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Evaluating Methylphenidate for Fatigue Management in Advanced Cancer: Insights from the MePFAC Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 10/21/2025

The MePFAC trial demonstrates that methylphenidate is safe but does not significantly reduce fatigue compared to placebo in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care, challenging previous assumptions about its efficacy.

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Multisite Randomized Trial of Inpatient Palliative Care in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Enhancing Patient and Caregiver Outcomes

By MedXY 09/09/2025

Inpatient palliative care during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation improves patients’ quality of life, reduces depression and PTSD symptoms, and offers sustained psychological benefits up to six months post-transplant.

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Top Ten Essential Tips for Palliative Care Clinicians Consulting in Intensive Care Units

By MedXY 09/07/2025

This article provides ten practical tips for palliative care clinicians to optimize consultation effectiveness in ICUs, emphasizing collaboration, communication, cultural respect, conflict resolution, and transition planning to improve patient and family outcomes.

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The Hidden Costs of Elective Surgeries for Older Adults with Serious Illnesses

By MedXY 07/25/2025

Older adults with serious illnesses face increased hospital stays and costs post-surgery, highlighting the need for integrated palliative care.