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New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE

Patients with an irregular heart rhythm can now be managed by a miniature wireless device implanted directly into the wall of their heart, according to guidance for the NHS in England and Wales. The post New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Patients with both diabetes and mental health problems lacking support

A lack of co-ordination between specialist services is causing “life-changing harm” to people with diabetes and mental health problems, according to a new report. The post Patients with both diabetes and mental health problems lacking support appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Pay levels in social care sector failing to reward staff experience

The gap in pay between brand new social care staff and those who have racked up five years or more of experience is tiny and getting worse, a report has revealed. The post Pay levels in social care sector failing to reward staff experience appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  With cardiac cell death, proteins are released into the blood and detection of these proteins has played a key role in establishing the diagnosis of ACS, predicting its outcome and directing treatment.