Beyond the five stages of grief
The concept of distinct and discrete stages of grief has evolved to incorporate the understanding that a person’s experience of bereavement is rarely linear.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Ask the doctor: How long does grief last?
I lost my brother several months ago, and there are days when I still feel overpowered by sadness. Is it normal to grieve this long?
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Understanding grief and loss
The stress of dealing with grief may lead to depression, but many resources are available.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
In Brief: Handling holidays and difficult times
Holidays, birthdays, and other important dates are more difficult after the loss of a loved one, but there are ways to ease the pain.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
A guide to getting through grief
When dealing with grief, focus on taking care of yourself and turning to those closest to you for help and support.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Ask the doctor: Surprised by anger
I always knew I’d feel sad when my father died, but I wasn’t expecting to feel so angry. I snap at everyone. What’s wrong with me?
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Coping with complicated grief
A person who grieves for an extended period of time, in such a way that it interferes with everyday life, may be suffering from complicated grief.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Ask the doctor: Is robotic surgery better?
A hospital in the area is advertising robotic surgery. Is it really any better than having a surgeon do the operation?
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Blood Type May Affect Stroke Risk
Blood type might have an impact on a person’s risk of stroke, a new study suggests. People with O blood, the most common type, had the lowest risk. People with AB blood, the least common type, had the highest risk. They were 26% more likely to have a stroke than people with O blood. The study was based on medical records for 90,000 men and women. All were involved in health studies that have kept track of people for more than 20 years. Stroke risk also was higher in people with B blood, but only among women. They were 15% more likely to have a stroke than women with O blood. Blood type is determined by proteins on the surface of red blood cells. These proteins affect immune system responses. Researchers said some blood types might make red cells more likely to clump together and cause clots. Type O, on the other hand, has been linked to an increased risk of bleeding.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Rigor During Fluid Therapy
What causes rigor during IV fluid therapy (non-blood transfusion)? And how can it be managed?
Content restricted. Requires subscription