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Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying Prioritizing patients’ goals and values can improve their quality of life and outcomes during terminal illness. Helping patients achieve their goals, whether it’s attending a special event or spending time with loved ones, can give them […]
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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes
Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes Testing for kidney function can help identify chronic kidney disease early enough to intervene. PIXOLOGICSTUDIO/Science Photo Library via Getty Images For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who […]
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