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Nurse specialist in sexual health Belinda Loftus outlines the history of syphilis, why it remains a significant public health concern.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

A growing body of research showed that diet management, such as promoting protein and vitamin intake and food restriction play a crucial role in extending time to morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis. However, the current dietary recommendations in nutrition guidelines lack examination of cultural factors. The study aimed to understand the diet influenced by culture in Chinese patients undergoing hemodialysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for 23 patients, aged 23–75 years, undergoing hemodialysis in a local tertiary hospital. Interview questions mainly foc...

Dr Elizabeth England, GP and clinical advisor for mental health for the RCGP, and Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO of the ADHD Foundation, discuss the impact of unrecognised ADHD in adults on primary care and the urgent need to increase the provision of specialist services.

Still, many survey respondents reported feeling 'overwhelmed'