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NICE backs life-extending treatment for advanced bladder cancer

NHS patients with advanced urothelial cancer are to be offered a new combination treatment, which trials suggest has survival rates almost twice as long compared to standard treatments. The post NICE backs life-extending treatment for advanced bladder cancer appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Orthopaedic nurse recognised for ‘going above and beyond’ for patients

A nurse leader at one of England’s specialist orthopaedic hospitals has been nationally recognised for her dedication and compassionate care, specifically for patients with learning disabilities.  The post Orthopaedic nurse recognised for ‘going above and beyond’ for patients appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Person-Centered Care of LGBTQ+ Adults: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s September Issue

The September issue of AJN is now live. How can nurses create more inclusive and affirming health care environments for patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning, or have other gender identities and sexual orientations? Read this month’s CE article, “Best Practices for Person-Centered Nursing Care of LGBTQ+ Adults,” to learn more. Our September […]

Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases: A Comprehensive Nursing-Focused Overview

Virtually all of us who have spent time in the outdoors have either heard about or experienced an encounter with a tick. Diseases transmitted through the bite of a tick represent a growing health concern in the United States and around the world. Tick bites can affect individuals who live in, work in, or travel […]