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Journal of Family Health Care
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VOLUME 17 NUMBER 5
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CHILDREN: A PRIORITY FOR GOVERNMENT BUT NOT ALL TRUSTS
Pat Scowen argues that despite the good intentions of government, reform is still needed in hospital and community paediatrics-yet some PCTs are presiding over major reductions in the child health services.
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RECENT RESEARCH IN SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
Professor George Haycock discusses some of the leading theories about possible causes of SIDS and reviews some recent and ongoing research.
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LESSONS FROM THE LATEST INFANT FEEDING SURVEY
The latest survey shows that midwives and health visitors need to provide more support for women in the early days of breast-feeding and increase the duration. But, writes paediatric dietitian Kate Harrod-Wild, this means considerably more input than the present system allows.
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NOCTURNAL ENURESIS IN CHILDREN
Anne Weaver and Penny Dobson from ERIC outline the current approach to bedwetting and the resources and remedies available to help children and parents cope with the problem.
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TODDLER DIETS IN THE UK
1. DEFICIENCIES AND IMBALANCES
Bianca Turnbull, Julie Lanigan and Dr. Atul Singhal from the institute of Child Health explain how deficiencies of iron, zinc and vitamin D, commonly seen in developing countries, are now occuring in toddlers in the UK and why we should be concerned about the impact of dietary imbalances on their health.
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN MEN
Men are increasingly turning to primary care for sexual health advice. To help professionals who are less familiar with STIs in men, consultant nurse Felicity Young outlines some common signs, symptoms and referral criteria, and suggests ways of managing the consultation.
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