Nursing & Midwifery
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Spray-on skin offers hope
Scientists have developed a spray-on skin that can be use to treat wounds, it was announced today. Read more
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Daily iron supplements not necessary during pregnancy
Pregnant women who take daily iron supplements may benefit just as much from reducing them to once a week, new research suggests. Read more
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Aid for pregnancy grief
New information issued yesterday seeks to help women who face the pain of having a baby die just before birth. Read more
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How work may harm pregnancy
Women who have to undertake physically arduous work during pregnancy may see an impact on the size of their baby, researchers warn today. Read more
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New rabies advice
British experts want to encourage healthcare professionals to ensure they are up to date on how to treat rabies – amid signs of growing numbers of people needing treatment for the disease. Read more
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Plans to boost midwife care worldwide
A new global collaboration is aiming to spread information on best practice, in order to improve midwifery services around the world. Read more
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IVF babies face raised risks, conference told
Babies born through "test-tube" treatments face significantly increased risks of some problems, researchers warn today. Read more
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Caesarean link to obesity
Children born through caesarean section face a doubled risk of becoming obese, researchers warn today. Read more
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Conflict over diet advice for pregnant women
Pregnant women can reduce the risk of developing serious complications by following a calorie controlled diet, researchers say today. Read more
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Elderly exercise programmes ‘inadequate’
Elderly people enjoy taking part in exercise programmes – but often they are not getting the right kind of exercise, according to an analysis published today. Read more