Nursing & Midwifery
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New row over home birth risks
Women who choose to give birth at home are not given full information about all the risks, it was claimed today. Read more
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How shift-working disrupts genes
Shift workers and others who sleep irregular hours may face disruption of many of their genes, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Stockings better than bandages for leg ulcers
Compression stockings work as well as bandages in the treatment of leg ulcers and are far more cost-effective, a study out today reveals. Read more
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Palliative care prognosis conversation call
A ground-breaking study into palliative and end-of-life care has found that failing to discuss prognosis with patients is detrimental to them. Read more
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HIV pregnancy resource launched for World AIDS Day
Healthcare professionals have been encouraged to improve their understanding of the needs of pregnant women with HIV for World AIDS Day. Read more
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Caesarean no bar to natural next time
New figures show that most women who want to have a natural delivery following a caesarean are successful. Read more
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Doubts over birth problem link to brain damage
Two studies yesterday gave contradictory views of the extent that human error is responsible for brain damage to new-born babies. Read more
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World faces doctor, nurse shortage
The world is not training enough health professionals for the future, a major report says today. Read more
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Emotions affect drinking in pregnancy
A new study has discovered the rate of drinking among pregnant women is linked to feelings of anxiety and depression. Read more
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How babies anticipate touch
New findings show the level of awareness foetuses and newborn babies have about movement and touch, researchers reported yesterday. Read more