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Discussing patients' end-of-life preferences can result in better care and less stress for families
Thursday, 09 June 2011 06:47

Discussing patients' end-of-life preferences can result in better care and less stress for familiesResearchers from the Mayo Clinic have found that careful bedside discussions about patients' end-of-life preferences can relieve the strain of decision-making on families and ease subsequent medical care, according to a paper published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Study reveals drivers of MRI and CT scan utilization in U.S. and Canada
Thursday, 09 June 2011 06:44

Study reveals drivers of MRI and CT scan utilization in U.S. and CanadaIn a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, scientists recently reported that the use of imaging tests on elderly stroke patients may be affected by age and treatment capacity at any given facility. The assessments they evaluated included magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans, which represent a major component of healthcare expenditure growth.

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Caregivers of mentally ill patients suffer from high levels of stress and self-blame
Thursday, 26 May 2011 15:43

Caregivers of mentally ill patients suffer from high levels of stress and self-blameMental illness can be devastating at any age. Conditions such as schizophrenia and depression take a toll not only on the patient, but on their caregivers as well. A new study from Concordia University and the University of British Columbia reports that people who take care of mentally ill loved ones tend to experience high levels of stress, substance abuse and self-blame, as well as hopelessness and anxiety.

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Experts offer caregivers tips on preventing nonadherence to medication among seniors
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:41

Many caregivers often wonder whether their elderly loved ones' nonadherence to medication is harmful. According to experts, the answer is yes. More than 125,000 people die each year due to failure to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prescription drugs, according to the National Council for Patient Information and Education.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center launches fall prevention program
Monday, 23 May 2011 15:49

Vanderbilt University Medical Center launches fall prevention programAfter turning 65, staying healthy may become more of a challenge for many Americans. Healthy lifestyle choices such as good nutrition and exercise become more important than ever, since frailty can lead to many serious complications. Elderly adults are particularly susceptible to injuries and death resulting from falls.

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