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Diagnosing and managing epilepsy
NICE has updated its guideline on epilepsy, mainly because new drugs have been licensed to prevent variations in care.
Exploring the benefits of anal irrigation
Bowel dysfunction can have detrimental effects on psychological, physical and social functioning. Two case studies show the impact of an anal irrigation system.
Managing stress incontinence in postnatal women
More needs to be done to improve continence services for women suffering from SUI after childbirth. This article discusses causes, assessment and treatment options.
How to care for people with Parkinson’s disease
Patients with this complex and debilitating condition need individualised nursing care tailored to their needs to give optimal symptom control and improve quality of life
"I know what my body is telling me I need"
Alun Morgan, 62, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 49. He describes his contrasting experiences of nursing care during a short spell in hospital.
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An overview of chronic heart failure management
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Therapeutic use of cannabis
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Using vignettes to teach stroke care
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Intermittent self-catheterisation in MS
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Causes and strategies for moisture lesions
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How to care for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
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Complex febrile seizures in children
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Palliative care in Parkinson’s disease
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Post operative pain 1: Understanding the factors affecting patients’ experiences of pain
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How to manage transient loss of consciousness in adults and young people aged 16 and over
News
Botox closer to being approved for migraine treatment
The use of Botox to treat chronic migraine on the NHS has moved a step nearer.
Drawing test can predict risk of death following first stroke
A simple drawing test can predict the long-term risk of dying after a first stroke among older men, research has found.
Nurse led TIA clinic nominated for NICE award
A pioneering nurse-led clinic to care for patients who have had a transient ischaemic attack has been nominated for a national award.
NICE draft headache and migraine recommendations
Headache and migraine diagnosis guidance will soon be available to nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Third of stroke survivors not asssessed for recovery needs
Stroke survivors are not making the best possible recovery because of a lack of post-hospital care, according to a new report.
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Scent sprays to trigger appetite in people with dementia
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Hospitals 'failing to deliver' appropriate end-of-life care to dementia patients
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NICE recommends fingolimod on NHS for multiple sclerosis patients
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Care pathway launched for people with PSP
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Taking statins before heart op reduces AF risk
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Gum and cardiovascular disease link dismissed
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New review links obesity to lack of sleep
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No evidence of omega-3 MS benefits
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3,000 sought for Parkinson’s study
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Dementia cases to double to 65.7m by 2030
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'We can all do our bit so people with dementia feel included'
I work with people with dementia and their loved ones, helping them access information on essential matters such as support services and living with dementia.
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Neurological assessment 1 - Assessing level of consciousness
This article, the first in a four-part series on neurological assessment, describes assessment of level of consciousness.
Behind the Headlines
Statins 'may help even healthy over-50s'
Everyone over the age of 50 should be given statins because the “cholesterol-busting” drugs reduce the risk of a heart attack even in healthy people, according to the Daily Telegraph and many other newspapers.
