‘I’m going to die alone’
This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable topic: the possibility that she…
Consumer groups, regulator concern as number of Australians accessing super to fix health surges again
Tens of thousands of Australians were allowed to withdraw more than $1.4 billion from their superannuation on compassionate…
Barely 4% of Indians have access to palliative care | India News
Barely 4% of Indians have access to palliative care On the eve of World Palliative Day, palliative care…
What Is Cancer Cachexia? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
IntroductionPathophysiology of cancer cachexiaClinical features and symptomsPrevalence and clinical impactDiagnosis and stagingManagement strategiesChallenges and research directionsConclusionsReferencesFurther reading Cancer…
Tasmanian medicinal ice cream supporting palliative care patients, one scoop at a time
You won’t find this ice cream at a cafe or supermarket. It’s been nutritionally fortified with medical-grade vitamin…
These Two Simple Interventions May Cut CRC Recurrence Risk
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m Dr David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of…
Doctors’ End-of-Life Choices Break the Norm
A new survey revealed that most doctors would decline aggressive treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ventilation, or…