Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones—an ICU nurse explains their vital role
The floor nurse had just told me that my new patient—let's call her Marie—would not stop screaming.
Apr 10, 2024
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The floor nurse had just told me that my new patient—let's call her Marie—would not stop screaming.
Apr 10, 2024
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Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle control. One characteristic of the disease is the deficiency of dopamine, a neurotransmitter or brain chemical that plays a role in movement ...
Mar 4, 2024
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A cross-Canada study of the emotional needs of parents who bring their children to pediatric emergency departments shows a significant number leave feeling dissatisfied and uncertain about how to care for their child after ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Ph.D. student Janine Westendorp and her colleagues conducted literature research on what patients with cancer and their loved ones perceive as harmful communication from health care providers. The results were published in ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Drug-drug interactions causing adverse effects are common and can cause significant patient harm and even death. A new study is one of the first to examine how clinicians become aware of, and process information about potential ...
Jan 3, 2024
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People considering cosmetic surgery—such as a breast augmentation, liposuction or face lift—should have extra protection following the release this week of new safety and quality standards for providers, from small day-clinics ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Two Leiden researchers have demonstrated how mathematics can improve our health care. Daniel Gomon has developed a model that contributes to the quality of care in hospitals. Marta Spreafico works on an app that helps physicians ...
Dec 14, 2023
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"When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?" This question has been on our minds for years, and it often feels like an answer is just out of reach.
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has welcomed results from the largest ever studies into the forces experienced by rugby players. The results, which provide players and parents with greater clarity and confidence than ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Family members or loved ones who must make treatment decisions for people who have survived cardiac arrest benefited greatly from resources and interventions to help guide their decisions and provide support for them throughout ...
Nov 6, 2023
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