Welcome to CareMail
Welcome to CareMail, the website that provides UK Health Professionals with the latest medical news. CareMail originated as a bi-monthly email sent to practice nurses throughout the UK. After 2 years' of increasing interest from you we've decided to expand and provide a permanent online resource.
Latest Articles…
Rectal bleeding : Removing the stigma
When medical conditions come under the heading of 'embarrassing illnesses' it is often difficult to discover when the patient first discovered symptoms. So when a patient presents with rectal bleeding, it is important to consider all possible causes and outcomes.
Which foods really help to lower cholesterol?
Conflicting information in the media and online may leave patients feeling confused about which foods really help to lower cholesterol. While some foods, such as plant stanol/sterol-enriched spreads and soluble fibre-rich foods can be recommended with confidence, others, such as garlic, may be of questionable value. This article will help you to separate fact from fiction so that you can advise patients on effective, scientifically-sound dietary changes to lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
Women’s Careline – a valuable free and confidential resource
Ethicon Women’s Health & Urology established their Careline in 2002 to give women and health professionals a free and confidential resource on gynaecological matters. It was specifically started to provide information and advice on GYNECARE TVTTM – the very successful procedure for stress urinary incontinence which has received a favourable 11 year-review.123
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease affects 8% of the population and this figure is set to rise in the future. This month Kidney Research UK discusses the role Primary Care can have in the fight against CKD.
The role of diet in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common, inherited genetic condition characterised by abnormally high cholesterol levels which increases the risk of early development of coronary heart disease. A healthy diet confers cardioprotective benefits and is an important component in the treatment of this high risk group.1 Plant stanols/sterols may prove to be an effective adjunct to the cholesterol lowering treatment of heterozygous FH children and adults.7
Balloon Sinuplasty™ Technology: A surgeon’s perspective
We speak to Consultant ENT Surgeon Sam Jayaraj about Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology and the way it has changed chronic sinus treatment.
Reflections On a Career In Colorectal Surgery
Paul Durdey qualified in Medicine in 1977. He pursued a career in colorectal surgery. As he comes towards the twilight of his career he discusses his colorectal surgery as a career, the outline of his training the types of diseases he has dealt with, the evolution of surgical procedures and the role nurses play in his work.
Ethicon Women’s Health & Urology - Bringing hope to hundreds of women
Ethicon Women’s Health & Urology (EWHU) is a specialised business within the global provider of medical solutions, Johnson & Johnson. It is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for common women’s health problems and to providing easy-to-understand information so that women may weigh up their options and, along with their doctors, make informed decisions about their choice of treatment.
Leeches, Aloe Vera and Red Hot Pokers: a brief history of haemorrhoid treatment
Ever since we started walking on two legs humanity has had to contend with haemorrhoids. They’re even referred to in the Bible! Consultant surgeon Karim Muhammad gives us a history of haemorrhoid treatment.
Could our climate be bad for our sinuses?
In the UK we are famous for talking about the weather but maybe it accounts for more than our choice of umbrella or sunglasses. As hay fever season gets well underway we ask if our weather could be affecting our sinuses and increasing our chances of contracting sinusitis.
Published in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing's Practice Nurse Association
