Clinical Trial Shows Benefits of Vinorelbine for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma specialist Dr. Dean Fennell has strongly endorsed the use of vinorelbine as a second-line treatment for patients with relapsed disease.
He was the lead investigator in a recent phase II clinical trial studying the efficacy of vinorelbine for patients whose pleural mesothelioma cancer had progressed after traditional platinum-based chemotherapy.
Fennell, who is chair of thoracic and medical oncology at University of Leicester and University Hospitals in the United Kingdom, has based his belief on the multicenter trial involving 154 mesothelioma patients with relapsed disease.
“Doctors should now feel...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - June 21, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Source Type: news
Knowledge of Palliative Care Low in U.S. Population
Odds of having palliative care knowledge increased for those with frequent health care utilization, regular source of care (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Nursing, Oncology, Critical Care, Journal, Source Type: news
Knowledge of Palliative Care Low in U.S. Population
MONDAY, June 7, 2021 -- Knowledge levels of palliative care are low, especially for those without frequent health care utilization, according to a study published online June 4 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers& Prevention.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 7, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cells to Society: Adaptation and Advancement
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Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - June 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Most in U.S. have little understanding of palliative care, study finds
Most surveyed Americans have an inadequate understanding of palliative care, according to a study published Friday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Most US adults may lack knowledge about palliative care
(American Association for Cancer Research) The majority of surveyed Americans had an inadequate understanding of palliative care, and frequency of health care utilization was one determinant of knowledge. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 4, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Namibia: Cancer Association Calls On Trained Nurses to Register As Consultants
[Namibia Economist] The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) is calling on suitably qualified and trained registered nurses with palliative care experiences in all regions to register as stand-by consultant support caregivers. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 2, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Memorial Sloan Kettering Opening New Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City will begin recruiting soon for its latest clinical trial involving patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma and the expanded use of immunotherapy.
The single-center, phase I study will explore the effectiveness of pembrolizumab in combination with intensity-modulated pleural radiation therapy, known as IMPRINT, in treating unresectable disease.
Pembrolizumab, also known by the brand name Keytruda, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2020 for treatment of a small subset of mesothelioma patients.
As a well-known immunotherapy drug, pemb...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - May 26, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Matt Bardsley Source Type: news
Nigeria: Improving Health Education - an Important Step to Achieving Universal Health Care in Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] Since the global target of Health for All was declared in 1978, Primary Health Care (PHC) is universally recognized as the approach to achieving this goal. A primary health centre should be the first place where people seek healthcare. A functional PHC ensures people receive comprehensive care which begins from promotion and prevention to treatment, curative, rehabilitation, and palliative care that is accessible to everyone in the community. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 20, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Palliative Care Update for Clinicians Palliative Care Update for Clinicians
Timely initiation of palliative care services is a challenge, especially for those with noncancer diagnoses, but recent studies offer novel approaches to end-of-life care planning across settings. (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - May 17, 2021 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Article Source Type: news
University of Surrey develops new app to support palliative care in Ethiopia
(University of Surrey) A mobile phone app has been developed at the University of Surrey to support patients needing end of life care in Ethiopia. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 13, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Palliative Care in COVID: How One Hospital Met the Challenge Palliative Care in COVID: How One Hospital Met the Challenge
"The rapid COVID-19 surge required physicians and staff to innovate quickly to ensure core humanizing values were not lost in the pandemic," one physician explained.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Palliative Care in the ICU: What to Know About Time-Limited Trials
Time-limited trials offer I.C.U. patients and their families a sense of empowerment in the face of low odds. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Paula Span Tags: your-feed-science Life-Sustaining Support Systems, Withdrawal Of Hospitals Dialysis Hospice Care Death and Dying your-feed-health your-feed-healthcare Source Type: news
Long-haul covid-19 renews push to expand palliative care
Advocates point to numerous studies showing that palliative care results in a higher quality of life for patients and lower health-care costs as a result of fewer hospitalizations. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michael Ollove Source Type: news
Samaritan launches palliative care program for patients with advanced heart disease
The program was established in partnership with the American Heart Association and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - April 30, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: John George Source Type: news
