CPD articles

A child’s nutritional status has a significant effect on health and d

01 Dec 2012

A quarter of a million people in the UK are affected by severe asthma

27 Oct 2012

Osteoarthritis is a common condition among older people, and is respo

30 Sep 2012

Most fungi live harmlessly in the environment, but some species can c

28 Jul 2012

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways associated w

29 Jun 2012

Working in the community requires an additional set of skills from wo

29 May 2012

This article provides an overview of the most prevalent types of skin

31 Mar 2012

Malignant melanoma rates have increased significantly in the UK in re

27 Mar 2012

The balance of care is shifting to the community, fiscal constraints

02 Mar 2012

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare progressive neurological condit

06 Dec 2011

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with homeostatic processes in

01 Nov 2011

Escherichia coli (E.

03 Oct 2011

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death among women. It has a poor prognosis, with five-year survival rates of 40 per cent. This article discusses early symptoms and treatments.

05 Sep 2011

Good nutrition is important in caring for patients with life-limiting illness, not only for meeting the body’s physical requirements but also because of its associated social, cultural and psychological benefits.

05 Jul 2011

Risk assessment and risk management are fundamental to an effective travel health consultation.

06 Jun 2011

This article discusses long-term urethral catheterisation, focusing on the relevant anatomy and physiology, indications for the procedure, catheter selection and catheter care.

03 May 2011

Not enough consideration is given to the difficulties that many patients with diabetes encounter as a result of their inherited genes or their lifestyle.

04 Apr 2011

Dry and itchy skin conditions are extremely common in all age groups and can affect up to one quarter of the population. They are uncomfortable and distressing and can affect quality of life and interaction with others.

01 Mar 2011

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