The hepatitis viruses
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Hepatitis is defined as the inflammation of the liver in the human body. Two types of viruses cause hepatitis: specific and systemic. Viral hepatitis constitutes 10% of liver cirrhosis cases in the Western world today. This article was composed by an officer in Glasgow, Scotland's Gartnavel General Hospital.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Nurses prefer new technique for cervical cancer screening
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Nurses in Scotland find the liquid-based cytology method a more convenient way to test patients for cervical cancer because fewer tests have to be redone due to insufficient samples, but a 6 month study in France indicates that traditional pap smears produce more accurate results.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Best practice in nasogastric and gastrostomy feeding in children
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The best practice methods for feeding young patients via a nasogastric tube or a gastrostomy developed by the Scottish Community Children's Nursing Network are presented. They include techniques for caring for enteral feeding patients in their home and at school.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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