Tackling infection in care homes - Nursing Times

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Stomach cancer survival rate improves

The number of people dying from stomach cancer in the UK has fallen to a 40-year low, according to Cancer Research UK.

Funding for nurse-led team innovations

The Foundation of Nursing Studies has announced a new call for applications to its Patients First programme.

Nurse mentoring needs 'renewed focus' - Nursing Times

Nurse mentoring needs 'renewed focus' Nursing Times Janice Sigsworth, director of nursing at Imperial College Healthcare, the largest NHS trust in England, said the results of Nursing Times' survey were ... Sally GainsburyNursing Times Nurse mentors still 'failing to fail' studentsNursing Times Mentors passing students despite doubts over abilityNursing Times Nursing Times all 11 news articles »

Most common causes of pressure ulcers identified

The five factors that most significantly increase the risk of pressure ulcers in acute care patients have been identified by a US study.

Drug detecting breath test developed for A&E departments

 A new breath test for drug use has been developed that could allow health professionals to test for drug use without needing to take blood or urine samples.

Blood transfusions increase fatal infections in heart surgery

The risk of dying during heart surgery is increased five-fold by infections carried in blood transfusions, according to research published in the journal BMC Medicine.