obesity league

15-Dec-2010
Vitamin D levels associated with frailty

15-Dec-2010
Call for action on teen pregnancy services

14-Dec-2010
Leukaemia breakthrough halts disease progression

14-Dec-2010
Five ways to cut risk of bowel cancer

14-Dec-2010
Child swine flu deaths analysed

13-Dec-2010
Oral allergy medication 'is effective'

11-Dec-2010
Alzheimer's leads to 'slower protein clearance'

10-Dec-2010
Heart disease score to help with diagnosis

10-Dec-2010
'Lung taste buds' need more study

10-Dec-2010
Rituximab 'can delay lymphoma'

6-Dec-2010
Dementia patient hospital deaths lower than other long-term conditions

5-Dec-2010
Assisted dying commission to report in 2011

4-Dec-2010
UK city unveils world's biggest clinical trials unit

4-Dec-2010
Mothers happy with NHS maternity care

3-Dec-2010
Hormone affects heart patients' risk

2-Dec-2010
Most common causes of pressure ulcers identified

2-Dec-2010
Untreated ulcers at risk of venous reflux

1-Dec-2010
Sexual healthcare not meeting patient expectations

1-Dec-2010
Arthritis drug 'may cut skin cancer risk'

30-Nov-2010
Statins 'improve liver function'

30-Nov-2010
Death rate statistics released

30-Nov-2010
Breakthrough in blood clots testing

30-Nov-2010
Radiotherapy-linked continence problems 'temporary'

30-Nov-2010
Trusts shed light on C-section rise

30 November 2010
Vaccinate toddlers against flu, say researchers

30-Nov-2010
New clue to early menopause

29-Nov-2010
Blood test predicts long-term heart disease survival

29-Nov-2010
Diabetics' blood sugar reduced with exercise programme

29-Nov-2010
Can celery boost the memory?

28-Nov-2010
Can passion beat pain?

27-Nov-2010
Shock therapy reduces angina symptoms

26-Nov-2010
Temperature linked to sharp rises in admissions

26-Nov-2010
Passive smoking linked to 1% of deaths

26-Nov-2010
One quarter of HIV infections go undiagnosed

26-Nov-2010
Obese teens 'risk heart disease'

26-Nov-2010
Memory drug studied in mice

26-Nov-2010
Cervical cancer test accuracy improves

24-Nov-2010
Binge drinking doubles risk to heart

24-Nov-2010
Diabetes blood sugar managed with exercise

24-Nov-2010
Aircraft noise and heart risk studied

24-Nov-2010
E coli strain and heart attacks linked

23-Nov-2010
Deaf people 'may see better'

23-Nov-2010
Pelvic floor exercises 'best treatment' for female continence problems

23-Nov-2010
Maintenance therapy 'cuts chances of lymphoma relapse'

22-Nov-2010
UK teens 'ignorant' about sexually transmitted infections

22-Nov-2010
Ultrasound 'boosts fracture healing'

22-Nov-2010
Self-management exercises improve continence in men

22-Nov-2010
Joint pain aggravates osteoarthritis of the knee

21-Nov-2010
Prevalent C difficile types identified

20-Nov-2010
Recovery from surgery takes longer than previously thought

20-Nov-2010
Specialist nurses speed up diagnosis

20-Nov-2010
Depression linked to kidney disease mortality

20-Nov-2010
NICE consults on diabetes and glaucoma

19-Nov-2010
RCM highlights maternity care variations

19-Nov-2010
Young people 'ignorant' of sexual health

19-Nov-2010
Hypertension therapy breakthrough

18-Nov-2010
Garlic linked to reduced hypertension

18-Nov-2010
NICE updates Alzheimer's drugs guidance

18-Nov-2010
Specialised cancer drugs could treat other tumours

17-Nov-2010
Protein grants long life (to mice)

17-Nov-2010
Acne drug's 'suicide link' probed

15-Nov-2010
Curvaceous claims go pear-shaped

15-Nov-2010
Wait to clamp babies' umbilical cords, says researcher

15-Nov-2010
Probiotics reduce diarrhoea time, say researchers

14-Nov-2010
Schizophrenia patients could benefit from treatment for relatives

13-Nov-2010
Sleep hours 'linked to death'

13-Nov-2010
Diabetes care 'can be improved by specialist nurses'

12-Nov-2010
Ultrasound bladder scans 'cut catheterisation need'

11-Nov-2010
Painkillers linked to fertility problems

10-Nov-2010
Arthritis management guide published

10-Nov-2010
Coil hope for early womb cancer

9-Nov-2010
Fat tissue inflammation linked to diabetes, say researchers

9-Nov-2010
'Increased statin doses cut heart attack rates'

9-Nov-2010
1 in 3 patients face malnutrition risk, say researchers

9-Nov-2010
Therapy 'cuts prostate cancer deaths'

8-Nov-2010
Test boosts ovarian cancer treatment hopes

8-Nov-2010
Drug 'does not decrease delirium duration'

7-Nov-2010
Urinary sling 'helps continence problems'

7-Nov-2010
Disseminating research: how joint NHS and university posts can support this process

6-Nov-2010
Trachea suction tops airway management poll

5-Nov-2010
Vitamin E 'increases stroke risk'

5-Nov-2010
Omega-3 ineffective in slowing Alzheimer's, study says

3-Nov-2010
Chlamydia testing in Scotland should target under-25s

29-Oct-2010
Disease and history link

29-Oct-2010
Pancreatic cancer 'creates different tumours'

28-Oct-2010
Guidance on dialysis patients' blood pressure

28-Oct-2010
Study points to cause of migraine

28-Oct-2010
Alzheimer risk increased by heavy smoking

26-Oct-2010
Statins 'can cut bowel cancer risk'

20-Oct-2010
Diabetes risk to healthy pregnancy investigated

13-Oct-2010
Herbal remedies backed by study

8-Oct-2010
New measures to tackle cancer announced

4-Oct-2010
Oesophageal cancer rising in men

4-Sep-2010
UK leading in fight against breast cancer

12-Aug-2010
Study finds cancer gene

21-Jul-2010
Bowel cancer study could lead to personalised treatment

10-Feb-2010
World's largest breast cancer study will interview 60,000 women

15-Oct-2009
Mouse study identifies hair-loss gene

28-May-2009
Gene defect used in male pill study

3-Apr-2009
Stem cell research may aid conception after menopause

April 2009
Study on Asian heart risks

19-Jan-2009
Identifying uncertainties to prioritise research

9-May-2008
Nurse Prescribing: National data analysis

1-Feb-2008
Management of severe mental illness and substance misuse

3-Jun-2007
Understanding and critiquing quantitative research papers

10-Jul-2006
Implementing a research project on the development of diabetes

13-May-2003
Wound-bed management: key principles for practice

1-Dec-2002
The impact of prescribing in wound care on nurses and patients

1-Jul-2002
Psoriasis: the role of the genetic research nurse

3-May-2001

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