In the biblical story of the Tower of Babylon, mankind was described as “of one language, and of one speech”. However, after trying to build a city with a tower reaching the sky to challenge God’s ...

Anaemia, and iron deficiency in the absence of anaemia, is associated with a variety of symptoms including weakness, cognitive impairment, fatigue, tachycardia and dyspnoea. Despite the many potential ...

Purpose Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) plays a crucial role in its management. This review summarizes ...

Background Pain is the second most prevalent symptom in patients with cancer after fatigue and is highly debilitating. There is an increasing emphasis on the prescription of non-pharmacological ...

Introduction The rising global prevalence of cancer reveals significant regional disparities in palliative care adoption. While some countries have incorporated palliative care into their systems, ...

Current lethal combinations and doses of drugs used in physician-assisted dying/suicide are untested, unlicensed and unregulated, with little pharmacological understanding of efficacy and safety at ...

Conclusion Attending a day case paracentesis service within the hospice setting allows patients the opportunities to participate in future care planning discussions, as well as connect with other ...

Background Virtual Wards present a safe and efficient alternative to in-patient care. Patients approaching the end of their lives may have rapidly changing and complex needs which can result in ...

Introduction Considering the importance of chronic low back pain in disability in older adults, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of auriculotherapy on pain intensity and functional ...

Results Famotidine has been used as a continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI) for 15 patients at STH and SLH since October 2021. Maximum duration of use was 36 days, until death. Doses used were 20mg ...

Background How quality in healthcare is measured shapes care provision, including how and what care is delivered. In end-of-life care, appropriate measurement can facilitate effective care and ...