Why don’t people get same mercy Aug 16, 2008
Palliation means managing pain when you can t cure. We can make a dying person comfortable. (New Haven Register, CT)
The Story Behind Kennedy's Surgery Jul 30, 2008
Outcomes of surgery for glioblastomas have not improved significantly in recent decades, several doctors say, so they tend to recommend a wait-and-see approach reserving surgery for palliation if it is needed later in the course of therapy. These doctors said that the concept of reducing the amount of cancer so radiation and chemotherapy can interact more effectively made a lot of sense theoretically, but in a practical sense, had not panned out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Small Birth Size Linked To Changes In The Cardiovascular System That Predispose To Later Disease Jul 24, 2008
"By highlighting these specific heart and circulatory changes in the developing child, we may, in the future, be able to develop interventions that target the origins of heart and circulatory diseases. These diseases are the world's biggest killers but their causes are still poorly understood and the vast majority of medical attention is given to their palliation once they have already occurred. I believe my studies and future studies will focus more on childhood in an effort to better... (Science Daily)
Emphasys Medical to Present VENT Clinical Trial Data at ATS 2008 May 13, 2008
Monday, May 19, 3:10 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hall G -- Frank Sciurba, M.D., will present on Bronchoscopic Methods for Palliation of Emphysema. About the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve The Zephyr EBV is a novel, minimally-invasive device intended to treat emphysema. (PR Newswire)
Autism Speaks announces multinational initiative May 10, 2008
The Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction will support research to enhance mental health, neurological health, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning and to reduce the burden of related disorders through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation. Associated research will advance our understanding of human thought, emotion, behavior, sensation, perception, learning and memory. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Antibiotic Use High Among Nursing Home Patients With Advanced Dementia Feb 28, 2008
"The extensive antibiotic use demonstrated in this study is concerning given the lack of demonstrable benefits and the potential burdens of treatment in this terminally ill population for whom the goal of care is often palliation," write study authors Susan L. Mitchell, M.D., M.P.H., of Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research, and Erika D'Agata, M.D., M.P.H., of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. "Moreover, we believe that the widespread use of antibiotics in advanced dementia may... (Science Daily)
Hebrew SeniorLife researcher finds Feb 26, 2008
The extensive antibiotic use demonstrated in this study is concerning given the lack of demonstrable benefits and the potential burdens of treatment in this terminally ill population for whom the goal of care is often palliation, write study authors Susan L. Mitchell, M.D., M.P.H., of Hebrew SeniorLifes Institute for Aging Research, and Erika DAgata, M.D., M.P.H., of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Moreover, we believe that the widespread use of antibiotics in advanced dementia may pose... (EurekAlert!)
Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care Feb 5, 2008
"To allow people to receive good palliation while they are still receiving some cure-directed therapies -- that might make for a smoother transition that might be more attractive to African-Americans," she said. More information. (Health-Finder)
Study examines self-expanding plastic stents in the treatment of benign esophageal conditions Jan 26, 2008
Self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) are the current endoscopic standard for palliation of dysphagia resulting from malignant esophageal stenosis. SEMSs have also been used with variable success in the treatment of benign strictures. (EurekAlert!)
2 locals help revise state Cancer Control Plan Jan 4, 2008
They include: Prevention; Early detection and screening; Cancer diagnosis and staging; Treatment and palliation and Data and metrics ... In treatment and palliation, the fourth category, ensuring hospital compliance with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines is key. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Kath records 1,864 cancer cases within three years Dec 5, 2007
Out of the number, 166 of the affected persons died whilst the rest were treated through medication and palliation ... Dr. Awuah explained that because cases were reported late, 80 percent of patients were treated through palliation (surgery), which shortened their lifespan. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cancer is curable - Dr Baffour Awuah Dec 2, 2007
He said there were other means of treating cancer apart from resorting to the palliation (surgery) which could prolong the life of the patient and, therefore, advised the public not to wait till the problem deteriorated, but to go for early examination to know their status for early treatment. He said about 100 cases of the Breast Cancer Disease was recorded annually at the Oncology Department of the Hospital and more than 80 per cent of the reported cases have to be treated through palliation... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Endobronchial valve significantly improves emphysema Oct 23, 2007
But with emphysema, air sacs in the lungs lose elasticity and become hyper-inflated, resulting in decreased function and a feeling of breathlessness, said Dr. Sciurba, principal investigator of the multi-center trial, known as the Endobronchial Valve for Emphysema Palliation Trial (VENT) and director of the Emphysema Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Endobronchial valves can allow these over-distended, diseased portions of lung to deflate, improving overall function. (EurekAlert!)
Ethanol Injection Helps Manage Bone Metastasis In Thyroid Cancer Patients Jun 6, 2007
"PEI appears effective in terms of palliation (control) of symptoms (such as pain) and tumor size reduction and does not induce significant systemic side effects," noted Nakada. "In addition, PEI is a feasible treatment for radioiodine-ineffective tumors and has a potential for improving general performance or quality of life for selected patients," he added. (Science Daily)
Marriage of great benefit to the depressedBreakthrough liver cancer treatment found Jun 6, 2007
"A few years ago, we had only palliation to offer these patients and survival lasted no longer than six months," said Dr. Bernard Nordlinger, lead author of the study and chairman of surgery and oncology at Ambroise Pare Hospital in Paris. "This treatment should be proposed as a new standard for these patients.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Hospice director retires Apr 3, 2007
How rewarding it has been for me to see the focus of care change from continued treatment at all cost to palliation or comfort care. I think of hospice as high touch, not high tech. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Elizabeth Edwards and bone metastases from breast cancer Mar 23, 2007
Chemotherapy is usually reserved as the last line, for when other modalities have failed or when rapid palliation is needed for pain or other symptoms caused by tumors impinging on nerves or other structures. In the end, as for all patients, it's impossible to predict how long Mrs. Edwards has, especially since she has breast cancer. (ScienceBlogs)
InSightec's ExAblate(R) 2000 Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) System is Approved for Sale in Canada Mar 12, 2007
"We are delighted that Canadian women suffering from uterine fibroids will now have access to this technology." Doctors from the Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network (UHN) Joint Department of Medical Imaging in Toronto, Ontario are conducting clinical studies on uterine fibroids, pain palliation of patients suffering from advanced bone metastases and breast tumors using the ExAblate 2000. About ExAblate 2000 The ExAblate 2000 is the first system to use the breakthrough MRgFUS... (Canada Newswire)
Hospice By The Sea: care for patients, relief for relatives Nov 26, 2006
Relieving pain is of course a major part of palliation. However, family and friends of the patient are also suffering, emotionally and also, as with Wendee Mason, from the burden of being a caregiver. (North County Times)
No point hating `poor, sick old man' Oct 22, 2006
If the physician does not diagnose for the cause of the symptoms, it will be difficult to provide appropriate palliation for the vulnerable person and she may, as a result, succumb to a painful death. The doctor hopes death will be fairly quick, and if he tells the family that their loved one is suffering from pneumonia, they will never find out the real cause of the symptoms. (Toronto Star -- Life)
Pregnancy Risky After Heart Defect Repair Sep 6, 2006
Drenthen's group concludes that the pregnancy is not likely to cause severe complications among women whose Fontan palliation resulted in adequate repair. However, based on the high miscarriage rates, other complications during pregnancy, neonatal deaths, and lack of data regarding long-term outcomes, they write, "these problems are important reasons to regard pregnancy as not advisable.". (MEDLINEplus)
Cytogen Announces Positive Interim Findings from a Phase I Clinical Trial of QUADRAMET(R) Combination Study in Patients with Relapsed Multiple Myeloma Jun 4, 2006
The standard approved dose of QUADRAMET for palliation of bone pain is 1. 0 mCi/kg; -- These patients had received an average of 3. (PR Newswire)
CHIR's Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Rewards Two Canada-Wide Science Fair Winners with Summer Research Jobs May 20, 2006
IMHA addresses causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions related to bones, joints, muscles, connective tissue, skin and teeth. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. (Canada Newswire)
For End of Life Care, Less May Be More Mar 29, 2006
The authors recommend that when considering prescribing drugs for an elderly patient, physicians should take into account the patient's remaining life expectancy, time until treatment benefit of a given therapy, goals of care for that patient, and whether the treatment target should be palliation, maintenance of current status, treatment of acute illness, or prevention of morbidity and mortality ... Depending on the clinical situation and the wishes of patients and family, those targets may... (MedPage Today)
Kubby's Request Denied Mar 7, 2006
University of California - Davis School of Medicine National Institutes of Health - National Cancer Institute (NCI) $313,545 Simultaneous Care: Linking Palliation to Clinical Trials Meyers, Frederick J. Institution: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SPONSORED PROGRAMS, 118 EVERSON HALL DAVIS, CA 956165200 Fiscal Year: 2002 Department: INTERNAL MEDICINE Project Start: 25-JUL-2002 Project End: 30-JUN-2007 ICD: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE IRG: NCI url: home. earthlink. (smokedot.org)
Letters to the Editor Feb 16, 2006
Death is not always agonizing and the physician often is able to provide a reasonable degree of palliation for the patient -- but not always. Pain may be intolerable, distress over separation from loved ones, pity or loss of responsibility for their welfare may be overwhelming. (Burlington Free Press)
Early detection of GI cancer easy now Feb 12, 2006
with the new technique we are aiming at curing the disease rather then palliation,'' Ganga Ram Hopsital's Gastroenterology Department Sr Consultant Dr Ranbir Sud told reporters here. The new techniques will be launched at the annual two-day international ENDOCON-2006 conference 'GI Cancer: Prevention to Palliation', commencing from tomorrow, he said. (Webindia123)
