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The Support Needs of Patients Requesting Medical Aid in Dying and Their Relatives: A Qualitative Study Using Semi-Structured Interviews and Written Narratives

International Journal of Public Health
ObjectivesTo explore the support needs that patients and relatives experience throughout their medical aid in dying (MAID) trajectories.MethodsA qualitative study in Belgium in 2022 using 1) semi-structured interviews with and personal written narratives
Stijn Vissers, Stijn Vissers, Joni Gilissen, Joni Gilissen, Joachim Cohen, Joachim Cohen, Luc Deliens, Luc Deliens, Freddy Mortier, Freddy Mortier, Freddy Mortier, Kenneth Chambaere, Kenneth Chambaere, Sigrid Dierickx, Sigrid Dierickx   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Residual tail twisting in ascidian larvae is stabilized by asymmetric myofibrils that resist bilateral symmetry restoration

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Ascidian Ciona larvae initially show strong clockwise tail twisting, which is largely corrected during development. However, a small residual twist remains. This study shows that organized helical myofibrils in tail muscles mechanically stabilize this residual asymmetry, preventing complete restoration of bilateral symmetry and revealing how embryos ...
Yuki S. Kogure, Misaki K. Nishio, Satoru Okuda, Kohji Hotta   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anticipatory prescribing in end-of-life care [PDF]

, 2014
Anticipatory prescriptions are often issued by GPs for patients nearing the end of life, ahead of symptoms they may experience. These prescriptions are often activated by nurses.
Seymour, Jane E., Brown, Jayne, Wilson, Eleanor, Morbey, Hazel, Seymour, Jane, Payne, Sheila, Seale, Clive   +6 more
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End-of-life care and dementia [PDF]

, 2006
In the UK, research continues to confirm that people with certain chronic illnesses, such as chronic lung disease and cardiac failure, represent the ‘disadvantaged dying’ compared to those with terminal cancer.
Keady, John, Volicer, Ladislav, Hughes, Julian, Ballard, Clive, Robinson, Louise, Daley, Sarah   +5 more
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Are the MORECare guidelines on reporting of attrition in palliative care research populations appropriate? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

BMC Palliative Care, 2020
Background Palliative care trials have higher rates of attrition. The MORECare guidance recommends applying classifications of attrition to report attrition to help interpret trial results.
Anna Oriani, Lesley Dunleavy, Paul Sharples, Guillermo Perez Algorta, Nancy J. Preston   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quality of life in end of life

GeroScience
Assessing quality of life (QOL) in end-of-life patients is vital for understanding the complex impacts of terminal illnesses on individual well-being. This study aims to compare two widely used QOL assessment tools: the Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPSS) and the Short-Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey among patients with late-stage diseases. KPSS, a
Valeriani, Lavinia, Carrano, Barbara, Vecchio, Fabrizio   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The human gut microbiome across the life course

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Despite significant individual variation and continuous change throughout life, the human gut microbiome follows some life stage‐specific trends. This article provides a brief overview of how gut microbiome composition shifts across different phases of life. Created in BioRender. Özkurt, E. (2026) https://BioRender.com/8q4nrnc.
Alise J. Ponsero, Basak Bahcivanci, Antonietta Hayhoe, Animesh Acharjee, Ezgi Özkurt   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

End-of-Life Care

, 2020
End-of-Life ...
Melissa Bloomer (13084395)
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Care at the end of life: how policy and the law support practice [PDF]

, 2013
The End of Life Care Strategy was introduced in an attempt to achieve\ud a high standard of care for patients nearing the end of life and to\ud improve carer experience.
Brown, Michelle, Vaughan, Carol
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Degradation mechanism of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain by nattokinase

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Nattokinase, a natto‐derived protease, exhibits potent antithrombotic effects. This study demonstrates that nattokinase directly cleaves the von Willebrand factor (vWF) A2 domain in vitro. Unlike the native regulator ADAMTS13, nattokinase degrades folded vWF independently of shear stress.
Ryuichi Hyakumoto, Masatomo So, Ayako Furukawa, Kenji Sugase   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source