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NICE proposes wider use of TXA to improve surgical safety
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published draft guidance proposing the wider use of a drug to improve surgical safety and reduce blood transfusions. NICE proposes wider use of TXA to improve surgical safety appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Surge in emergency admissions for breathing difficulties
The annual number of people admitted to hospital with a respiratory emergency has increased by nearly a quarter in two years, a charity has warned. Surge in emergency admissions for breathing difficulties appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Hospice nurses trek across desert in record fundraising effort
A group of palliative care nurses from Eastbourne have completed a fundraising trek of more than 50km, equivalent to 31 miles, across one of the world’s largest deserts. Hospice nurses trek across desert in record fundraising effort appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Public reminded to use NHS as normal during final day of strike
The NHS is reminding the public to come forward for lifesaving and planned care as normal during the last day of strike action. This period of industrial action by resident doctors began at 7am on Friday 14 November and will continue until 7am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 November). Patients should attend any planned appointments unless they […]
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