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.
Patients may also leave hospice care if their condition improves. PALLIATIVE CARE Palliative care is a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of life for people who are living with serious or potentially life-limiting illnesses. Palliative care programs at UPMC are made up of a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, counselors, and social workers.