An invisible issue.

Awareness of sexually transmitted infections in women who have sex with women is a vital yet often invisible part of healthcare practice.

Promoting sexual health in women who have sex with women.

This article aims to illustrate how women who have sex with women are at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), despite perceptions that this group is at low risk. Data on the prevalence of STIs among these women are lacking and they may not be aware of the risk of contracting STIs. The article outlines the types of sexual practice that may put women who have sex with women at risk and describes methods to reduce the spread of STIs.

The relationship between diabetic amputees and vascular reviews.

This paper reviews the data in the literature pertaining to risk factors for amputation in the diabetic population, and describes a retrospective study to assess the vascular and other assessments carried out on a sample of 50 diabetic patients undergoing minor (toe and foot) and major (below-knee and above-knee) amputations. The study found that 50% of the patients did not have Doppler studies, 52% did not have angiography, and 78% did not have angioplasty. Major amputations were performed in 76% of the sample.

Letters.

SHEEPSKINS AND PRESSURE SORE PREVENTION PROBLEMS OF ABPI TESTS NAMING NAMES.