Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD

Key features of palliative care include medication management, shared decision-making and goal-oriented care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. Statement Highlights: Palliative medication management focuses on providing relief from symptoms and enhancing quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease throughout the various stages of the disease. Decisions about initiating, adjusting or… Continue Reading Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD

Two researchers to receive first-ever Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health

The American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association have awarded the first-ever Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health to two researchers, Patrick Devlin, Ph.D., of Houston, Texas, and Cyprien Rivier, M.D., M.Sc., of New Haven, Connecticut. Each will receive a $150,000 two-year scholarship to support continuing scientific research in brain health. Devlin… Continue Reading Two researchers to receive first-ever Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health