Archive: 07/07/2014
Support team aiding caregivers of cancer patients shows success, researchers report
Many caregivers of terminal cancer patients suffer depression and report regret and guilt from feeling they could have done more to eliminate side effects and relieve the pain.
Jul 7, 2014
College athletes with abusive coaches more willing to cheat
College athletes who have abusive coaches are more willing to cheat in order to win than players with more ethical coaches, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association and based on surveys ...
Jul 7, 2014
Obesity, large waist size risk factors for COPD
Obesity, especially excessive belly fat, is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Jul 7, 2014
Alzheimer's disease: Simplified diagnosis, with more reliable criteria
How many patients receive an incorrect diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease? The answer is a surprisingly high number: over a third! To reduce the number of errors, the diagnostic criteria must be the most reliable possible, ...
Jul 7, 2014
Sutures or staples? The best choice for closing a C-section
In the largest study to date comparing sutures (stitches) versus surgical staples for closing a C-section, researchers found a 57 percent decrease in wound complications in women who were sutured versus those who received ...
Jul 7, 2014