Clinical Key Toolkit for May 2023

What's happening on Clinical Key this May?

Clinical Key is available to UHNM staff, via NHS OpenAthens login.

All May - Walk this May

Spring is here! So take advantage of the sun, put on your sneakers and get out of your house. Discover Ten Reasons Why You Should Walk and How to Get Started! Check out this article on Clinical Key to learn more about the new directions to take.

All May - Sun Awareness Month

It’s #SunAwarenessMonth! The sun is back so the sunburn season is coming soon… But it is important to protect yourself from UV rays to avoid sunburns. Check out our clinical overview about sunburns to find out everything about the subject.

All May - Make May Purple: Action on Stroke Month

It’s #StrokeMonth! To limit recurrence of a cerebral vascular ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke after a primary event, it’s necessary to implement secondary prevention of strokes. A good starting point is the Stroke, Secondary Prevention Clinical Overview.

May 11^th – International Nurses Day

Get ready for #Internationalnurses Day! The topic of #NursePatient Communication in 2023 is one of the most important issues in improving patient care. Check Clinical Key to learn more on this subject.

May 15^th to 21^st – Mental Health Awareness Week

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ! The more we work together to raise awareness for Mental Health, the better we warn about the importance of valuing one's mental health. A good night's sleep is an important element of good mental health. Check out our clinical overview about Insomnia to find out everything about this subject.

May 16^th to 22nd- Dementia Action Awareness Week

It’s #DementiaActionAwarenessWeek ! The care of patients with dementia in the home setting is extremely challenging for family members and carers. To learn more about the subject, check out our clinical overview.

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Hot Topic! Meningitis

As the BBC reports on the tragic meningitis outbreak in Kent , here are some resources that might help you to understand this condition more. Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more. [You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources] BMJ Best Practice – Overview of Meningitis , Bacterial meningitis in adults Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Bacterial Meningitis in Adults , Bacterial Meningitis in Children Clinical Knowledge Summaries – Meningitis - bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease Oxford Medicine Online – Chapter 52 Meningitis in Oxford Clinical Guidelines: Newly Qualified Doctor (2023) Patient Information MenACWY vaccine [BMJ Best Practice] Bacterial meningitis in adults [BMJ Best Practice] Bacterial Infection of the Lining of the Brain and Spinal Cord (Bacterial Meningitis) in Children: What to Know [Clinical Key] Clinical Calculators - Bacterial Meningitis Scor...

Hot Topic! Sleep Apnoea

The BBC reports A woman who has suffered with sleep apnoea for a decade is finally able to breathe and sleep again thanks to a new implant . What do you know about sleep apnoea? Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more. [You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources] BMJ Best Practice – Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children and Adolescents Clinical Knowledge Summaries – Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome Oxford Medicine Online – Oxford Handbook of Sleep Medicine Patient Information Sleep apnoea in adults (obstructive) [BMJ Best Practice] Breathing Problems While Sleeping (Sleep Apnea): What to Know [Clinical Key] Clinical Calculators Enhanced STOP-Bang screening questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults [Clinical Key] Selected articles from our journal collection Hypoglossal nerve stimulation explantati...

Hot Topic! Obesity

World Obesity Federation says half a billion children will be overweight and calls on governments to act to create healthier environments – a startling headline in the Guardian this month. Learn more about how obesity affects patients. Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more. [You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources] BMJ Best Practice – Obesity in Adults ; Obesity in Children Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Obesity in Adults, Lifestyle Modifications in Management ; Obesity in Pregnancy ; Obesity: pharmacologic management Clinical Knowledge Summaries – Obesity Cochrane Library systematic reviews – Intermittent fasting for adults with overweight or obesity ; What are the effects of adding digital interventions to usual care for managing obesity in children and adolescents? Oxford Medicine Online – Preparing for weight loss surgery : therapist guide (Apple, Robin F. (Robin Faye); ...

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