Polymyositis and dermatomyositis: Disease spectrum and classification.

Muscle inflammation and weakness are the key features of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs). In addition IIMs are frequently associated with cutaneous and pulmonary involvement. In clinical practice the three common inflammatory myopathies we come across are polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis (IBM).

The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions with cancer patients: an integrative review of the literature (2006-2011).

Unlabelled: Background. Previous integrative literature reviews and meta-analyses have yielded conflicting results regarding the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients. Methods.

Searching for circles of meaning and using spiritual experiences to help parents of infants with life-threatening illness cope.

One of the major challenges parents can face is learning that their child has a life-threatening illness. A phenomenological study was completed to identify which interactions with health care providers were and were not helpful. Parents discussed what it was like to have an infant with a life-threatening illness and what helped them to cope.