Palliative care enhances quality of life by managing symptoms and stress for patients with serious illnesses, distinct from hospice care focused on end-of-life comfort. It is appropriate at any ...

Palliative care – also known as supportive care or comfort care – is a medical subspecialty that takes a whole health approach to treat the physical and mental symptoms caused by critical illnesses ...

Patients with kidney cancer who want more support during treatment can consider palliative care, whether it’s for symptoms or discussing goals and values. For patients with kidney cancer, ...

Palliative care integration in oncology improves quality of life, reduces aggressive end-of-life care, and may prolong survival, while lowering healthcare costs. Operational challenges include ...

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Serious illnesses like cancer can create a whirlwind of chaos, from physical pain to emotional distress. While chemotherapy and radiation target the disease itself, they can sometimes leave patients ...

Palliative care for inoperable biliary tract cancer (BTC) reduces the use of aggressive chemotherapy at the end of life as well as the risk of death in the emergency department (ED) or intensive care ...

A TV presenter with stage 4 breast cancer has said she's had to "battle" for care. Mum-of-three Mari Grug, 41, was diagnosed ...

Insights into the economics of palliative care, emphasizing the importance of cost-effective and compassionate care for ...

Background The integration of palliative care for individuals with psychiatric disorders is critically important yet remains ...

Visakhapatnam: For the first time in the state, a postgraduate medical degree in palliative care has been approved by the ...