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Why sickness hurts: A central mechanism for pain induced by peripheral inflammation [published online ahead of print April 4, 2016]. |
Karshikoff B, Jensen KB, Kosek E, et al. |
Why Sickness Hurts Background: Evidence indicates that systemic inflammation contributes to chronic pain.1-4 How does inflammation affect pain-related brain circuits? Design an... |
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Trajectories of disability among older persons before and after a hospitalization leading to a skilled nursing facility admission. |
Buurman BM, Han L, Murphy TE, et al. |
Disability Trajectories After Hospitalization Background: Hospitalization may worsen disabilities.1-5 What are the disability trajectories of elderly patients after admission to a q... |
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Dignity and distress towards the end of life across four non-cancer populations. |
Chochinov HM, Johnston W, McClement SE, et al. |
Dignity-Related Distress in Noncancer Populations Background: Little is known about the lived experience of patients with noncancer conditions approaching the end-of-life. What di... |
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Families’ priorities in life-limiting illness: improving quality with online empowerment. |
Harris N, Beringer A, Fletcher M. |
Family Empowerment with Pediatric Palliative Care Background: Online tools evaluating symptoms or quality of life (QOL) in children with life-limiting illness typically rely ... |
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A national profile of family and unpaid caregivers who assist older adults with health care activities. |
Wolff JL, Spillman BC, Freedman VA, Kasper JD. |
Caregiver Responsibilities and Support Background: Caring for an older adult can be time-consuming and stressful.1-5 What are the caregivers’ experiences when caring fo... |
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A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-frequency study of intravenous ketamine in patients with treatment-resistant depression [published online ahead of print April 8, 2016]. |
Singh JB, Fedgchin M, Daly EJ, et al. |
Treatment-Resistant Depression Background: Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD) is common.1-3 Can intravenous (IV) ketamine produce a sustained antidepressant ... |
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