Raising nurses' awareness of alcohol use in older people

Article Abstract:

The study shows that the alcohol intake among the people, especially the older population has tremendously increased in the past few decades, which causes several disorders like poor coordination, blackouts, dehydration and coma. The author suggests that raising the awareness among nurses about the alcohol misuse in older people may help in curing the problem to some extent, as they can then provide a better treatment and care to the patients facing the problem.

United Kingdom, Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Alcoholism, Control, Alcohol use

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Raising awareness of HIV for World Aids Day

Article Abstract:

HIV is the biggest health crisis the world has ever faced and primarily affects more of the gay men and African American communities in the United Kingdom. Revolutionary advances have taken place in the treatment of HIV and many people with the virus are able to lead full and healthy lives and hence World Aids Day is the one day in a year when HIV affected people are remembered across the world.

Analysis, AIDS education

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Building awareness of the avian flu outbreak and its symptoms

Article Abstract:

Avian Influenza is the latest epidemic to pose a serious threat to the health across the South East Asia. It has crossed the barriers between poultry and humans. Nurses involved in giving travel advice need to be aware of the latest developments in this area.

Science & research, Asia, Services information, Research, Services, Nursing, Avian influenza

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