
By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2WEM54G


The robopets stimulate conversations and trigger fond memories of pets or past experiences, the study’s lead author said.
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can include joint pain or swelling, but 40% of patients have symptoms that don't involve the joints, such as fatigue, fever and loss of appetite.
One researcher offered this theory for why care seemed more complete in the morning: As the day goes on, doctors often fall behind schedule, and may run out of time for cancer screening discussions.