New evidence of the befits of smoking bans, especially for non-smokers
Author archives: Sarah Chapman
Lancet Breastfeeding Series is a call to action
We look at some key messages and findings from the 2016 Lancet Breastfeeding Series and its implications for the UK.
Which painkillers are best for acute pain after surgery?
Reliable Cochrane evidence to help inform choices about single dose oral painkillers for acute pain after surgery
Oral cryotherapy: preventing mouth soreness and ulcers in people having cancer treatments
New evidence on the benefits of oral cryotherapy for people having certain cancer treatments
Detecting dementia: how hit and miss is this questionnaire?
Early diagnosis of dementia is a national priority but how accurately can it be identified?
Getting evidence into nursing practice: replacing the routine
Catch up with our WeNurses tweetchat on evidence for when to change peripheral venous catheters and what's happening in practice
Replacing peripheral venous catheters: have you ditched the routine?
Our new series Evidence for Everyday Nursing starts with this blog on when to re-site peripheral venous catheters
Connections and reflections: a day in a social media village
My reflections on conversations, passion and shared learning in the social media village at EHI Live 2015
Cryotherapy: it’s cool, but is it evidence-based?
Rugby players and celebrities swear by it but what do we know about cryotherapy? Can it help sore muscles and is it safe?
Graves disease: my treatment, my choice – what do I need to know?
Rosalind describes how shared decision-making helped her decide which Graves Disease treatment would be best for her.
Let’s talk about portion size and overeating
Quick guide to important new evidence on portion size
Don’t go large! New evidence on portion size
New evidence that larger portion sizes lead us to eat more.