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Optimising paediatric Eczema Care: A Nurses’ Guide
Explore essential strategies and insights for managing paediatric eczema effectively in this guide. From daily skincare routines to addressing common triggers and mental health considerations, empower families with the knowledge and tools to improve their child's quality of life.
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Gender influences individuals’ health behaviours and their use of health services. This translates into a high burden of disease in males due to the contribution of modifiable risk factors. Helping men understand how their behaviour influences their health, and what they can do to change it, may help them to live longer, healthier lives.
Medcast is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the University of Wollongong’s Graduate School of Medicine. The $2.7M MRFF grant focuses on reducing the inappropriate prescription of antibiotics, a key factor in the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Duc, a 57 year old accountant, presents to you one afternoon with a recent episode of slurred speech...
Successful resuscitation attempts rely on the optimisation of cerebral and coronary perfusion. For this to occur it is important to work like a NASCAR pit crew and deliver high performance CPR.
Seeking guidance on which courses to prioritise before the CPD year concludes? You're not alone!
Laser safety in operating theatres is crucial for staff and patient protection. Implementing training, protective eyewear, safety protocols, and controlled access ensures effective surgical procedures and minimises risks like tissue damage. Prioritising these measures enhances overall procedural safety and effectiveness.
Recognising and responding appropriately to student disclosure of sexual violence at educational institutes is urgently needed to mitigate the significant adverse mental and behavioural outcomes of such conduct.
Stories about topical steroid withdrawal are difficult to put into context for both consumers and health professionals. The outcome is that many consumers are avoiding using topical corticosteroids, which in many cases, makes it harder to manage conditions such as eczema.
You are working in ED and have received a call from Pathology regarding blood results that you took earlier on Lauren, who is 18 years old and 30 weeks pregnant with her first child. Discover the diagnosis behind Lauren's abnormal blood results and learn the symptoms, risks, and management of this life-threatening obstetric emergency.