NICE nearing green light for dry eye disease treatment
Draft proposals have been issued backing a treatment for severe keratitis in adults with dry eye disease, which has not improved despite treatment with artificial tears. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 4, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Too much sitting while pregnant linked to gestational diabetes
Women suffering from symptoms of depression during pregnancy are more likely to sit down for long periods of time in the second trimester, putting them at risk of greater weight gain and contracting gestational diabetes, according to a UK study. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 4, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Majority of A&E departments fail liaison psychiatry standards
Almost three-quarters of England’s liaison psychiatry services in hospital emergency departments are rated substandard. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 4, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
PICU audit reveals 'sobering' nurse staffing problems
Just five paediatric intensive care units met their recommended nurse staffing levels for this type of service in 2014, according to an NHS-funded audit across the UK. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
CQC finds children's nurse shortage in Devon hospital inspection
A shortage of children’s nurses and lack of mandatory training for emergency department nursing staff in general have been identified by inspectors, following a visit to North Devon District Hospital. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Tighter target for mental health treatment in Wales
The waiting time target for treating people experiencing mental ill health in Wales is being cut from 56 to 28 days to ensure faster access to treatment. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Safety alert issued to NHS on patient falls from hoists
A patient safety alert has been sent to NHS organisations in England surrounding the “risk of death and serious harm” by falling from hoists. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
NMC returns to Guernsey to review progress on midwifery
The Nursing and Midwifery Council will be undertaking a planned return visit to Guernsey in order to assess progress made since it identified serious failings in midwifery there 12 months ago. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Bursts of intense exercise could help manage hypos
Patients with type 1 diabetes could regain their ability to tell when blood sugar levels are low by regularly doing short bursts of high-intensity exercise, according to a preliminary study in animals. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Welsh nurse vacancies reveal 'continuing recruitment crisis'
A “continuing crisis” of nurse recruitment in the NHS in Wales has been revealed after new figures found almost 1,250 vacancies across the country. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 3, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Welsh safe nurse staffing bill gains '90% public support'
Proposed safe nurse staffing legislation for hospital wards in Wales is widely supported by the general public, with almost 90% of people taking part in a poll saying it was important for the bill to be passed. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Devon trust appoints interim director of nursing
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Dr Nicola Ryley as its interim director of nursing. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Vitamin D pill a day may ‘lower risk of heart disease’
Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, according to the findings of a preliminary study by UK researchers. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Soybean foods may protect against osteoporosis
Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to the results of a preliminary study led by Hull University. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
'Concerning' ethnic minority view on HPV vaccine
Around 20% of girls from ethnic minority backgrounds are not being vaccinated against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) because they feel they do not need to have it, according to a study. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - November 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
