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Biological basis of child health 3: development of the cardiovascular system and congenital heart defects
This article is the third in a series on the biological basis of child health. It outlines how the cardiovascular system develops during gestation and how congenital heart defects (CHDs) may arise in the process. The article details the pathophysiology and treatment of some of the common CHDs, inclu...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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Recognising and managing non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are organisms that live in water systems, soil and vegetation. Humans come into contact with NTM every day, but relatively few people become unwell as a result. In those that do, pulmonary symptoms are the most common effects. The incidence of NTM pulmonary disease...
Updated: 19 January 2023 -
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Extending the Newcastle Model: how therapeutic communication can reduce distress in people with dementia
This article identifies the importance of effective communication in delivering care to people living with dementia when their understanding of the situation may differ to ours. The Newcastle Model’s biopsychosocial framework is revisited to understand the context in which caregiving takes place, an...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Sexual health and well-being in later life
Sexual health in later life is becoming increasingly important as more people are reaching older age and are remaining sexually active well into their seventies and beyond. Alongside this, as more older people seek new relationships following partner death or divorce, the rates of newly diagnosed se...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Insertion and care of nasogastric tubes in adults with intellectual disabilities
Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems are prevalent in this population. While many types of nutritional support are available, enteral feeding tubes, such as nasogastric (NG) tubes, are considered safe and effective. NG tube feeding is a common cl...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
Victory for NHS staff as trust axes plans to transfer them to subsidiary company
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has decided against transferring 500 estates and facilities staff to its wholly owned subsidiary company.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
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How to check the arterial pulse
Read this module and update your knowledge and skills on checking an arterial pulse.
Updated: 11 February 2026 -
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Mental Health Bill explained: how changes affect nursing staff
A guide for nursing staff on what's in the Mental Health Bill, what’s not, timescales and what the RCN is doing to influence change
Updated: 5 July 2025 -
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Help! I feel like a fraud
Whether you’re starting your nursing career or moving roles, imposter syndrome can affect us all. But there are ways to combat it
Updated: 1 September 2025 -
Celebrating our Nursing Workforce Standards Champions
Michelle Raddings, Yorkshire & the Humber region IHSC lead nurse reflects on the recent Nursing Workforce Standards Champions awards and celebration event.
Updated: 14 March 2025
