Diagnosing and treating genital herpes

Article Abstract:

The incidence of genital herpes has increased sharply since the 1960s. It is a condition which creates big demands on genitourinary departments due to its recurrent nature. A diagnosis may raise a number of concerns in the patient, so clinicians also need to spend extra time with patients presenting the facts in a balanced manner. The infection is most commonly due to the herpes simplex virus-2. It has an acute phase, followed by a latent phase, then reactivation and recurrent outbreaks. A viral culture confirms a diagnosis of genital herpes. Treatment consists of an oral antiviral agent.

Analysis, Herpes genitalis, Genital herpes

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Diagnosing, detecting and treating lung cancer

Article Abstract:

Lung cancer kills 37,000 people annually in the United Kingdom. More than 50% of new cases will be in people aged over 65 years. The symptoms include a prolonged cough, pain in the chest, tiredness, shortage of breath and losing weight. Smokers should be referred for tests as early as possible. There are two sorts of lung cancer: small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and non-small lung carcinoma (NSCLC). Eight out of ten lung cancers are NSCLC and surgery is the best treatment option for these but only if the tumour is small and it has not spread. Chemotherapy is better for SCLC.

Care and treatment, Lung cancer, Lung cancer, Non-small cell, Non-small cell lung cancer, Lung cancer, Small cell, Small cell lung cancer

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Diagnosing and treating bone metastases

Article Abstract:

Nurses assessing patients with primary cancers of the breast, lung and prostate should be aware of the possibility of bone metastases. Careful note should be made of the location of the pain, and it is important to identify the problem and treat is as quickly as possible. This will reduce the patient's pain and improve mobility and quality of life. Radiotherapy is usually used to treat bone pain, and a single dose is usually effective.

Metastasis, Cancer metastasis

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