Nursing & Midwifery
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Nurses celebrate sharps deal
Nurses are celebrating a European deal aimed at reducing injuries from needles and sharp industries. Read more
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Nursing home super-bug alarm
The hospital super-bug MRSA is rife in nursing homes amongst both residents and staff, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Asthma advice cuts hospital attendance
Experts believe that giving better advice could avoid emergency hospital visits for asthma. Read more
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Ante-natal relaxation classes questioned
Antenatal relaxation classes in preparation for childbirth may not be as effective as hoped, researchers warned today. Read more
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Palliative care – Euro league table
Britain has the best palliative care in Europe, a conference has been told. Read more
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Pregnant women value safety over choice
The vast majority of pregnant women put safety above personal choice when it comes to birth method, British researchers said today. Read more
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Low-risk home births ‘safe as hospital births’
Women who choose to give birth at home do not seem to face increased risks, according to the findings of a major study revealed today. Read more
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Global plans to boost mother-baby health
British experts are hoping to boost care of new mothers and their babies in five troubled countries with the aid of a new grant. Read more
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New procedure tranforming heart care – conference
Heart attack services need to be reconfigured because of the the dramatic rise in the use of a life-saving procedure, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Pregnancy smoking risk cut if women quit early
Women who stop smoking early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of premature birth, researchers reported today. Read more