Nursing times
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Clinical Trial
Incentive spirometry for children with sickle cell disorder.
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Hepatitis C has been described as a silent epidemic, as most of those infected show no symptoms over a long period. A report from the Hepatitis C Trust (2005) raises concerns that detection and treatment is low compared to that in the rest of Europe. Improvements in screening, treatment and public awareness are needed in order to reduce potential death from liver disease related to infection.
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The way decisions about resuscitation are made in A&E departments is not the same as in nursing homes for older people. This article discusses prompt appropriate decision-making regarding resuscitation in the nursing home setting.