The brain (used for research) is not recovered as part of organ donation (which is for transplant); however, you can register to donate your brain and select to be an organ donor.
Learn more https://t.co/tf8Q8FiIMr
#brain#braindonation#braindonor#brainbehindthebreakthrough
Absolutely. Researchers need “control” brains (also called “non-affected” brains) for scientific research. These are as important, if not more important, for research as those brains affected by neurological diseases and disorders.
Learn more at https://t.co/GsEHAxNJJ2.
@christine_lovly@IASLC@VUMChealth @VUMC_Cancer @LUNGevity A perfect description of this wonderful human being, Christine. Heartbreaking. May his example continue to inspire us all.
Temperature Checks not enough because 30% of carriers have no symptoms Recent Study of COVID-19 Patients Casts Doubt on Usefulness of Temperature Checks https://t.co/FifRP24HDo. @mountsinainyc@Respiratory_NYC
In working for the good of humanity I don't think of myself just as a Tibetan or a Buddhist, but as a human being. We have to think of the whole of humanity. Being human is the common ground in our efforts to create a better world, because we all survive in dependence on others.
Great clear explanation of what #palliative care is and how to get it, including “palliative care addresses patient and family quality of life at any age and any stage of illness.”
Check out the latest blog post from @CTACorg Caregiver Fellows Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle, in which they explore the benefits of #palliative care with help from our VP of Payment and Policy @SilversAllison >> https://t.co/eUfdw6ZR9w
Members: there are just a few more days to earn final (and free!) continuing education credits in 2018! View the course curriculum + take online courses today >> https://t.co/HwOMXlYhbH #CME#NASW#meded#hpm@ahahospitals @DianeEMeier
#geriatricians are population-minded, experts in models of care, identify costly and challenging syndromes, skilled in avoidance of harm, safety advocates, experts in transitions of care, aware of limitations of health care tech, & goals of care / family meeting discussion gurus.
@MariaTCarney My parents emigrated from Germany in the late 50s and have been hard-working, comitted, contributing members of this democracy as well. We are lucky they were able to immigrate here then.
With November being lung cancer awareness month, we’re sharing an episode of the @GetPalliative podcast on how #palliative care helped Gregory (and his family) attempt to run a 5K—with stage IV metastatic non-small cell lung cancer >> https://t.co/ogbJzU9EEx #lcam#lcsm#hpm
In the hospital, ask to know the identity of every unfamiliar person who appears at your bedside. If you’re too ill, ask a companion to serve as gatekeeper. Write it down. What seems like a pleasantry may constitute a $700 consultation. #AnAmericanSickness