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Elizabeth Haidar discusses how diagnosis can be ascertained utilising frameworks, strategies and practice skills

Elizabeth Haidar BSc (Hons), MSC, AHEA is a Lecturer in Prescribing & History Taking, School of Health Science, University of Southampton.

Article accepted for publication: May 2009

In a bid to enhance clinical practice through the application of practice Jane Board discusses impact of tissue stretch and interstitial fluid flow on fibroblasts and collagen fibres in lymphoedema

Jane Board, RGN, Dip N., is an Independent Practitioner, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Article accepted for publication: December 2008

This article was written in part fulfilment of an MSc, Advancing Practice in Tissue Viability, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Topics:  Collagen fibres

Natalie Steele summarises three case studies using Trio NiltacTM sting free medical adhesive remover and Trio SilesseTM sting free skin barrier for urostomates

Natalie Steele, RGN, Urology Nurse and Bladder Reconstruction Nurse Specialist, Urology Department, St James University Hospital Leeds UK.

Article commissioned by Trio Healthcare Ltd.

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Topics:  Skin-care

Lesley Andrew discusses the role of community nursing teams in prevention and detection of skin cancer across all sectors of the population

Lesley Andrew, MSc, BSc (Hons), RHV, RN is a Senior Lecturer, Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield

Article accepted for publication: January 2009

Topics:  Older adults

Anna Coulbourn, Sylvie Hampton & Martin Tadej discuss the use of Algivon dressing in the treatment of complex wounds

Anna Coulbourn is a Tissue Viability Nurse, Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre

Sylvie Hampton is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Tissue Viability Consultancy Services, Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre. Eastbourne

Martin Tadej is a Tissue Viability Nurse, Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre

Article commissioned by Advancis Medical

Topics:  Healing Times

In the United States, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental death by poisoning. Here Lisa Lesneski gives some pointers as to how the UK can benefit from American experiences

Lisa Lesneski, PhD, RN is Assistant Professor at the University of Scranton, Department of Nursing, USA

Article accepted for publication: July 2008