The annual coach-hiring season is always full of surprises, and this year's twist involves Liam Coen. If reports are right, he's set to become the Jaguars' new head coach. But his exit from the Buccaneers is anything but ordinary. Coaches usually can leave one team and join another without any cont
When it comes to caring for kids in tough times, like wars or natural disasters, health workers have their own thoughts and needs. Let's dive into what they think about providing end-of-life care for children and what they need to learn to do it well. First, let's zoom in on their perceptions. Heal
Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t
You might think that when cancer patients need extra care, they're automatically sent to hospice. But what about those who don't get accepted? In New Zealand, there's a system called specialist-primary palliative care (PC) that steps in for these patients. Let's dive into how this model works and wh
When facing advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC), patients often need second-line chemotherapy after the first treatment fails. This review digs into the available evidence to help doctors and patients make informed choices. By comparing different chemo options using a method called network meta-anal
In 2019, Australia rolled out a new national maternity strategy called Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services. This policy is all about making sure moms-to-be feel safe, respected, and have plenty of choices when it comes to their care. It's based on four key valu
Ever wondered why finding new medicines for biliary tract cancer is so hard? It's not just one disease, but a group of different tumors affecting the inside and outside of the liver's bile ducts, and even the gallbladder. Each type has its own genetic make-up, making it a real puzzle for scientists.
Imagine you've had heart surgery as a child and now, as an adult, you need more medical help. That's the case for many people with congenital heart disease. About 20% of them need surgery again in adulthood, and 40% need follow-up procedures from their childhood operations. These surgeries can be to
Brain inflammation, a significant factor in neurodegenerative diseases, is managed by tiny immune cells called microglia. These cells can be pro-inflammatory (M1) or anti-inflammatory (M2). We know that human stem cells from umbilical cords (hUCMSCs) can release substances that reduce inflammation.
Listen up, folks! Tish and Brandi Cyrus, Miley's mom and sister, had some interesting stuff to say in their podcast "Sorry We're Cyrus". They were chatting about men, and it seemed like they might be taking a little jab at Miley's ex, Liam Hemsworth. Brandi, who's 37, said something like, "Most men
