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CHEST: Uncertainty Surrounds Opioids in Advanced COPD (CME/CE)
News | www.medpagetoday.com | Nov 6, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may not be getting effective treatment for dyspnea toward the end of life, researchers reported here.
Morphine side effects can indicate infection
News | www.imt.ie | Nov 6, 2009
New morphine side effects in otherwise stable patients can warn palliative care physicians that infection is imminent even before a person’s temperature rises, research by the Palliative Care Team at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) has revealed.
http://www.imt.ie/opinion/2009/11/morphine_side_effects_can_indi.html
RCGP launches radical new end-of-life care strategy
News | www.healthcarerepublic.com | Nov 6, 2009
The RCGP has launched a new strategy for end of life care this week, giving GPs a central role in the radical upgrading of patient services.
Haven HealthCare Named to 2009 HomeCare Elite as a Top Home Health Care Provider
Press Release | www.prweb.com | Nov 4, 2009
PR: Haven Healthcare, a full-service home health agency in the Salt Lake City, Utah region, has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite, recognized to be among the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. The agency provides in-home medical, non-medical, and hospice care. Walnut
http://www.prweb.com/releases/home-health-care/home-care-utah/prweb3134974.htm
Ethics and Healthcare Reform Panel, Community Forum Open to Public November 17
Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Nov 3, 2009
Ethics and Healthcare Reform Panel, Community Forum Open to Public November 17. Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care hosting free, community healthcare forum in Edison Park / Chicago.
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Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia Are Still Poorly Understood, Undertreated in Latino Communities
Press Release | www.prlog.org | Nov 2, 2009
Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia Are Still Poorly Understood, Undertreated in Latino Communities. Leading Physician Expert in Miami Offers Hope and Help during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with New Book, “Espero Que Sepan: La Guía Holística para la Enfermedad de Alzheimer” and 1 hour radio
Lack of palliative care causes unnecessary suffering for India's terminally ill people
Press Release | www.bmj.com | Oct 28, 2009
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http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/339/oct28_2/b4404?rss=1
Amedisys, Inc. 3Q09 (Qtr End 9/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)
News | seekingalpha.com | Oct 28, 2009
Thanks, Jessica. Good morning and welcome to the Amedisys investor conference call to discuss the third quarter 2009 earnings announcement and related matters. If you have not received a copy of our press release, you may access it on the Investor Relations page on our website at www.amedisys.com.
Aggressive treatments for frail elderly questioned
News | www.reuters.com | Oct 14, 2009
BOSTON (Reuters) - Uninformed relatives responsible for the care of advanced Alzheimer patients often seek overly aggressive treatments, and doctors treating frail elderly with kidney failure should be
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59D5IP20091014?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Regains Rights to Relistor from Wyeth ; Progenics to Receive $10 -
News | www.biospace.com | Oct 14, 2009
Progenics will assume full control of future development and commercialization of subcutaneous RELISTOR after a one-year transition, and will immediately take over ongoing development of the oral form of the drug. Under the terms of the transition agreement, Wyeth has agreed to:
http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=159053&full=1
