Twenty years ago, a study involving more than 4,000 patients revealed substantial shortcomings in how U.S. hospitals care for the seriously ill. Known by the acronym SUPPORT, this 1995 study underscored the importance of palliative care, which seeks to improve the quality of life for patients with advanced illnesses. “Yet […]
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Do your patients search the Web for health or medical advice? Statistically-speaking, they probably do. According to a Pew Research Health Fact sheet from December 2013, 72% of Internet users reported looking online for health information in the past year. Today, more people than ever are going online and then […]
Children who are allergic to peanuts are taught to avoid more than just peanut butter. Foods such as cereals and baked goods can contain peanut-related products. Food items that are made in factories where peanuts are processed can also pose risks. Peanuts are a leading cause of food-related allergic reactions, […]
New medical guidelines say that women in their 40s should decide for themselves whether they need regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer. The guidelines, which are still in draft form, were released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of medical experts who recommend health […]
Do you care for patients with atrial fibrillation? Then you need to know that this heart condition increases the risk of dangerous blood clots. It’s also important to understand how medications that prevent clotting can increase other risk factors. Atrial fibrillation is a serious medical condition, but treatments vary among […]
As a medical student, Dr. Elizabeth Levin cried while caring for a breast cancer patient. In the process, Dr. Levin admits, she upset the patient and made a difficult situation even worse. Patients say they want doctors to show compassion, but do patients really want medical professionals to express empathy […]