J&J to Rely on Bioethicists for Guidance on New Drugs for Dying Patients
2015-05-07
Terminally ill often have limited access to experimental medicationsContinue Reading
Fall-Related Deaths Nearly Doubled for U.S. Seniors Since 2000
2015-05-07
Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older AmericansContinue Reading
Nursing Homes Using Hospice Care More, But at a Cost
2015-05-06
Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life comfort care, study saysContinue Reading
More Aging Americans Using Canes, Walkers
2015-05-06
Many seniors rely on more than one mobility device, study findsContinue Reading
Heart Drug Digoxin May Not Be Best for Some Heart Patients
2015-05-05
Review found it was tied to early death risk in those with irregular heartbeat, heart failureContinue Reading
Can Statins Help Lower Lung Cancer Death Risk?
2015-05-01
Small reduction seen with cholesterol-lowering drugs, but study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect linkContinue Reading
Can Statins Help Lower Lung Cancer Death Risk?
2015-05-01
Small reduction seen with cholesterol-lowering drugs, but study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect linkContinue Reading
Where You’re Treated for Heart Attack Matters
2015-04-30
Study finds survival difference of about one year between high- and low-performing hospitalsContinue Reading
Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart Failure
2015-04-29
Death rates may be higher for those lacking clear grasp of doctor’s instructions, study suggestsContinue Reading
Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart Failure
2015-04-29
Death rates may be higher for those lacking clear grasp of doctor’s instructions, study suggestsContinue Reading