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- Group releases recommendations for better post-discharge care
The American Medical Association has released five patient safety principles for transitioning patients from inpatient to outpatient care. "[P]atients leaving the hospital too often return to ambulatory care settings that are not well connected to the hospital team and this can result in inefficient, confusing and sometimes unsafe conditions," the report's authors wrote. Evaluating patient health, setting goals, supporting self-management and managing medications were among the responsibilities outlined in the report. HealthLeaders Media
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| | Join Team LIVESTRONG in 2013
Team LIVESTRONG walks, runs, rides, swims, volunteers and fundraises in events around the U.S. Funds raised by these events support free programs and resources for cancer survivors. Our team changes the way the world fights cancer. Join us at TeamLIVESTRONG.org.
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- Advocacy group releases electronic tools guide for cancer treatment
The Health IT Cancer Resource Guide has been released by the eHealth Initiative to help patients and providers learn about electronic tools, such as mobile applications and social networks, that they can use for cancer management. The advocacy group uses five categories -- information and treatment management, decision making, social support, lifestyle management and education -- to explain the 76 tools in the guide. Health Data Management
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- Biennial mammograms for older women backed by large study
The risk of having breast cancer detected at a late stage was no higher for older women who received mammograms every two years rather than annually, according to a study of more than 140,000 women ages 66 to 89. Annual mammograms were associated with an increased risk of false positives. The study appeared online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. WebMD/HealthDay News
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- Analysis: Stress at work not tied to increased cancer risk
A meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 116,000 17- to 70-year-olds found that job stress was not significantly associated with higher odds of developing breast, colorectal, lung or prostate cancers. Finnish scientists said that research that has shown a link between work stress and cancer could have done so by chance or because of factors not involving work stress. The findings appear in the journal BMJ. HealthDay News
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Advanced Stage Cancer: The LIVESTRONG Foundation Can Help
When a loved one is diagnosed with advanced cancer, everyday tasks can become overwhelming. Having someone available to talk can make a huge difference in the life of a caregiver. The Foundation provides emotional support to caregivers during all stages of cancer. Learn about Gary and Joanne’s experience with advanced cancer, and how to connect your patients and their caregivers to the Foundation.
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Our Voice: Financial Oversight
A lot has been said about the LIVESTRONG Foundation in recent weeks, but often times our voice is missing from the story being told. Our work has always been about helping people affected by cancer. To learn more about the financial health of the Foundation, listen to our CFO Greg Lee discuss how he ensures that the dollars that are donated and raised are monitored and spent responsibly in order to sustain our valuable programs.
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