• When You Are a Nurse, a Daughter and Next of Kin - The Challenges of Knowing Too Much 

     Dear readers,   HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you have all had a colourful start to 2025.   I’m guessing that, just like every other year, this will not be a boring one. Some might say that’s a good thing. I am one of them.   My year began in a positive way. I have taken up a registered nurse position for NHS Wales and will soon begin work...

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  • Thirty Years in Nursing: A Love Letter to my Profession

    My Dear Nursing,  We have been together for a long time. It's 30 years now. You met me as a young student and made me a nurse. Here I am, 51 years old, with 27 epic years of work and life experience as a staff nurse.     My dear, where has the time gone? We saw and did so much together! A tremendous, enormous amount. They say time flies,...

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  • 2024 Autumn Budget: A Call to Action for Health Services – What's Next?

    Of the big Budget bet made by the government, one-third (c.£26bn) has been staked in turning around the NHS. While welcome, there is now a weight of expectation for the NHS to deliver. And if the NHS cannot deliver by March 2026, there is a risk that its next settlement might not be so generous. The Budget provides certainty until March 2026,...

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  • Dear Mr President, Come Take a Walk with Me….

    Being a Nurse in the War and Then Becoming a War Nurse   Dear readers,   It’s time for my thoughts from the island.   Over the last few weeks, a beautiful and most important song has come back to my mind. I sang along to Pink's 'Dear Mr President', released in 2006. I sang along in the car, shower, and kitchen. I sang the words to this...

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  • Wound Dressings: Thermoresponsive Polymer for Painless Removal

    Interview with Prof. Thorsten Steinberg, Head of Laboratory, Medical Center – University of Freiburg   A team of researchers led by Prof. Rolf Mülhaupt and Prof. Thorsten Steinberg at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg has developed a thermoresponsive polymer that enables wound dressings to be removed painlessly and without leaving any...

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  • Why Are Nurses Against a Nursing Council? A Pandora’s Box You Won’t Be Able to Shut

      Dear readers,   I hope this little article finds you well.   It has been three months since I last shared my thoughts with you. As you can imagine, a lot has happened in this time, in my professional and private lives (well, that’s life!), but there is one particular story I would like to share with you all today.   Last week, I had...

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  • Dr Leen Kawas Discusses 5 Trends Helping to Transform Clinical Trials in 2024

    Dr Leen Kawas Biotechnology Professional and Co-Managing Partner Propel Bio Partners   A well-managed clinical trial can help determine a drug candidate’s safety and efficacy. Defining the clinical trial parameters requires consideration of multiple factors, and many strict requirements must be satisfied. Recruiting enough eligible participants...

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  • Global Health Challenges and the Role of Public Health Professionals

      Image Credit: Pexels   In recent years, global health has become a topic of growing importance. From pandemics that sweep across nations to chronic diseases that affect millions, health challenges know no borders. Whether it's a viral outbreak or the persistent issue of clean water access, the health of people around the globe is interconnected...

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  • EEHRxF and the Evolution of European Healthcare Interoperability

      In the realm of European healthcare, interoperability has emerged as a critical cornerstone for enhancing patient care and streamlining healthcare delivery across borders. At the forefront of this initiative stands the European Electronic Health Record Exchange Format (EEHRxF), a standardized framework poised to revolutionize how health data is...

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  • Stress and Gender: Unravelling the Differences in Coping Mechanisms

        Image Credit: iStock   When it comes to dealing with stress, men and women often exhibit distinct coping strategies. While both sexes experience stress, their responses to it can be vastly different, shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Understanding these differences is crucial for developing...

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