Scientists grow ‘mini brains’ that mimic Parkinson’s disease
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
For the first time, scientists have grown tiny brains in laboratory dishes that mirror the major pathological features of Parkinson’s disease. The research offers a new way to learn how the disease progresses...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 9
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
Two in 5 vaccinated seniors still don’t feel comfortable socializing with unvaccinated grandchildren: survey … Chronic kidney disease may be overestimated in seniors … Just 1 in 5 very sick older...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 8
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Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2021
Pfizer COVID boosters on track for rollout; Moderna may be delayed: Fauci … Topical cream boosts healing for diabetic foot ulcers … Nasal cartilage may help repair knee damage from osteoarthritis …...
Study gives nursing homes optimism about treating UTIs, as well as direction on hospital transfers
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Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2021
Most urinary tract infections can be treated in place at a skilled nursing facility, but several clinical data points can help guide a nursing home’s transfer decisions, reported researchers at the Indiana...
Stroke patients who take part in a high-intensity, early-start rehabilitation program show greater recovery than those receiving low-intensity rehab, according to an analysis by researchers in London and...
FDA approves pressure wound neurostimulation device
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Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration has provided 510(k) clearance for Prelivia, a neurostimulation device developed by Rehabtronics that promotes healthy blood circulation and maintains healthy tissue in...
Long-term care should use more tech-based learning collaboratives: experts
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Amy Novotney
Jun 17, 2021
Technology-based learning collaboratives are an underutilized resource within long-term care and may be a great tool to help the field develop a pandemic preparation plan for the future. That’s according...
Josy Dusabe: Speaking the language
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Amy Novotney
May 01, 2021
Josy Dusabe, R.N., Director of Clinical Excellence, Vincentian Collaborative System
Expect more M&A activity, competition from for-profit operators in months ahead: Ziegler
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Amy Novotney
Apr 22, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant variation of impact across senior living and care providers, but across the nation, the sector can expect to see an escalation of mergers, affiliations, acquisitions...
Decline in nursing home residents spurs long-planned strategic moves for one operator
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Amy Novotney
Apr 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has offered a bit of a silver lining for one Connecticut long-term care operator: the impetus for making long-planned strategic changes in skilled nursing and an expansion in its...