Combining art and medicine, play using patients’ stories encourages empathy for the dying

The PEACE Project weaves together the experiences of palliative care patients and their families in a theatre production, with every line a direct quote from a patient or caregiver. “It is not just about death,” Dr. Brenda Sabo says. “It’s about quality of life.” CBC | Health News

Osteoporosis treatment – combining these drugs could reduce risk of complications

Osteoporosis affects nearly 3 million people in the UK. It is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. The National Osteoporosis Society said one in two women and one in five men over the age of 50 will break a bone as a result of osteoporosis. The condition develops […]

US and Saudi Arabia are combining forces to wage war on terrorist organizations

REUTERS/Carlos Barria The United States and Saudi Arabia issued a first-of-its-kind joint terrorism designation on Friday, targeting the allies’ foremost adversary in the region. “[The designation] is the latest example of the strong partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia in combating the financing of terrorism,” the State Department announcement said. The move freezes […]