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A rapid-access diagnostic pathway in suspected pancreatic cancerSubscription
A nurse-led, rapid-access pathway for diagnosing pancreatic cancer as early as possible has won the Cancer Nursing category in the 2018 Nursing Times Awards
Management of ascites in patients with liver diseaseSubscription
Ascites is a distressing symptom and is often indicative of decompensated liver cirrhosis, so it requires careful management and empathetic care. This article comes with a self-assessment enabling you to test your knowledge after reading it
Using simulation in hands-on training for endoscopy nursesSubscription
At the East Yorkshire School of Endoscopy, nurses and healthcare assistants working in endoscopy departments can take a one-day course encompassing theoretical learning backed up by simulation training
Managing patients with coeliac disease during a hospital staySubscription
Patients with coeliac disease need to adhere to a gluten-free diet, including when they are in hospital. This means staff in catering departments and on wards need to be aware of the condition and its consequences
Check for nasogastric tube position is cost effective and prevents deaths
Inappropriately placed nasogastric tubes can cause serious harm to patients. This summary of an NIHR-funded study includes an online self-assessment to test your understanding of the research
Anatomy and physiology of ageing 3: the digestive systemSubscription
The many functions of the digestive system are differently affected by age, making older people more prone to gastrointestinal conditions
