Nice guidelines on managing anemia in kidney disease
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has issued new clinical guidance to improve care for people with anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. The guidelines include diagnostic evaluation and assessment of anemia, management of anemia, assessment and optimization of erythropolesis, and monitoring treatment.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Post-traumatic stress disorder following critical illness
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The findings of the research papers on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following critical illness are described. It is found that PTSD is associated with intensive-care interventions and it is important to provide not only physical but also psychological care to ensure the health and well being of these patients.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Action to reduce incidence of venous thromboembolism
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An estimate of about 25000 to 32000 people contract a fatal venous thromboembolism while in hospital despite the availability of well-known and effective measures in the London Hospitals. Concerns raised by the House of Commons inquiry into the problem are highlighted and Departments of Health response is outlined.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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