The human connection.

For Roeland Wessels, being a successful and happy vet involves mastering one species in which little training is provided. Claire Read reports.

Avoiding procrastination station.

Procrastination is a temptation to which many of us succumb, frequently with an impact on our wellbeing. But according to Jane Davidson, there are techniques that can help. Claire Read reports.

A new start.

Fifteen years ago a financial crisis swept the world. It was a hard time for Jamie Crittall's practice but, as he tells Claire Read, adversity can bring new and positive opportunities.

The gift of giving.

Being kind, and reflecting on that kindness, can offer real benefits to both giver and receiver. Laura Woodward, vet and counsellor to the vet profession, tells Claire Read more.

In the present.

For Laura Woodward, practising vet and counsellor to the veterinary profession, mindfulness is a powerful way to deal with the pressures of day-to-day life - including at Christmastime. Claire Read reports.

The power of gratitude.

For Katie Ford, no achievement ever felt like it was enough - and it was making her miserable. So she started on a personal development journey which took her into coaching and to discovering the impact of gratitude. Claire Read reports.

Necessary support.

A survey found one in 10 women had left work because of symptoms caused by the menopause. As World Menopause Awareness Month continues, Laura Black of Vets Now says it's crucial to introduce support to avoid losing expertise from the workforce. Claire Read reports.

Good natured.

A whole host of evidence shows that time in nature can improve both physical and mental wellbeing. Catriona Mellor, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, tells Claire Read more.

Building a supportive workplace.

As veterinary practices up and down the country prepare to take part in Macmillan's Coffee Morning, Victoria Bowes tells Claire Read about her experience with cancer - and the importance of workplaces supporting those experiencing ill health.

Lending an ear.

After Charles Chavasse discovered people seemed to find it easy to talk to him about their worries, he decided to train as a mental health and wellbeing champion - taking on a more formal role in supporting his colleagues. He tells Claire Read more.

Supporting mind and body.

Claire Gillvray has dedicated her career to exploring the link between physical and mental wellbeing. Claire Read speaks to her to find out how being active can impact on the mind as well as the body.

Creating inclusive workplaces.

How can we build veterinary workplaces that are equally welcoming to all, and in which all are supported to excel? That's the question at the heart of this month's Balance. Here Claire Read speaks to a number of vets from minority ethnic backgrounds to discuss possible answers to this vital question.

A spectrum of support.

Debbie Martin, a veterinary nursing student who is autistic, says supporting neurodiverse people often requires very little adjustment but yields great benefits. Claire Read speaks to her to find out more.

Clinical effects of hypertonic saline boluses in children with severe traumatic brain injury.

Aim: To quantify the effects of 3% hypertonic saline (HTS) boluses on intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) in children.

Methods: A retrospective study of patients admitted to a regional neurosurgical children's intensive care unit.

Results: A total of 156 HTS boluses were given to children with traumatic brain injury.

Investigation of synovial fluid lubricants and inflammatory cytokines in the horse: a comparison of recombinant equine interleukin 1 beta-induced synovitis and joint lavage models.

Background: Lameness is a debilitating condition in equine athletes that leads to more performance limitation and loss of use than any other medical condition. There are a limited number of non-terminal experimental models that can be used to study early inflammatory and synovial fluid biophysical changes that occur in the equine joint. Here, we compare the well-established carpal IL-1β-induced synovitis model to a tarsal intra-articular lavage model, focusing on serial changes in synovial fluid inflammatory cytokines/chemokines and the synovial fluid lubricating molecules lubricin/proteoglycan 4 and hyaluronic acid.

How to Put a Value on the Priceless.

A webinar brought together senior figures to consider how we assess the value of sophisticated drugs when the area is such an intellectual and moral maze.

Support to Self Manage.

The support of a specialist nurse can equip IBD patients to better manage their condition, thereby reducing dependency on hospital services. Claire Read reports.

Supporting Cost Effective Innovations in Treatment.

Specialist IBD nurses at key to ensuring cutting edge biological therapies are used in a way which benefits both trust and patient, as Claire Read explains.

The Nurses who Specialise in Savings.

Specialist nurses are far from just the 'icing on the cake' - in inflammatory bowel disease alone they are consistently preventing emergency attendances and ensuring the most appropriate use of services.

How to Go Digital and Influence People.

Leaders at some of the NHS global digital exemplar trusts tell Claire Read how stability of leadership and consistency of direction have been key factors in their success.