Biomedical subjects

Kathryn Godfrey

Publications and source records attributed to Kathryn Godfrey.

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Negotiating the information maze.

The internet is the world's largest information source. And it is still growing rapidly--by 20 million new pages a month according to some estimates. Internet usage is also increasing. It was estimated that 140 million people were using this resource in 1996. Last year, that number had grown to an estimated 605 million (NUA Internet Surveys, 2003). One of its functions is to be a source of information for patients wanting to know more about their illnesses.

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Invasive fungal infection occurring in low birthweight infants.

A national surveillance study has been launched to look at the rate of invasive fungal infection in low birthweight infants. The survey has been prompted by the rise in morbidity and mortality in pre-term infants caused by candida. The rate of fungal infection is estimated to be about 2 in 100 babies who are born at a weight below 1,500 g (Saiman et al, 2000; Stoll et al, 1996). It is likely that the increasing incidence is due to the improved survival rates of these very young babies. Fifteen years ago very premature babies would have been of 29-30 weeks' gestation--currently they are more likely to be aged 25-26 weeks. But their extreme prematurity means that they need more invasive and intensive care.

Humans↗

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Support systems for returners.

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Career Choice↗

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Implementation of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool.

A screening tool designed to identify patients at risk of malnutrition across the whole range of health care settings is gradually becoming established in practice. The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) was developed by the Malnutrition Advisory Group and is endorsed by the British Dietetic Association, the RCN, and the Registered Nursing Home Association.

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New guidance on long-term oxygen therapy management and delivery.

New guidance on how long-term oxygen therapy is managed and delivered will be implemented in 2005 (Box 1). One of its aims is to reduce the number of patients who receive the treatment inappropriately. The guidance comes in response to a Department of Health review of domiciliary oxygen therapy back in 2000. This looked at supply arrangements and whether patients should continue to access the service via GP prescription. It included the views of royal colleges, patient groups and oxygen suppliers.

Drug Prescriptions↗

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