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Microbiome−host proteostasis crosstalk—An emerging perspective on mechanisms and interventions toward healthy longevity

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Proteostasis and the gut microbiota play a key role in shaping host physiology. Microbiota‐derived metabolites, vitamins, and RNA modulate host proteostasis. Findings from model systems, including C. elegans, indicate microbes can either stabilize or disrupt host proteostasis.
Abhishek Anil Dubey, Maria Ermolaeva
wiley   +1 more source

Practice development in end of life home care [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This keynote presentation for the German Patient Safety in Palliative Home Care Round Table Discussion and Conference at Berlin Charité Medical University (8th -11th April, 2015) outlines the principles of practice development and provides published ...
O'Connor, S.
core  

Administering anticipatory medications in end-of-life care: A qualitative study of nursing practice in the community and in nursing homes. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In the United Kingdom, an approach to improving end-of-life care has been the introduction of 'just in case' or 'anticipatory' medications. Nurses are often responsible for deciding when to use anticipatory medications, but little is known about their ...
Morbey, H.   +18 more
core   +1 more source

Enhancing & Mobilizing the POtential for Wellness & Emotional Resilience (EMPOWER) among Surrogate Decision-Makers of ICU Patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesTrials, 2019
Background Critical illness increases the risk for poor mental health outcomes among both patients and their informal caregivers, especially their surrogate decision-makers.
Holly G. Prigerson   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Theodicy and End-of-Life Care [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Social Work in End-Of-Life & Palliative Care, 2013
This article examines theodicy-the vindication of God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil from the perspectives of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We focus on the thought processes that chaplains, social workers, and other professionals may use in their care interventions to address issues of theodicy for patients.
Dein, Simon   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Engineering peptides into antibodies—opportunities and strategies for therapeutic innovation

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Peptides and antibodies occupy complementary therapeutic niches. Peptides recognize difficult targets in a compact format, while antibodies add specificity, long half‐life, and effector functions. This review examines strategies that merge both modalities—peptide grafting into loops, terminal and Fc fusions, and bioconjugation—highlighting how ...
Jinling Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gender and end of life care work

open access: yes
In this chapter, we explore the gendered nature of unpaid care work and consider the implications for how such work is understood, experienced, and valued at the end of life.
Slark, Julia   +3 more
core   +1 more source

End-of-life and palliative care in paediatric care settings

open access: yes, 2022
In this chapter you will: - Develop an understanding of the physical and psychological problems experienced by children in end-of-life care - Develop an understanding of some of the strategies used to address or manage these problems in paediatric end-
Forster, Elizabeth
core  

End of Life Care: Achieving Quality in Hostels and for Homeless People, A Route to Success [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This publication aims to provide a practical guide to support hostel staff in ensuring that people nearing the end of their life receive high quality end of life ...

core   +2 more sources

When is hastened death considered suicide? A systematically conducted literature review about palliative care professionals’ experiences where assisted dying is legal

open access: yesBMC Palliative Care, 2019
Background Laws allowing assisted suicide and euthanasia have been implemented in many locations around the world but some individuals suffering with terminal illness receiving palliative care services are hastening death or die by suicide without ...
Sheri Mila Gerson   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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