Alzheimer's disease & dementia

New database aims to make Alzheimer's diagnosis easier and earlier

Do you get nervous when you can't think of a word? Chances are it's a momentary lapse, but problems with language are one of the symptoms that can indicate a neurodegenerative disorder like Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, ...

Medical research

Peripherally inserted central catheters often used in CKD

(HealthDay)—Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used in hospitalized patients with stage 3b or greater chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR],

Oncology & Cancer

Person-centered app helps women with breast cancer

The face-to-face meetings between the patient and the care provider might be successfully complemented with person-centered e-support. A preliminary evaluation of breast cancer patients shows that a newly developed app can ...

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