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No substantial benefit from transplantation reported for a high-risk leukemia subtype
Study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found treatment guided by measuring minimal residual disease was associated with better outcomes for hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients.
How Loved Ones with Alzheimer's Benefit from Our Visits
The Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging family and friends to stay active in the lives of loved ones with Alzheimer's, citing lasting benefits. Learn more.
Why I Almost Fired My Doctor
Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.
What Doctors Should Know About Social Media Risks and Rewards
Social media can be a powerful tool for engaging and educating patients, but it comes with liability risks. Help protect yourself and your practice by review...
4 Ways to Find a Doctor Who's Right for You
If consumers are trying to find a doctor they can trust, Consumer Reports has 4 key strategies—they're backed by research or use information from professional organizations.
Why we need more transplant physicians
In the past 25 years, I never once had to question if my job had meaning. It is my mission to make sure transplant trainees won’t question theirs either.
Could organ transplant medication prevent Alzheimer's?
Commonly used medication for organ transplant patients that also inhibits the enzyme calcineurin may be able to protect patients from Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
8 Ways to Help Elderly Loved Ones Prevent Dehydration
Dehydration can be a major health risk for elderly adults, who are likelier than younger people to get dehydrated. Luckily, the following steps will help you keep your elderly loved ones healthy and hydrated.
How to mitigate risk when a resident needs a higher level of care
When a medical assessment determines that a resident needs a higher level of care, the liability risks to a senior living community increase until the resident is relocated. But what if a resident doesn't agree that a move is necessary?
Should Doctors Game The Transplant Wait List To Help Their Patients?
A cardiologist knows how to game the system to get his patients bumped up the list for a heart transplant by giving them care they don't need. Is that being a good doctor — or a moral failure?
How To Read Pathology Report
You may never see your pathologist, but they see you and they care deeply about your health. After surgery, blood tests, or procedures, you may receive your ...
How Home Automation Benefits the Elderly and People With Disabilities
Learn about home automation benefits that improve quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities.
When Choosing PPE, How Should We Think about Risk?
This two-minute quick video covers what to consider when selecting PPE when providing patient care.
How real a risk is social media addiction?
Viral blog post on "Why I just quit Facebook" raises questions: Is social media addiction real, and if so, how do you treat it?
The Benefits of Office-Based Skin Procedures
In-office surgeries and procedures are typically safer than the operating room procedures when talking about skin surgery and reconstruction<br>Dermatologic surgeons have years of experience in office-based surgery and have been at the forefront of these types of procedures. In my practice, I perform a variety of procedures, such as skin cancer removal with Mohs and excisions, reconstructive surgery after skin cancer with skin flaps or…
5 Benefits of a Senior Living Community
While many older adults dread the thought of moving, a senior living community offers many advantages. Here’s what you should know.
LIVE FOR LIFE Tips: Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis
Duke University's employee wellness program, LIVE FOR LIFE, offers tips to employees on how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
If a pill could replace exercise's benefits, would it be worth it?
For sufferers of Alzheimer's, the answer is yes. But replacing movement with a pill is not the best option.
5 Benefits of an Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia
If your older adult is behaving oddly, ignoring warning signs of memory or cognitive issues won't make them go away. And what if it’s caused by a treatable condition? Find out about 5 important benefits of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia.
4 Life-Changing Health Benefits of Independent Living
Living alone can present many barriers to social connectedness that seniors who live in an independent living community don’t experience. Isolation can have negative impacts on your health, fitness, and memory, and the older we get, the more important it becomes that we are surrounded by pe
The Health Benefits of Joining Active Adult Communities
Many senior citizens are trading in their homes to go live in an active adult community where they can purchase a new home in a gated community that has a lot m
