Warfarin thins the blood by blocking Vitamin K, while Pradaxa directly inhibits thrombin - a protein involved in clotting. Xarelto and Eliquis - which Bristol-Myers is developing with Pfizer Inc - interferes with a protein called Factor Xa. ...
Post-master's certificate programs in palliative care are for nurse practitioners who have already earned a master's degree and want to specialize in end-of-life care. While students learn to assess and manage the care of patients with terminal illnesses, they are also taught ways to work with affected families.
Palliative care aims to treat or manage pain and other physical symptoms. It will also help with any psychological, social or spiritual needs. Palliative care includes caring for people who are the end of life. This is called end of life care. The goal of palliative care is to help you and everyone affected by your illness to achieve the best quality of life. You might receive palliative care alongside particular treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.