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Asthma matters

Dr Andy Whittamore from Asthma UK reveals the need-to-know facts about the common lung condition, and how you can help people take it more seriously – and save lives.

Health and wellbeing
Digestive tract Features

Time to digest

Digestive disorders are more of an issue than we like to admit, and can also be confusing. So how can you help families tell IBD from IBS, and when’s the right time to see a GP? Journalist John Windell reports.

Health and wellbeing
Features

Sepsis in the community

Health campaigns are finally raising awareness of the life-threatening infection, sepsis. Independent nurse and health visitor Dorothy Karikari-Boateng takes a closer look, including how to spot and advise families on the infection.

Health and wellbeing
Features

Tuberculosis: a ghost from the past

Tuberculosis is still rife in some parts of the community. But even where it remains rare, community practitioners need to be alert to its seriousness.

Immunisation & illness
Superbugs, norovirus and antibiotic resistance regularly hit the headlines. John Windell explores the key role healthcare professionals can play in controlling infection. Features

Keep it clean

Superbugs, norovirus and antibiotic resistance regularly hit the headlines. John Windell explores the key role healthcare professionals can play in controlling infection.

Health and wellbeing, Professional
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Feet First

From ingrown toenails to fungal infections, it pays to be aware of these stubborn foot problems.

Health and wellbeing
Eczema treatment Features

The management of eczema in children

Jean Robinson looks at the community pracitioner's role in treating eczema.

Skincare
Features

Hepatitis: the silent killer

As World Hepatitis Day approaches on 28 July, Community Practitioner shines the spotlight on this group of viruses that affects hundreds of millions of people – most of whom are unaware of their status.

Immunisation & illness
Childhood allergies: iStock Features

How to deal with childhood allergies

Childhood allergies have become a challenge for health services. So what more can be done to spot, treat and control them?

Allergies
Features

Meningitis: act without delay

As we mark World Meningitis Day on 24 April, Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is raising awareness of the disease. The charity sets out the types and symptoms practitioners should be aware of and highlights the importance of immunisation.

Immunisation & illness
Features

Breaking through the taboo

As STIs appear to be on the rise among young people in the UK, Rebecca Grant explores why community practitioners need to talk about sex.

Sexual health
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