John gave a speech before at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry in Atlanta GA at the annual meeting
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Burned Out? So are your kids
Parents who complain of feeling burned out at work are more likely to have kids who are burned out at school.
Good Grief: Is there a better way to be bereaved?
Is there a better way to be bereaved?
Radiation’s upsides and down
Medicine is a very complicated thing. This is proven by the article that appeared in today’s New York Times.
A Doctor’s op-ed piece in the Washington Post about how to fight a smarter war against cancer
A Doctor’s op-ed piece in the Washington Post which proposes a “smarter war on cancer” thanks to a greater emphasis on clinical trials.
Study Shows Family Caregivers, Simple Touch Techniques Reduce Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute finds that family caregivers can significantly reduce suffering in cancer patients at home through use of simple touch and massage techniques.
Caring.com article about breast cancer caregivers
Here is an interesting article that appeared about breast cancer caregiving on a site for and about taking care of parents.
Robots as caregivers
This is a fascinating article about research using robots as caregivers.
Humor makes it better
While the verdict is out on whether laughter plays a role in healing, the American Cancer Society and other medical experts say it reduces stress and promotes relaxation by lowering blood pressure, improves breathing and increases muscle function.
US Preventative Services Task Force
There is great concern about the long-term impact of today’s recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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