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Despite their effectiveness, corticosteroids are characterised by their serious adverse effects, which limit their long-term use. Recognition of their adverse effects is important in their prevention...
Epidemiological evidence suggests that 8% of men in their 40s report moderate or complete ED and this increases to 40% of men in their 60s (McKinlay, 2000). Risk factors for developing ED are shown in...
Regional NHS poisoning treatment centres were first established in the 1960s following the Atkins and Hill reports, which highlighted significant concerns regarding poisoning management nationally...
At the time of the study (September 2018), the MMT covered two CCGs, Brighton and Hove CCG and High Weald Lewes Havens CCG. Table 2 describes the composition of the local MMT, as well as the number of...
Cardiac electrical impulses originate high in the hearts upper right chamber, the right atrium, at a highly dense area of electrical tissue called the sinoatrial (SA) node, located just below the...
This paper reports on an exploration of the role and responsibilities of NMP leads in the southwest of England..
Pharmacological treatment includes ensuring that all patients with COPD are offered pneumococcal and annual influenza vaccination (NICE, 2019). Although not exclusive to COPD, the London Respiratory...
Severe hypoglycaemia is the second most common cause of hospital admission for drug-related adverse events (Robson, 2017). Acute episodes of hypoglycaemia (generally defined as a blood glucose level...
The literature search systematically reviewed evidence, to investigate if NMPs in an acute NHS trust are aware of what is required to remain compliant as active, competent and safe professional...
In St Teresa's Hospice, iNMP is mostly carried out at the IPU, for palliative/EoL patients suffering complex and enduring symptoms, which cannot be managed by the primary and/or secondary care generic...
Although there are over 80 known different transmitters in the brain, each nerve ending only has one type. These neurotransmitters tend to be grouped together and each seems to have a specific role....
The mean age of women (n=69) aged 37 to 64 was 52 (±5.4 SD) years. Follow-up time was from 6–24 months with a median follow-up time of 11 months (±6.0 SD)..
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