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Linking physical punishment in children to adult mental health
A study undertaken in the US has shown a link between harsh physical punishment and anxiety disorders, substance abuse and personality disorders in a general population
Improving diabetes care for young people
How can health professionals meet new care guidance issued by Diabetes UK?
Creating smoke-free homes for children
Discussing passive smoking with parents is not always easy. A tool has been developed to equip nurses with the knowledge and confidence to tackle the issue
Communicating with children with asthma
Communication can be challenging in consultations involving children and their parents, as they may have different views and priorities
Managing fever in children with a single antipyretic
Educating health professionals as well as parents about the most appropriate way to treat a child’s fever will reduce “fever phobia” and promote safer drug use
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Using final placement to prepare student nurses
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Working with families to boost children’s continence
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Non-blanching rash in an infant with bronchiolitis
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Supporting young people to move to adult services
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The development process for a new spacer device
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EMDR for post-traumatic stress and other psychological trauma
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How to ensure patient safety in drug dose calculation
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Supporting children with nocturnal enuresis
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Promoting healthy drinking habits in children
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The importance of recognising mastoiditis in children
News
NICE updates guidance on assessing and treating fever in children
Updated clinical guideline on assessing and managing children under the age of five years with fever has been published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
52,000 vaccinated against measles
More than 50,000 people have been vaccinated against measles in a major campaign to battle a growing epidemic.
Jab fear 'linked to weak knowledge'
People who have poor general knowledge about science are more likely to be fearful of getting vaccinations for themselves or their children, a poll has suggested.
Out-of-hours paediatric care no greater risk than normal care
Children admitted to UK intensive care units in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying than children arriving during normal working hours, according to new research.
Liquid version of epilepsy drug launched
An oral liquid version of the generic epilepsy drug clobazam has been launched in the UK.
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Lincolnshire nurses aiming to help children in Malawi
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Nurses trying to tackle rising tide of school nappy wearers
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More measles outbreaks 'a real possibility' in Wales
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Unplanned baby 'link to depression'
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Asthma care 'variation warning'
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UK behind in pregnancy stakes
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Hospital's apology for child surgery 'failings'
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Brighton nurses to train Zambian colleagues in paediatrics
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Psychosis study sheds light on childhood link
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Continence charity appoints specialist nurse
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How it was fifty years ago
Watching some episodes of Melvyn Bragg’s series ‘Reel History’ on BBC television recently about the start of the NHS and the opening of the M1 Motorway, I was reminded of the time I was driven by ambulance on the newly constructed M1 Motorway from London to Birmingham when I was working as a staff nurse at the Bedford General Hospital in 1959.
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MMR catch-up campaign targets a million children
The MMR vaccine should be given to all unvaccinated schoolchildren aged from 10 to 16 as part of a national catch-up campaign, the government has announced.
