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Bedrest affects many systems of the body

Effects of bedrest 1: cardiovascular, respiratory and haematological systems

28-May-2009

Exploring what happens to processes in the body when a person is bedridden, and what nurses should look for when monitoring such patients

Arterial blood gas analysis and holistic assessment are vital before non-invasive ventilation in patients with COPD

Holistic assessment of patients with COPD before the use of non-invasive ventilation

21-May-2009

This article uses a case study to illustrate why patients with COPD require holistic assessment and arterial blood gas analysis before non-invasive ventilation is used  

Respiratory disease such as COPD should be inclded in health screening

The government's health checks must include respiratory disease

7-May-2009

The British Lung Foundation is calling for all at-risk over 35s to be given spirometry testing, but more training is needed to deliver this, warns Dame Helena Shovelton

Using individualised cognitive behavioural therapy as a treatment for people with COPD

Using individualised cognitive behavioural therapy as a treatment for people with COPD

14 April 2009

This research study investigated whether individualised CBT was an effective intervention for patients with COPD for psychosocial difficulties

Frontline nurses should wear face masks, but they are not necessary for the general public

Swine flu: what every nurse should know

30-Apr-2009

With the NHS gearing up to tackle a potential swine flu pandemic, Graham Clews looks at advice from the key agencies and examines the crucial role that nurses must play

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The heatwave has led to 23% more calls to ambulance services

Heatwave puts pressure on ambulance services

3-Jul-2009

Health care providers have faced increasing pressure over the past few days as the heatwave prompted a marked rise in calls to ambulance services across the country.

Pioneering smoking cessation project wins top award

Former nurse wins CMO public health prize

3-Jul-2009 | By Steve Ford

A smoking cessation initiative set up by former nurse Ailsa Rutter won top prize at the chief medical officer for England’s first Public Health Awards in London.

The heatwave guidance covers elderly people and other at-risk groups

Heatwave alert raised to level three

1-Jul-2009 | By Helen Mooney

The Met Office on behalf of the Department of Health has raised its heatwave alert level in parts of England.

37% of asthma patients are struggling to keep up with prescription charges

Recession-hit asthma patients unable to afford prescriptions

25-Jun-2009

A charity has warned asthma sufferers are struggling to pay for their prescriptions because of the recession.

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Lung cancer symptons were ignored for more than 14 weeks

Patients with lung disease delay seeking cancer advice

8-Jun-2009 | By Eileen Shepherd

This is the conclusion of a cross-sectional study involving 360 patients with newly diagnosed primary lung cancer.

Respiratory disease such as COPD should be inclded in health screening

The government's health checks must include respiratory disease

7-May-2009

The British Lung Foundation is calling for all at-risk over 35s to be given spirometry testing, but more training is needed to deliver this, warns Dame Helena Shovelton

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Emergency oxygen delivery 2: patients with asthma and COPD

Emergency oxygen delivery: patients with asthma and COPD

24 March 2009

This article outlines recommendations in British Thoracic Society guidance on oxygen therapy inpatients with asthma and COPD

More guided learning

Interventions for preventing weight gain after people quit smoking

24 March 2009

A Cochrane review gathered evidence on pharmacological and behavioural treatments to see if they affected weight gain after giving up smoking

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Using a community respiratory service to reduce children's hospital admissions

30-Jan-2009

This article outlines an innovative role for an advanced paediatric nurse practitioner as a community matron

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