Long-term care providers have made remarkable progress in reducing antipsychotics. Now it’s time to turn the attention to antidepressants.
60 Seconds with … the Lown Institute’s Judith Garber
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2019
McKnight’s spends a minute with the Lown Institute’s health policy and communications fellow.
Eye fluid linked to low cognition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2019
Low levels of amyloid-β and tau proteins in eye fluid were significantly associated with low cognitive scores in a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
UTI restraint needed: Report
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2019
Updated asymptomatic bacteriuria guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America indicate that physicians may be overprescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections.
COPD drug label expanded
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration has added new data for TUDORZA® PRESSAIR®, a medication to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Sustainability report released
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
Tarkett’s new Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility report, audited by a third-party group, reflects the company’s sustainability commitment, the company said.
Encompass Health buys home health company
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
Encompass Health Corporation has bought Alacare Home Health & Hospice for $217.5 million, the companies announced April 2.
MedBank Mini product line released
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
CUBEX LLC MedBank™ Medical Solutions announced Community Pharmacy, a long-term care pharmacy, will expand its emergency medication access with the MedBank Mini product line.
PA nursing home receives loans
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
BHI and Contemporary Healthcare Capital announced a combined $9.525 million in loans for Townview Realty for the acquisition of a Canonsburg, PA, nursing home.
3M creates new tape
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
3M™ has debuted its Extended Wear Medical Transfer Adhesive, 4075, with an extended wear pressure sensitive adhesive. The 4075 features excellent initial skin adhesion with up to a 14-day wear time,...