First-line EGFR inhibitor options for advanced NSCLC require balancing efficacy with patient-centered tolerability trade-offs
New Treatment Options for Lung Cancer Patients with EGFR Mutations
This narrative review examines first-line therapy options for patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. The authors co…
Newer first-line therapies for lung cancer offer more options, but doctors must balance the strength of the drug against how well a patient …
Multidisciplinary decision-making and structured protocols are essential for ECMO withdrawal in cardiac and respiratory failure
Experts Identify Need for Better ECMO Withdrawal Protocols
This narrative review examines the complexities of ECMO withdrawal for patients with cardiac and respiratory failure. The authors emphasize …
New insights highlight the need for better communication and structured plans when deciding to stop ECMO for patients with heart or lung fai…
EUS-GBD shows comparable technical and clinical success to EUS-CDS for malignant distal biliary obstruction
EUS-GBD and EUS-CDS Show Similar Success for Biliary Obstruction
This meta-analysis of 5 studies compared EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) and EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) for patie…
Two different endoscopic procedures show similar success rates for patients with certain types of biliary obstructions when standard methods…
Narrative medicine may improve empathy and communication in Rwanda's post-genocide healthcare system
Narrative Medicine May Improve Communication and Empathy in Healthcare
This narrative review explores the integration of narrative medicine into Rwandan medical education and clinical practice. The authors sugge…
Narrative medicine could help healthcare workers build better empathy and communication skills when treating patients in post-conflict medic…
Self-organized physical activity promotes autonomy and supports motivation for lifelong participation in diverse populations
Self-Organized Physical Activity Promotes Autonomy and Lifelong Motivation
This narrative review explores the intrinsic value of self-organized physical activity compared to organized sports. The authors argue that …
Self-organized activities like skateboarding and climbing offer unique personal value and autonomy that traditional organized sports may not…
Evidence Map Finds Sparse Direct Data on Cancer Care Barriers for Immigrant Workers
Cancer Care Gaps Persist for Immigrant Workers, Review Finds
This systematic evidence map of 48 sources examines cancer care barriers and interventions for immigrant workers. Only 1 source provided dir…
A new review of 48 sources finds cancer care for immigrant workers is held back by language, work, and policy barriers.
Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia provide management guidance
Sleep Care Plan for Early Dementia: Best Evidence
This integrative review and guideline identifies 44 evidence items across 11 themes for managing sleep disturbances in patients with mild co…
A new review maps 44 best evidence items for managing sleep problems in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia.
Multidisciplinary Palliative Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life in Advanced Life Limiting Illness
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation improves quality of life for serious illnesses
Multidisciplinary palliative rehabilitation significantly improves quality of life for patients with cancer, heart failure, and respiratory …
Specialized rehabilitation programs can improve quality of life and reduce hospital stays for adults facing advanced, life-limiting illnesse…
Death preparedness in family caregivers spans spiritual, informational, coping, and support domains
New Findings Reveal How Family Caregivers Prepare for Death
This systematic review and meta-synthesis of 13 qualitative studies explores death preparedness experiences among family caregivers of termi…
Caregivers of terminally ill patients face complex spiritual, social, and personal pressures while preparing loved ones for the end of life.
Prophylactic dexamethasone reduces risk of radiation induced pain flares in patients with bone metastases
Dexamethasone reduces radiation induced pain for bone metastasis patients
This meta-analysis evaluated the use of prophylactic dexamethasone in patients with bone metastases undergoing palliative radiotherapy. The …
A steroid treatment may help prevent sudden spikes in pain for patients receiving radiation therapy for cancer that has spread to the bone.
Nurse-led telehealth interventions significantly improve psychosocial outcomes and quality of life in palliative cancer care
Nurse led telehealth helps cancer patients and their family caregivers
This meta-analysis of 3177 patients and caregivers evaluated nurse-led telehealth interventions for palliative cancer care. The analysis fou…
Nurse-led telehealth programs can reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for both cancer patients and the families caring for them.
Mistletoe extract plus standard treatment shows no quality of life benefit in advanced pancreatic cancer
Trial shows mistletoe extract does not improve pancreatic cancer care
This Phase III randomized controlled trial evaluated mistletoe extract combined with standard care in 290 patients with advanced pancreatic …
A large trial found that adding mistletoe extract to standard treatment did not improve quality of life or weight for patients with advanced…
All Palliative Care Articles
- First-line EGFR inhibitor options for advanced NSCLC require balancing efficacy with patient-centered tolerability trade-offs
- Multidisciplinary decision-making and structured protocols are essential for ECMO withdrawal in cardiac and respiratory failure
- EUS-GBD shows comparable technical and clinical success to EUS-CDS for malignant distal biliary obstruction
- Self-organized physical activity promotes autonomy and supports motivation for lifelong participation in diverse populations
- Narrative medicine may improve empathy and communication in Rwanda's post-genocide healthcare system
- Evidence Map Finds Sparse Direct Data on Cancer Care Barriers for Immigrant Workers
- Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia provide management guidance
- Death preparedness in family caregivers spans spiritual, informational, coping, and support domains
- Multidisciplinary Palliative Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life in Advanced Life Limiting Illness
- Prophylactic dexamethasone reduces risk of radiation induced pain flares in patients with bone metastases
- Mistletoe extract plus standard treatment shows no quality of life benefit in advanced pancreatic cancer
- Nurse-led telehealth interventions significantly improve psychosocial outcomes and quality of life in palliative cancer care
- Identifying volatile organic compounds and olfactory receptors provides a framework for novel malodor management strategies
- Multidisciplinary analysis identifies systemic barriers and age-responsive care needs for older adults living with HIV
- Self-Determination Theory framework supports maternal well-being and confidence in caring for children with autism
- Systematic review reveals significant compassion fatigue differences between high and middle income country palliative care nurses
- EHR-facilitated collaborative care intervention increased initial palliative care consults by 50% in metastatic cancer patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of telehealth in palliative care for advanced cancer
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on face-directed fan therapy for dyspnea in advanced disease
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on Indian clinicians' attitudes toward euthanasia
- Forgiveness psychoeducation reduces death anxiety and burden in end-of-life caregivers over one to three months
- Nurse and social worker telecare team intervention improved quality of life in high-risk patients with COPD, heart failure, or interstitial lung disease
- Early Supportive Care Reduces Symptom Burden in Phase I Cancer Trial Patients
- Review of national and regional datasets shows stable palliative care time in community nursing from 2013 to 2024
- Review of end-of-life acceptance in deceased patients across four European countries
- Perspectives paper challenges stroke care leaders to explore transdisciplinary collaboration over silos in primary care
- Review of case report showing durable response after surgery in metastatic bladder SqCC
- Video consultations reduced symptom burden in palliative neurological care compared to treatment as usual
- Disability benefit take-up varied by cause of death and geography in England and Wales
- Oral health factors in 500 Chinese children with special needs show high caries prevalence and associations with hygiene
- Phase 1 trial shows feasibility of 3D CRT plus SBRT boost for metastatic spinal cord compression
- Dementia associated with higher advance directive completion and surrogate involvement in end-of-life care
- Modified medium-length catheter shows lower complication rates than PICC in advanced cancer patients
- Self-expandable metal stents improve patency and survival in malignant hilar biliary obstruction
- Pilot RCT: Telehealth palliative care model may reduce hospital visits in dementia patients