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Depression in the Elderly- Importance of the Social Assessment Pt. 2

Depression In The Elderly- Importance Of The Social Assessment Pt. 2


 

 

Johnson & Johnson Fined bn Over Drug Claims
J&J and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals promoted Risperdal for unapproved uses, including controlling aggression and anxiety in elderly dementia… Continue reading

Health Watch Perinatal Depression Extended

Health Watch Perinatal Depression Extended
In this extended edition of Health Watch presented by UMass Memorial Health Care Dr. Nancy Byatt discusses perinatal depression, a condition that affects 1 i…


 

 

Raiders talk the talk with teen boys
"Suicide… Continue reading

The 'Social Butterflies' Support Group for Lupus

The 'Social Butterflies' support group for Lupus
One of the greatest challenges Matsushita faced was when her Lupus caused a rare platelet disorder called ITP which required the doctors to remove her spleen. Doctors also … A couple of months… Continue reading

Maternal Perception and Attitudes Regarding Healthcare Professionals’ Guidelines on Feeding Practices in the Child’s First Year of Life.

Maternal perception and attitudes regarding healthcare professionals’ guidelines on feeding practices in the child’s first year of life.

J Pediatr (Rio J). 2013 Jul 10;
Broilo MC, Louzada ML, de Lourdes Drachler M, Stenzel LM, Vitolo MR

To evaluate… Continue reading

Rationale, Timeline, Study Design, and Protocol Overview of the Therapeutic Hypothermia After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Trials.

Rationale, Timeline, Study Design, and Protocol Overview of the Therapeutic Hypothermia After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Trials.

Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2013 Jul 9;
Moler FW, Silverstein FS, Meert KL, Clark AE, Holubkov R, Browning B, Slomine BS, Christensen JR,… Continue reading

Comparison of Proxy Ratings of Main Family Caregivers and Physicians on the Quality of Dying of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients.

Comparison of Proxy Ratings of Main Family Caregivers and Physicians on the Quality of Dying of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients.

Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2013 Jun 30;
Cheng SY, Dy S, Huang SB, Chen CY, Chiu TY

Proxy data… Continue reading

[Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Work-Related Stress Depressive Disorders.]

[Interpersonal psychotherapy for work-related stress depressive disorders.]

Nervenarzt. 2013 Jun 29;
Schramm E, Berger M

In general work involves health promoting functions but can also have hazardous impacts on well-being. Due to a massive change in working conditions it… Continue reading

Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Home Palliative Care Services for Adults With Advanced Illness and Their Caregivers.

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of home palliative care services for adults with advanced illness and their caregivers.

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Jun 6; 6: CD007760
Gomes B, Calanzani N, Curiale V, McCrone P, Higginson IJ

BACKGROUND: Extensive evidence shows… Continue reading

A Family Involvement and Patient-Tailored Health Management Program in Elderly Korean Stroke Patients’ Day Care Centers.

A Family Involvement and Patient-Tailored Health Management Program in Elderly Korean Stroke Patients’ Day Care Centers.

Rehabil Nurs. 2013 May 29;
Chang AK, Park YH, Fritschi C, Kim MJ

PURPOSE: This study aimed to examine the effects of a… Continue reading

I Am Your Smartphone and I Know You Are About to Smoke: The Application of Mobile Sensing and Computing Approaches to Smoking Research and Treatment.

I Am Your Smartphone and I Know You Are About to Smoke: The Application of Mobile Sensing and Computing Approaches to Smoking Research and Treatment.

Nicotine Tob Res. 2013 May 23;
McClernon FJ, Roy Choudhury R

Much is known… Continue reading