Dual-tracer PET/CT shows promise in liver cancer patients
Dual-tracer PET/CT appears valuable for improving tumor staging in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma being evaluated for treatment, according to a study published April 25 in JHEP Reports.
A group led by researchers at the University of Hong Kong in China found the approach detected 12% more disease in patients undergoing staging than CT or MRI and resulted in a change in treatment in a significant number of cases. The results validate the emerging technique, the group noted.
“In a large series of patients, we provided quantitative evidence for the use of combined F-18 FDG and C-11 acetate PET/CT in staging HCC pa...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Molecular Imaging Source Type: news
Eagle Telemedicine Announces Solution to Counter Lack of Palliative Care
Eagle Telemedicine adds new specialty to increase access to life-saving palliative care in underserved communities ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eagle Telemedicine, the leader in technology-enabled inpatient and outpatient care for sustainable healthcare resilience, today... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 25, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Writing Therapy Provides Solace for Advanced Cancer Patients Facing Their Fears
A clinical study focusing on writing therapy demonstrates its potential to alleviate trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness associated with cancer (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 22, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: End-of-Life - Palliative Care Source Type: news
I'm an end of care doctor who's studied 1,000 people on their death beds - this is what patients see before they die
According to palliative care physician Dr Christopher Kerr, from New York, who has been studying end-of-life events for years, patients are usually taken back to poignant moment in their life. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
InHome Connect and Vertedge Health Analytics announce a data-driven partnership to enhance the delivery of palliative care.
This partnership between Vertedge Health Analytics and InHome Connect utilizes data analytics to align patients in value-based care plans with palliative care services, aiming to improve patient care experiences, minimize unnecessary care utilization, and ultimately lower the total cost... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: LIC Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Creating an advance directive for your future well-being
Editor ’s note: April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day No one can predict the future, but putting together an advance directive can bring you peace of mind and a plan for your medical care during an emergency or end of life. Dr. Maisha Robinson, chair of the Palliative Medicine Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, advises people to have these conversations with family members and loved ones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/MbqQbps3sII Journalists: Broadcast-quality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 12, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
CMS: Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements
Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for fiscal year 2025. Includes proposals regarding changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program; the adoption of the most recent Office of Management and Budget statistical area delineations, which would change the hospice wage index; clarifications to current policy related to the "election statement" and the
"notice of election;" and clarifying language regarding hospice certification. Among other things, this rule seeks comments regarding the potential implementat...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 4, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Screening Tool Can Streamline Palliative Care Consults in the ICU
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2024 -- Integrating a simple screening tool upon intensive care unit (ICU) admission can streamline requests for palliative care consultations, according to a study published online April 1 in Critical Care Nurse.Traci N.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 3, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
' Quad Shot' RT, Immunotherapy Improves Local Control in HNC'Quad Shot' RT, Immunotherapy Improves Local Control in HNC
A palliative Quad Shot radiotherapy regimen alongside concurrent immunotherapy can improve local control in symptomatic patients with head and neck cancer but may not improve overall survival.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Public Inspection: CMS: Medicare Program: Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate, Hospice Conditions of Participation, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements
Pre-publication notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for fiscal year 2025. Includes proposals regarding changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program; the adoption of the most recent Office of Management and Budget statistical area delineations, which would change the hospice wage index; clarifications to current policy related to the "election statement" and the
"notice of election;" and clarifying language regarding hospice certification. Among other things, this rule seeks comments regarding the poten...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 1, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
'Life is short, eat the chocolate': NHS chief who urged Brits not to eat a whole Easter egg in one go faces backlash... from fellow medics!
Oxford based palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke agrees that life is too short to not eat an Easter egg after Dr Andrew Kelso, an NHS medical director told people to limit their chocolate consumption. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Supervised Exercise Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes for Metastatic Breast Cancer
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 -- Supervised exercise during palliative treatment leads to beneficial effects on fatigue and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to a study presented at the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Telehealth study on reimbursements for rural healthcare delivery
A recent Mayo Clinic study investigated how telehealth in palliative care may provide value for rural caregivers, healthcare teams and their patients. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 14, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Primary Care Physician's Next Frontier: Palliative Care Primary Care Physician's Next Frontier: Palliative Care
Hospice and palliative care providers are adding primary care at home as a way to manage frail elders who can no longer visit their doctor ' s office.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Assisted dying/assisted suicide
This report covers Parliament and the current law, the Government's role in the debate, international examples of jurisdictions where assisted dying/assisted suicide is available in some form, the involvement of physicians and assessments of eligibility and capacity to give informed consent, and palliative and end-of-life care. It identifies the pursuit of high-quality compassionate end-of-life care as a common theme in the evidence received, as well agency and control for the person dying.ReportHealth and Social Care Select Committee - news (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - February 29, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Source Type: news
