Small DNA testing device could improve UTI treatment
Urinary tract infections could be treated more quickly and efficiently in future using a DNA sequencing device the size of a USB stick, according to UK researchers. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Plans for national 'whistleblowing guardian' set out by CQC
A new national whistleblowing guardian will not directly investigate concerns raised by NHS staff, but will be able to “challenge others to look again at cases”, according to proposals on how the future role will operate. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Poorer patients ‘less likely’ to have new bowel cancer test
Patients from less affluent backgrounds will need more encouragement than others to take up invitations for a new bowel cancer screening test, a study has indicated. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Exclusive: Gaps in mental health nurse training pose 'huge problem'
Serious gaps in nurse training have been identified in key mental health therapies that are set to form part of new government standards for treating psychosis from next year. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Exclusive: Growth of nurse workforce slows as 'NHS finances bite'
The growth rate in NHS nurse numbers in England has halved this year compared to the last, with experts claiming the slowdown could mark a return to trusts prioritising budgets over safe staffing. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse education may be at risk in Treasury spending review
There are growing concerns that nurse education budgets could be vulnerable to cuts in the government’s current spending review. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Community trust given funding for pressure ulcer study
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust has been chosen from 30 sites across the UK to receive extra funding to support research into pressure ulcers. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Possible knowledge gap over diabetes drug side effects
A potential gap in scientific knowledge about a class of drugs that are used to treat type 2 diabetes has been highlighted in a new study by UK researchers. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
RCN launches updated care framework for liver disease
The Royal College of Nursing has launched a revised competence framework designed to help improve nursing care for people with liver disease. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Pioneering 'epilepsy passport' to cut child admissions
An innovative tool has been launched today to help improve communication between health professionals and children with epilepsy, with the aim of keeping them out of hospital. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Cutting bed occupancy to 90% 'saves lives', suggests study
Reducing hospital bed occupancy could help save lives, according to researchers who studied efforts to cut occupancy rates at Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
First ever review finds patchy palliative care in London
The first full audit of specialist palliative care services in London, including specialist nursing, has revealed patchy provision for terminally ill patients across the capital. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Tribute paid to UK’s first Parkinson’s specialist nurse
Tributes have been paid to the pioneering work of the UK’s first Parkinson’s disease nurse specialist who passed away earlier this month. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New analysis of drug trial confirms anti-depressant suicide risk
A widely-used anti-depressant is “ineffective and unsafe” when it comes to treating children and adolescents, with an increased risk of suicidal behavior in some, according to a fresh analysis of the findings from a controversial drug trial. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Grant will allow expansion of nurse-led paracentesis service
A nurse-led service, which has helped transform care for patients with chronic liver disease, has won a £10,000 award to develop its innovative work. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
