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Porphyria

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Porphyria is the generic name for a group of conditions in which there is abnormally high production of porphyrins due to a deficient enzyme as a result of which excess porphyrins are build up in the blood, urine and stool. Some of the symptoms associated with porphyria include chest pain, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, weakness and anxiety.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Causes of, Porphyria

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A collaborative approach to reducing stress among staff

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Stress is identified as an important issue among residential carers looking after individuals with learning disabilities. The implementation of a stress-management programme on a residential site for people with learning disabilities that significantly reduced levels of anxiety and burnout is described.

Author: Rose, David, Hodgkins, Christopher, Rose, John
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Risk factors, Caregivers, Stress (Psychology), Learning disabled, Learning disabled persons

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