Imagine being part of a team where everyone is talking about their own thing. It would be chaos. Now, picture a home care team where everyone is on the same page, chatting about the same thing. That is what effective team communication looks like. This isn't just about talking, but about listening and understanding too. Home care teams, however, have a unique challe...

It's no secret that doctors struggle with encouraging patients to adopt healthier habits. They often feel it's not that important or lack confidence in delivering guidance. But, do you know where this pattern starts? It begins early in medical school, specifically in the preclinical years. There's a real need for training on how to counsel patients, but surprisingly,...

You might already know that opioid use can lead to constipation, a difficult health issue for many patients. But did you know that reflexology socks could be a helpful tool in managing this problem? Let's dive into a study that explored this very idea. Imagine this: you're in pain, so your doctor prescribes opioids. Great, the pain is managed, but now you're dealing...

Esophageal cancer (EC) patients undergo significant changes during and after their treatment with chemoradiotherapy. These changes include shifts in body mass index (BMI), performance status, nutrition status, symptom distress, and physical fitness. A recent study explored how these factors evolve over time and what factors influence them. BMI, which measures body f...