05.10.2021
Palliative Pearls
04.13.2021
Anticonvulsants and Rectal Use: Best Practices
SEIZURES AT END OF LIFE: AN OVERVIEW Seizures are a rare but serious complication at end of life. The incidence of seizure occurrence in hospice...
03.08.2021
Depression at End of Life
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we explore treatment options for a patient who is suffering from depression at end of life. What can...
02.08.2021
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: Overview and Management Approach
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we meet a patient with stage IV colon cancer with no significant past medical history. Despite increasing continuous...
01.04.2021
Pain Management Considerations in ESRD
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we discuss pain management in patients with renal failure. This is a particularly important topic considering the prevalence...
12.04.2020
Top 5 Clinical Case Studies and Reviews in 2020 from Enclara Pharmacia
Palliative care has different goals than curative care, particularly for hospice patients nearing the end of life. It can be difficult to find pharmacological guidance...
11.03.2020
Drug-induced QT Prolongation: A Review
In this month’s case study, we explore the risk of torsades de pointes (TdP), a rare type of arrhythmia. Despite several common palliative medications carrying...
09.08.2020
Conversion from Transdermal Fentanyl Use to Oral Administration in Cachectic Patients
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study we discuss the approach to transdermal fentanyl use in cachectic patients. We encourage you to download this month’s case...
08.11.2020
Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Our August Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient who has a primary diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). In this case, we will...