We catch up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony, taking place on 5 December at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith. The frailty team at Newton and Haydock PCN has spent the past year strengthening its service to older people in the community, delivering... Read more The post The GP Awards 2025 shortlist: Newton and Haydock PCN Frailty Team appeared first on Nursing in Practice.| Nursing in Practice
A new report has spotlighted the leading role of nurses in women’s health and contraceptive care within general practice. The Power of Practice Nurses report – based on an exclusive Nursing in Practice survey of more than 600 GP nursing staff – revealed that more than three-quarters (78%) of practice nurses carry out cervical screenings... Read more The post GPNs playing leading role in women’s health and contraceptive care, report finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice.| Nursing in Practice
Children and young people that are fully vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis) are almost 70% less likely to be hospitalised with the disease, a new study has suggested. The study, published in in the Eurosurveillance medical journal this month, examined the impact of vaccination on pertussis-related hospital admissions in children in Scotland between January 2013... Read more The post Whooping cough vaccine cut child hospitalisations ‘by nearly 70%’ appeared first on Nursing in P...| Nursing in Practice
Nurses are invited to sign up for the latest Nursing in Practice virtual event, taking place on Monday. Nursing in Practice Virtual: Chronic Conditions – Women’s Health runs on 6 October from 9.30am, featuring leading experts in primary care. Join hundreds of nurses across the UK for this one-day, free event, with the latest clinical... Read more The post Sign up for Monday’s Nursing in Practice virtual event exploring women’s health appeared first on Nursing in Practice.| Nursing in Practice
People who use solid fuel wood burners for home heating experience a faster decline in lung function over eight years compared to non-users, a new study suggests. Researchers at University College London (UCL) found that the use of solid fuel was associated with a more rapid decline in FEV₁, a key indicator of lung capacity... Read more The post Indoor wood burners linked to a decline in lung function appeared first on Nursing in Practice.| Nursing in Practice
Description This vision-language model is trained to understand medical images and extract key details such as patient demographics, clinical conditions, and prescribed medications, etc. Live Demo Open in Colab Download Copy S3 URI How to use PythonHealthcare NLPPythonJohnSnowLabsScalaNLU from sparknlp.base import DocumentAssembler, ImageAssembler from sparknlp_jsl.utils import vision_llm_preprocessor from sparknlp_jsl.annotator import MedicalVisionLLM from pyspark.ml import Pipeline !wget -O...| Spark NLP
Description This vision-language model is trained to understand medical images and extract key details such as patient demographics, clinical conditions, and prescribed medications, etc. Live Demo Open in Colab Download Copy S3 URI How to use PythonHealthcare NLPPythonJohnSnowLabsScalaNLU from sparknlp.base import DocumentAssembler, ImageAssembler from sparknlp_jsl.utils import vision_llm_preprocessor from sparknlp_jsl.annotator import MedicalVisionLLM from pyspark.ml import Pipeline !wget -O...| Spark NLP
Description This vision-language model is trained to understand medical images and extract key details such as patient demographics, clinical conditions, and prescribed medications, etc. Live Demo Open in Colab Download Copy S3 URI How to use PythonHealthcare NLPPythonJohnSnowLabsScalaNLU from sparknlp.base import DocumentAssembler, ImageAssembler from sparknlp_jsl.utils import vision_llm_preprocessor from sparknlp_jsl.annotator import MedicalVisionLLM from pyspark.ml import Pipeline !wget -O...| Spark NLP
Description This model is a [BioBERT-based] (https://github.com/dmis-lab/biobert) classifier that can classify tweets reporting ADEs (Adverse Drug Events). Predicted Entities ADE, noADE Live Demo Open in Colab Download Copy S3 URI How to use PythonHealthcare NLPPythonJohnSnowLabsScalaNLU document_assembler = DocumentAssembler() \ .setInputCol("text") \ .setOutputCol("document") tokenizer = Tokenizer() \ .setInputCols(["document"]) \ .setOutputCol("token") sequence_classifier = MedicalBertForS...| Spark NLP
Description Classify texts/sentences in two categories: True : The sentence is talking about a possible ADE. False : The sentence doesn’t have any information about an ADE. This model is a BioBERT-based classifier. Predicted Entities Live Demo Open in Colab Download Copy S3 URI How to use PythonHealthcare NLPPythonJohnSnowLabsScalaNLU document_assembler = DocumentAssembler() \ .setInputCol("text") \ .setOutputCol("document") tokenizer = Tokenizer() \ .setInputCols(["document"]) \ .setOutput...| Spark NLP
Description This model is a BioBERT-based Age Group Text Classifier and it is trained for analyzing the age group of a person mentioned in health documents. Age of the person may or may not be mentioned explicitly in the training dataset. The Text Classifier model has been trained using in-house annotated health-related text that have been labeled with three different classes: Adult: A person who is fully grown or developed. Typically refers to someone who is 18 years or older, Child: Require...| Spark NLP
Description This model is a BioBERT based classifier that can classify if an article is a randomized clinical trial (RCT) or not. Predicted Entities True, False Live Demo Open in Colab Download Copy S3 URI How to use PythonHealthcare NLPPythonJohnSnowLabsScalaNLU document_assembler = DocumentAssembler() \ .setInputCol("text") \ .setOutputCol("document") tokenizer = Tokenizer() \ .setInputCols(["document"]) \ .setOutputCol("token") sequence_classifier = MedicalBertForSequenceClassification.pre...| Spark NLP
Description This is a BERT-based model for classification of clinical documents sections. This model is trained on clinical document sections without the section header in the text, e.g., when splitting the document with ChunkSentenceSplitter annotator with parameter setInsertChunk=False. Predicted Entities Consultation and Referral, Habits, Complications and Risk Factors, Diagnostic and Laboratory Data, Discharge Information, History, Impression, Patient Information, Procedures, Other Live D...| Spark NLP
Go beyond “10 over 5.” This guide demystifies NIPPV, explaining the right settings for CPAP and BiPAP in patients with respiratory distress. The post Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the Emergency Department appeared first on ACEP Now.| ACEP Now
As prehospital tourniquet use rises, learn the evidence-based steps for safe removal in the ED and how to avoid life-threatening complications. The post Emergency Department Management of Prehospital Tourniquets appeared first on ACEP Now.| ACEP Now
Our poll reveals how often your EM colleagues read their own X-rays. The results may surprise you. Find out if you're in the majority. The post ACEP’s October 2025 Poll: How Often Do You Read Your Own X-Rays? appeared first on ACEP Now.| ACEP Now
[caption id="attachment_13018" align="alignright" width="450"] UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center[/caption] During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center’s “Stay in the Game” initiative is partnering with trusted community voices in Danville and Charlottesville to encourage open conversations about prostate cancer and the importance of screenings. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States, with 1 in 8 m...| Medicine in Motion News
As AI becomes a routine part of ABA workflows, tools like AI-assisted session note drafting are proving to be highly valuable in saving time and reducing administrative workloads. These tools… The post AI in ABA Notes: A Provider’s Responsibility for Clinical Integrity appeared first on CentralReach | Autism and IDD Care Software.| CentralReach | Autism and IDD Care Software
[caption id="attachment_50274" align="alignright" width="400"] Michael Hainstock, MD, (left) and Michael Shorofsky, MD[/caption] The first Renata Minima stent placement in Virginia marks a milestone for infant cardiac care, now offering an FDA-approved solution specifically designed for the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. UVA Health Children’s pediatric cardiologists Michael Hainstock, MD, and Michael Shorofsky, MD, performed this procedure on a 9-month-old infant with branch pulmonar...| Medicine in Motion News
David C. Shonka Jr., MD, an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Head & Neck Oncologic & Microvascular Surgery, is one of 217 surgeons who earned the Focused Practice Designation (FPD) for Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery on the initial exam in April 2025. The exam consisted of 108 surgeons certified […]| Medicine in Motion News
To help more patients receive lifesaving kidney and liver transplants, the UVA Health Transplant Center is launching a new program today to emphasize the importance of living organ donation. “It’s an honor to be part of a comprehensive, patient-centered transplant team here at UVA Health that gives hundreds of patients the gift of life each year […]| Medicine in Motion News
The School of Medicine is pleased to announce two new interim department chair appointments. Cree Gaskin, MD, was named Interim Chair of the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging in August and Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne, MD, was appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences in September. Dr. Gaskin is a nationally […]| Medicine in Motion News
Get ahead with the essential RBT Certification 2026 updates to ensure compliance and stay on top of credentialing changes.| CentralReach | Autism and IDD Care Software
New proposals would make it illegal to sell high-caffeine energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre| Nursing in Practice
Practice nurses and their teams will begin offering flu jabs for children and pregnant women this week as the NHS winter vaccination programme| Nursing in Practice
Tootie Beuser from South East Genomic Medicine Service discusses the importance of this evolving area of healthcare.| Nursing in Practice
Almost a fifth of children in England who turned five in the 12 months to April 2025 did not receive their pre-school booster jab| Nursing in Practice
The academic year can feel like a tangled mess as you try to navigate the complex schedule changes for clients and staff alike.| CentralReach | Autism and IDD Care Software
When identical twins were diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) at just 17 weeks gestation, Dr. Kathy Bligard, maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Fetal Care Center, stepped in to perform a delicate, lifesaving laser ablation surgery—a procedure offered nowhere else in the St. Louis region. “We look with a camera at the […] The post At the Fetal Care Center, Dr. Kathy Bligard Performs Lifesaving Laser Surgery to Helps Identical Twins Bo...| Obstetrics & Gynecology | Washington University in St. Louis
The government and TikTok launch campaign to ensure people have access to good advice before travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery| Nursing in Practice
Twenty-four soon-to-be CA-1 residents participated in this year’s Basic Skills Boot Camp. Faculty, staff, and residents helped prepare them for their first clinical anesthesiology year. The 2025 boot camp was held on the first week of June. One of the main purposes of this week of lectures and workshops was to prepare residents for their…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAA) are crucial members of the anesthesia care team at the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology. As part of CAA week, we’re highlighting the crucial role that these medical professionals play throughout the perioperative process. What is a certified anesthesiologist assistant? Certified anesthesiologist assistants are highly trained medical professionals with…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) are vital members of the anesthesia care team in the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology, providing support throughout the perioperative process. As part of CRNA week, we’re taking a look at these dedicated healthcare workers and their role in the operating room and beyond. What is a certified…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The government has launched a new pilot scheme to train more social care nurses to prescribe medicines to patients| Nursing in Practice
Steve Whitehead breaks down the critical difference between low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow| EMS1
What do femoral pulse, radial pulse and carotid pulse actually indicate?| EMS1
Get the right dose to the right place: faster| EMS1
GPN Jane Coomber considers the role of the nurse in weight loss. Are patients asking for the latest injectables on the NHS as a 'magic wand'?| Nursing in Practice
A single national formulary (SNF) for prescribing in England will be in place within the next two years under proposals, government has said.| Nursing in Practice
Health professionals urged to be alert for a small increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome after RSV vaccination in adults over 60 years by MHRA.| Nursing in Practice
Originally posted at TheEMTSpot I do not usually steal content or original writings, but this post is too important not to share (and keep for reference). This was originally posted, with all credit due to the author of origin, at: http://theemtspot.com/2014/03/22/101-things-we-should-teach-every-new-emt/ Though this list is focused towards emergency medical technicians, it has inferred and inherent application … Continue reading 101 Things We Should Teach Every New EMT→ The post 101 T...| Schadone.com
When considering the emergency medical services, there has been much discussion regarding the utility of advanced life support and its effectiveness within the emergency medical services (Stiell et al., 2005; Stiell et al., 2003; Stiell et al., 2002; Stiell et al., 1999). One of the most basic skills that paramedics use exclusively is intravenous cannulation … Continue reading EMS Research: Using t Tests→ The post EMS Research: Using t Tests appeared first on Schadone.com.| Schadone.com
NHS England (NHSE) has confirmed the eligibility criteria and key dates for its upcoming autumn Covid-19 jab programme| Nursing in Practice
The public is being reminded to visit their practice nurse before travelling abroad amid high enteric fever cases.| Nursing in Practice
A lack of long-term funding and political planning is undermining health promotion and poor health prevention across the UK| Nursing in Practice
NHS England is set to ‘test’ using health visitors to administer childhood flu vaccinations and other routine immunisations.| Nursing in Practice
Children born to mothers with a BMI of 35 or over are at an increased risk of being admitted to hospital with an infection, a new study shows.| Nursing in Practice
Health visitors are facing ‘unmanageable’ caseloads with services at risk of ‘falling off a cliff’ without immediate action| Nursing in Practice
Women using medicines for weight loss and diabetes have been urged to use ‘effective contraception’, in latest guidance| Nursing in Practice
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and other leading health organisations have written to the foreign secretary to demand action| Nursing in Practice
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.| EMS1
Steve Whitehead breaks down pulse ox plethysmography| EMS1
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma| EMS1
It is important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression| EMS1
We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses| EMS1
Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care| EMS1
Steve Whitehead asks, does your pulse ox probe fail you, or do you fail it?| EMS1
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort| EMS1
Ask the right questions, watch for symptoms that could point to bronchiolitis over pediatric asthma and treat accordingly| EMS1
Steve Whitehead shows you how to use the device that simplifies those difficult breaks and dislocations| EMS1
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes| EMS1
This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture| EMS1
Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus| EMS1
The most important initial care step is to stop the burning process, but it’s also critical to know how to identify the type of burn and estimate the total area affected to help select the most appropriate destination for the patient| EMS1
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of weakness. The vital signs your partner has given you are not very detailed. What are some ways to improve on those findings?| EMS1
Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least| EMS1
Steve Whitehead shares his thoughts on how to handle family members during a cardiac arrest| EMS1
Steve Whitehead wants you to consider this one thing before pulling out the plastic tubes| EMS1
The demonstration of clinical competence is required by anyone in the medical field who is going to provide patient care. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers are required to be clinically competent before they can start taking care of patients. The post What is Clinical Competence? appeared first on The Nerdy Nurse.| The Nerdy Nurse
