The chances of survival of cancer patients shows a handshake

The handshake can be used in the diagnosis of patients with cancer, researchers believe. In the fortress handshake doctors will be able to evaluate the patient's chances in the fight against cancer.

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Traditionally, using handshakes   Farmer picked up his hard workers, and the father of her daughter assessed force potential suitor. However, it now appears that this ancient ritual of greetings can be used to assess the health status of patients terminal cancer . Scientists from the University of Concordia in the United States believe that with shake hands physician is able to determine the rate of extinction of the patient or his chances of survival.

At present, the prospects of cancer patients in serious or critical condition, evaluated solely in their own words, as well as objective characteristics such as weight loss and blood tests. Test with handshake According to American researchers, not worse. Scientists shaking hands with 203 cancer patients in the last stages. The weaker these people responded to the handshake, the less they had a chance to survive.

"Methods handshake does not require any special equipment, it is a versatile and practical method - says study author Professor Robert Kilgour. - This is one of several ways to assess the patient's severity of his illness. The handshake can determine if the patient is extra help - drug, or functional food. "

Fight with the last stage of cancer   people find it important to maintain the quality of life. According to the researchers, the test for a handshake would achieve this result more accurately determine what helps the patient - physical activity, diet or medication new. (READ MORE)

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