The swine flu appears to have peaked in the U.S., but the pandemic and other forms of flu can hit several peaks in a season, U.S. health officials said.
First H1N1 doses to arrive Tuesday, healthcare workers likely to be first in line
Oct 05, 2009
The first round of H1N1 vaccines—roughly 600,000 doses in total—will be delivered to 25 cities and states Tuesday. Another 6 million to 7 million doses are expected to be available early next week,...
Researchers find holes in antipsychotics’ off-label uses
Jan 09, 2008
Antipsychotic drugs that are used “off-label” for controlling violent behavior in mentally challenged patients are less effective than placebos and dummy pills, according to a new British study.
GOP bill would extend Medicare therapy caps exceptions process, delay physician pay cut for two years
Dec 09, 2011
House Republicans introduced legislation Friday that would extend the outpatient therapy caps exception process. Without Congressional action, the caps would go back into full effect Jan. 1. The proposed...
Disability insurance bill could transform healthcare system, Minnix suggests
Jun 10, 2009
Passage of a bill released in Congress Tuesday has the potential to change the healthcare system as we know it, Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services for the...
Florida seeks to limit nursing home lawsuits; names new nursing home ombudsman
Apr 27, 2011
Lawmakers in Florida are proposing a controversial bill that would put a $300,000 cap on non-economic damages in wrongful death cases involving nursing homes.
State News
Oct 01, 2013
NEW JERSEY — A “bill of rights” for independent living residents of continuing care retirement communities hit the governor’s desk after passing out of the Senate in August. Sens. Robert...
Study reveals that ultraviolet light eliminates deadly hospital-acquired infections
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 19, 2012
Researchers say they nearly eliminated deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a study encompassing 50 patient rooms at two medical facilities by using a specific spectrum of ultraviolet light.
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Dec 01, 2008
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2021
Big name audio companies fill in while hearing aid reform lags: report … Second J&J shot ‘significantly’ increases COVID-19 antibodies, says firm, which heads toward approval process … AHCA releases...