Drug regimen found effective for common kidney condition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A major clinical trial out of the United Kingdom points a new direction for treating a common form of kidney disease.
More effective shots created
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
New strains of genetically engineered bacteria may improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases that include the flu and pertussis, University of Texas at Austin researchers say.
New Johns Hopkins process tackles dementia symptoms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A new six-step approach from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing professors outlines management of behavioral symptoms in dementia.
Researchers turn to mussels as a model for bio-adhesives
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
The biology that allows mussels to stick to underwater surfaces is providing insight to researchers looking at wound care.
Robots for hire
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2013
In the roundup of best Super Bowl commercials, the one that best relates to your lives didn’t air. No, I’m not talking about the elderly people escaping from the nursing home to go eat Taco...
The laying on of paws
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 30, 2013
Around 4 a.m. a few nights ago, I woke up feeling miserable. As I curled up back in bed after taking some meds, one of my cats hopped up next to me, looked at me with concern and laid a paw atop my arm.
The economics of the flu shot
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 23, 2013
In the hearty debates taking place around McKnight’s stories about the flu shot, there’s one angle that, quite frankly, hasn’t been brought up much.
Becoming wide awake about the dangers of sleeping pills
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 15, 2013
There are some people who are able to fall asleep as their head is hitting the pillow. Then there are the rest of us. And if you don’t think you know any of us, you’re probably wrong.
What makes a good visit? Good staff
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 08, 2013
The real story in long-term care centers lies in the actions of employees.
Golden Living reaches $600,000 settlement in federal wound care case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2013
Golden Living announced Wednesday it has reached a settlement deal totaling more than $613,000 with the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of...