Diseases
Diabetes mellitus
This update for healthcare professionals, published in February 2004, focuses on recent changes in our understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical management of diabetes, placing emphasis on controversial issues and recent advances.Emerging infectious diseases
A briefing paper from the Board of Science, providing a signpost to some of the most useful existing information on emerging infectious diseases, November 2004Healthcare associated infections
Guidance on good practice in infection prevention and control, and specifically the responsibilities healthcare professionals have in managing and reducing the incidence and spread of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in all clinical settings.Healthcare associated infections - update to the BMA 2006 report
In February 2006 the BMA produced the report Healthcare associated infections – a guide for healthcare professionals. This update, published in September 2007, brings together new guidance and developments in infection prevention and control.The prevention and treatment of viral respiratory disorders
A briefing, published in September 2007, on the viruses that cause respiratory disorders such as the common cold and influenza. It includes information about the viruses; how they are spread and the ways in which this can be avoided; as well as methods of illness prevention and symptom relief.
See also
- Guidance from the BMA on testing for blood borne viruses for nhs staff, February 2008
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