Get men's bellies on telly: screening for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm would detect more cases than screening for breast or prostate cancer

Article Abstract:

Screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm is only available in some parts of the UK, even though it is more effective than other screening procedures. Screening programmes that have been introduced so far have cut the incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture by some 55%. A national screening programme would therefore save more than 3,000 lives each year.

Aortic aneurysms, Aortic aneurysm

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Will the human genome project have any impact on nursing?

Article Abstract:

The potential effects of the discoveries made by the Human Genome Project on the nursing profession are discussed. Divergent views on the relative importance of genetic advances and of environmental causes of diseases are presented.

Care and treatment, Practice, Ethical aspects, Nursing, Human Genome Project, Chromosome mapping, Genetic disorders

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Clearing the smoke

Article Abstract:

The side effects of Zyban (bupropion) and nicotine replacement therapy in relation to those of nicotine are discussed.

Drugs, Safety and security measures, Complications and side effects, Smoking, Adverse drug reactions

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