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NICE has recommended that durvalumab can be used as an option with gemcitabine and cisplatin for treatment before surgery, and then alone after surgery, of resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. Learn more: ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

Impostor syndrome is experienced by people across all professions. 🫣 Here Tracy Hinchliffe explains how those in specialist nursing roles can overcome these feelings. ucc-today.com/journals/issue… #ImpostorSyndrome #SpecialistNurses #ProfessionalDevelopment

On World Autism Day, we highlight how disruption or imbalance in the gut microbiota may result in dysbiosis. 🔍 Dysbiosis has been linked to a range of diseases in both children and adults, including autism spectrum disorder. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

Updated guidelines on bowel care from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) promote a positive and proactive approach to care delivery. They cover the essential and fundamental needs of bowel function and management of bowel disorders. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

Containment products are a vital part of both emergency and long-term management of bladder and bowel dysfunctions. We hope this will support readers in thinking about how their service runs and give some suggestions for possible improvements. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

Have you explored the programme for #ACP2026? 🎤 Hear about these topics: Functional neurological disorders and urinary retention Advances in Continence Technology in Community and the Home Looking after the Wellbeing of the Workforce Programme: fitwise.eventsair.com/acp2026/progra…

The bowels of people with Down syndrome can be affected in a number of different ways. This article outlines these conditions and give practical tips on how these can be managed: ucc-today.com/journals/issue… #DownSyndrome #BowelHealth #Constipation #WorldDownSyndromeDay

Have you thought about having a nutrition champion in your organisation? Nutrition and Hydration Week would be a perfect time to think about this. There are plenty of resources for them online nutritionandhydrationweek.co.uk/get-involved-2/ #NutritionandHydrationWeek #KeepDrinking #OneSipAtATime

Nutrition and Hydration Week, held every March since 2012, unites us to highlight food and drink's role in health. Join the Global Tea Party and share your nutrition focus! #NutritionandHydrationWeek #KeepDrinking #OneSipAtATime

Ketamine use can cause kidney obstruction, papillary necrosis and in severe cases, acute renal failure. On World Kidney Day ensure you're up to date with diagnosis and management of ketamine's effects on the urinary system at: #WorldKidneyDay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

This International Women's Day we're celebrating all the women who work in urology and continence care. 🧔‍♀️ This year's theme is #GiveToGain, supporting patients and carers to understand and manage their conditions. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Yoga has been shown to benefit people with a number of different health conditions. 🧘‍♀️ This study looked at whether a specifically-designed yoga programme, run over 12 weeks, could help relieve symptoms in women with urinary incontinence. Find out more: ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

ICYMI: Have you downloaded the updated catheter care guidance from the RCN (Royal College of Nursing)? Both practical and clinical, combining evidence and expert opinion, find out more here ucc-today.com/journals/issue… #CatheterCare #Continence #EvidenceBasedPractice

The UTI Information Service is a nurse-led, public-facing UTI information service set up by the Urology Foundation. Helen Lake reflects on the first year of running this service. She looks at how these findings can be applied to nursing practice. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

See what the experts think!✍️ Our series of Editors' top tips is now all in one place for easy reference. Next time you start writing a new article, take a look at this series of short videos to make sure you're on the right lines. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

On International Urogynecology Awareness Day, find out how patient decision aids can help women chosing treatment options for surgical management of stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. ucc-today.com/journals/issue… #InternationalUrogynecologyAwarenessDay

For people with bowel conditions, the urgent need to use the toilet can impact on their quality of life. The 'Can't Wait' cards from @GutsCharityUK have been designed to reduce the embarrassment of explaining why you need urgent access to a toilet. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…

The Association for Continence Professionals invites you to join them at their 2026 Annual Conference and Networking Exhibition, taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland! Find out more about this years event on the dedicated event website 🔗 fitwise.eventsair.com/acp2026/ #ACP2026

We love your support and enthusiasm for your patients. This Valentine's Day, show your colleagues how much you love them by recommending they: ♥️ Register on the UCCT website to access the online journal and our resources: ucc-today.com/journals/lates… ♥️ Follow us on social media.

Children with Down syndrome have a higher incidence of congenital abnormalities affecting the bowel. 🧒 These can include Hirschsprung’s disease and anorectal malformations, as well as conditions such as coeliac disease and constipation. Learn more: ucc-today.com/journals/issue…