Gerontology & Geriatrics

Palliative care is underutilized in nursing homes, says study

Palliative care, specialized medical care focusing on providing relief from the symptoms—including pain—and the stress of serious illness, is underutilized in nursing homes, despite the large number of nursing home residents ...

Health

Q&A: How the dangers of heat waves sneak up on people

Californians are staring down an unusually long and dangerous heat wave. Public health officials are opening cooling centers and urging caution as folks head out to celebrate the Fourth of July in what the National Weather ...

Health

When do Quebec doctors recommend exercise?

According to the WHO, over a quarter of the world's adult population isn't active enough. The proportion is greater still in high-income countries. Physicians are competent to give advice based on the patient's health status ...

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