Journal of Palliative Medicine
Randomized Controlled Trial
Telehealth Integration Does Not Prevent Quality of Life Decline in Palliative Care
A randomized trial of 182 patients found no significant differences in symptom burden or security between telehealth and standard care.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
Case Series
Self-Mixed Morphine Gel Reduces Pain and Systemic Opioid Use in Cancer
A 0.125% topical morphine gel mixed by patients reduced pain scores by 61.8% and significantly lowered daily oral morphine requirements.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
Systematic Review
Mechanism-Based Care Relieves Peripheral Edema in Advanced Cancer
A scoping review of 2,223 patients suggests targeted interventions like stenting and fluid management improve short-term symptom burden.