The Chemotherapy Blues: How Depression Impacts Treatment Efficacy
Chemotherapy is a commonly used treatment for cancer patients. It involves the use of strong drugs to kill cancer cells in the body. While it is an effective treatment, chemotherapy can have several side effects that can impact a patient’s physical and mental health. One of the most common side effects is depression. Depression can […]
The Role Life Sciences Plays In Closing The Nursing Experience-Complexity Gap
The healthcare industry is rapidly changing, and the complexity of patient care is increasing. As a result, the nursing experience-complexity gap is widening, creating challenges for healthcare providers and patients alike. The life sciences industry can play a critical role in closing this gap by developing innovative solutions and technologies that help nurses better manage […]
New Guidelines Include Medications For Treatment of Alcohol Dependence
Well-established ways to overcome alcoholism include counseling, 12-step recovery programs and addiction treatment centers. But government statistics show that 75 percent of people receiving conventional treatment for alcohol dependence relapse to heavy drinking within the first year of beginning treatment. A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has recently issued […]