Helen Cowan

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Helen studied human physiology to PhD level at Oxford University. She then qualified with distinction in Adult Nursing and has worked as a nurse for 12 years in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, elderly care, hospice care and clinical trials.

Popping pills, doing drugs: the nurse’s drug round

Dying Well?

Global Reach, Innovation
Hologram Doctor to Serve Pilgrims
Hologram Doctor to Serve Pilgrims at Madinah Airport: Real-size 3D interaction between Saudi doctors and patients: Saudi Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, launched Tuesday, June 28th, the Holo-Doctor service, for …
Cancer, genetics
Increased risk factors for testicular cancer
Young, tall and white? You’re at increased risk of testicular cancer, says expert, as cases rise 25%: London Medical Laboratory’s latest research reveals that if you are young, tall and white, …
Neurology, Paediatrics, Pharmacy/Drugs
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says new study: New research, involving experts from the University of …
Cancer, Pharmacy/Drugs
Revolution in leukaemia care as new drug …
Revolution in care of leukaemia as new treatment drug approved for cancer patients: Asciminib for Chronic myeloid leukaemia CML works differently to existing treatments, giving hope to patients who need …
Australasia, Autism, Innovation, Integrative, Neurology, Paediatrics
Developing digital tool for autism families
Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to address anxiety concerns for children on the autism spectrum is …

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