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Penn study finds ICD devices offer heart patients life-saving benefits
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine have discovered that implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) — electric monitoring devices that deliver a lifesaving shock in the event of a cardiac arrest — help patients with heart problems live longer more active lives. view more (2007-04-09)
Palliative care intervention for patients with advanced cancer provides quality of life benefits
Patients with advanced cancer who received a palliative care intervention focused on addressing physical and psychosocial issues and care coordination that was provided at the same time as cancer treatment reported improved quality of life and mood but did not experience a significant change in the number of days in the hospital or the severity of... view more... (2009-08-19)
Talking to smart homes to improve quality of life
Telling your house to turn on the lights or record a TV programme may be the ultimate high-tech luxury, but for elderly and disabled people voice-operated smart homes could dramatically improve quality of life. INSPIRE has successfully tested such a system. view more (2005-01-11)
Poor sleep is associated with lower relationship satisfaction in both women and men
A bidirectional association exists between couples' sleep quality and the quality of their relationship. view more (2009-06-10)
Physiotherapy has short-term benefits for patients after knee surgery
Physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of patients who have had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis in the short term, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-09-25)
Ultra low-dose estrogen shown safe for post-menopausal women
A study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center has shown that extremely low doses of estrogen had no ill effects on the cognitive abilities or general health of older women over the course of two years. view more (2006-07-17)
Autologous muscle-derived cells may treat stress urinary incontinence
Researchers have confirmed that transplanting autologous muscle-derived cells (AMDC) into the bladder is safe at a wide range of doses and significantly improves symptoms and quality of life in patients with stress urinary incontinence. view more (2009-04-27)
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center reports advancements and solutions for quality of life assessments
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researchers recently published the first series of chapters in a two-part monograph discussing quality of life (QOL) assessment - best practices, promising techniques and revolutionary applications. view more (2005-12-12)
Should older men be screened for prostate cancer?
Screening for prostate cancer in older men has been problematic. While this form of cancer can be fatal, it often progresses so slowly that men are more likely to die from some other disease. Aggressive treatments such as radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy may eradicate the cancer but have negativ view more (2006-05-02)
Energy Boost For Fatigued Cancer Patients
SWALLOWING a specially designed energy drink each day could boost cancer patients left exhausted by chemotherapy, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer today* (Tuesday). Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of treatment for cancer, robbing patients of the energy to perform everyday tasks and severely impairing... view more... (2002-06-11)
Patients' views about their illness can help treatment planning
What is it like to be chronically ill? Those people with severe illnesses such as Huntington's disease or multiple sclerosis do not see their illness in the same way as health professionals do. Associate professor Ad Kaptein, Leiden University, Netherlands organised an international symposium on patients' representations of their illnesses at... view more... (2001-08-31)
Simple steps make breast cancer survivors eager to exercise, study shows
Simple steps, like giving breast cancer survivors an exercise workbook or step pedometer, can improve their quality of life and fatigue levels. view more (2007-06-14)
Partners of cancer survivors at risk for depression
A new study shows that partners of cancer survivors are susceptible to the same stresses as cancer survivors themselves over the long term, and in some cases, suffer more quality of life-related effects than survivors. view more (2007-04-09)
Brown Expert Offers Guide to End-of-Life Care
Years ago, dying patients in most communities often had a single option if they needed hospice care. Now they have many more; competition reigns. view more (2009-02-11)
Survey shows poor understanding of Macular Disease among health care professionals
A survey of people suffering from Macular Disease (MD) - the most common cause of new blindness in the over-60s - reveals a high level of dissatisfaction with the UK health care system, particularly in relation to the diagnosis of the condition. The findings of the survey of 1300 members of the Macular Disease Society are published in the British... view more... (2002-06-27)
Satisfaction with life in middle age
Satisfaction with life in middle age can depend on how high people's self esteem is and how good their relationship is with their current spouse or partner. But there are other factors, such as the age at which they first had sex, or how romantic they are. These are some of the results of a 25 year study by Charles T. Hill of Whittier College,... view more... (2001-06-25)
Satisfaction with life in middle age
Satisfaction with life in middle age can depend on how high people's self esteem is and how good their relationship is with their current spouse or partner. But there are other factors, such as the age at which they first had sex, or how romantic they are. These are some of the results of a 25 year study by Charles T. Hill of Whittier College,... view more... (2001-06-22)
Human Genetic Testing: JRC Reports On Quality Standards Across Europe
The JRC has published a report on the current scope and quality of genetic testing services in Europe. The report identifies shortcomings and proposes measures to ensure the highest quality of such services including harmonised quality control, development of a common range of certified reference materials, better cross-border co-operation and the... view more... (2003-11-24)
University of Ulster research offers hope to Fibromyalgia sufferers
New research at the University of Ulster today offered hope to suffers of Fibromyalgia, a life-crippling disease affecting millions of women worldwide. The University is spearheading one of largest studies ever into the treatment of Fibromyalgia, a distressing chronic pain syndrome that affects three percent of women across the globe. In Northern... view more... (2003-03-04)
UCLA cancer researchers develop quality measures for colorectal cancer surgery
A set of quality measures used to evaluate the quality of care received by patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer has been created by UCLA researchers in an effort to improve care before, during and after the surgery. view more (2006-11-15)
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