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Efficacy of Dexmethylphenidate for the Treatment of Fatigue After Cancer Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Cancer and its treatment can induce subjective and objective evidence of diminished functional capacity encompassing physical fatigue and cognitive impairment. Dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH; the d-isomer of methylphenidate) was evaluated for treatment of chemotherapy-related fatigue and cognitive impairment. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study evaluated the potential therapeutic effect and safety of d-MPH in the treatment of patients with chemotherapy-related fatigue. Change from baseline in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Subscale (FACIT-F) total score at...
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - November 1, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Elyse E. Lower, Stewart Fleishman, Alyse Cooper, Jerome Zeldis, Herbert Faleck, Zhinuan Yu, Donald Manning Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Nurses' workplace stressors and coping strategiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lambert Vickie A, Lambert Clinton EIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2008 14(1):38-44 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 17, 2008 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Lambert Vickie A, Lambert Clinton E Source Type: journals

Recent LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1069-1070. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Transdermal fentanyl as a front-line approach to moderate-severe pain: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
J Palliat Care 2009;25(3):172-80 (Source: Palliative Care JournalClub - Selected Articles)
Source: Palliative Care JournalClub - Selected Articles - October 24, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Tassinari D, Sartori S, Tamburini E, Scarpi E, Tombesi P, Santelmo C, Maltoni M Source Type: journals

Center to Advance Palliative Care Palliative Care Clinical Care and Customer Satisfaction Metrics Consensus RecommendationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Malignant Pericardial Effusions #209Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1052-1053. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

A Tale of Two Deaths: A Palliative Care Chaplain ReflectsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1057-1058. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

In Defiance of Death: Exposing the Real Costs of End-of-Life CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1068-1068. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: book review Source Type: journals

Malignant Pleural Effusions: Interventional Management #157Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1051-1052. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Meetings and EventsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1071-1073. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Toxicity of BisphosphonatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 12, No. 11: 1061-1065. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Can Metaphors and Analogies Improve Communication with Seriously Ill Patients?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - November 18, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

IntroductionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Sep 2009, Vol. 12, No. 9: 845-845. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - August 31, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Social Work Role in Hospice Pain Management: A National SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care (ISSN: 1552-4256))
Source: Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care (ISSN: 1552-4256) - January 1, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sehrawat, SeemaWashington, Karla T.Wittenberg-Lyles, ElaineParker Oliver, Debra Source Type: journals

Review Article: Goals of Care Toward the End of Life: A Structured Literature Review.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Goals of care are often mentioned as an important component of end-of-life discussions, but there are diverse assessments regarding the type and number of goals that should be considered. To address this lack of consensus, we searched MEDLINE (1967-2007) for relevant articles and identified the number, phrasing, and type of goals they addressed. An iterative process of categorization resulted in a list of 6 practical, comprehensive goals: (1) be cured, (2) live longer, (3) improve or maintain function/quality of life/ independence, (4) be comfortable, (5) achieve life goals, and (6) provide support for family/caregiver...
Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - December 26, 2008 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kaldjian LC, Curtis AE, Shinkunas LA, Cannon KT Tags: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Source Type: journals

The Military History as a Vehicle for Exploring End-of-Life Care with Veterans #152Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Jan 2008, Vol. 11, No. 1: 104-105. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - January 15, 2008 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

How Social Work Can Influence Hospital Management of Fatal IllnessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care (ISSN: 1552-4256))
Source: Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care (ISSN: 1552-4256) - August 23, 2007 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Foster, Zelda P. L. Source Type: journals

Xerostomia, Second Edition #182Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Palliative Medicine Feb 2009, Vol. 12, No. 2: 189-190. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine - February 10, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Tags: article Source Type: journals

Breaking bad news issues: A survey among radiation oncologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:</b> Observing the widely varied beliefs and practices for disclosing bad news, it is recommended that such training be a regular part of medicine curriculum, especially in the Oncology setting. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 17, 2009 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kumar Milind, Goyal Shikha, Singh Karuna, Pandit Subhas, Sharma D N, Verma Arun K, Rath G K, Bhatnagar Sushma Source Type: journals

End-of-life care in the Indian context: The need for cultural sensitivityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shubha RIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2007 13(2):59-64 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - January 29, 2008 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Shubha R Source Type: journals