Researchers identify protein that could cut spread of shingles
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Haymarket Media
Oct 23, 2006
A single human protein appears to help spread of varicella-zoster virus, the cause of both shingles and chickenpox, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Sunrise reaches settlement with SEC, no civil penalties imposed
Jul 26, 2010
Sunrise Senior Living Inc., which has been under investigation for problematic accounting practices, has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sun lowers earnings forecast for 2009
Sep 10, 2009
Sun Healthcare Group Inc. has altered its earnings forecast downward for 2009 as a result of the estimated impact of changes to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Telehealth option integrated with Uber Health
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2019
Henry Schein Medical, exclusive distributor of Medpod Inc., has said its Medpod® MobileDoc® 2 is integrated with Uber Health.
Manor Care sale completed
Jan 02, 2008
Following weeks of delay, The Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm, completed the sale of Manor Care Inc. for $6.3 billion, including debt.
Value is new SNF mandate
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2014
Long-term care operators will face additional pressure to improve, said William Shrank, Ph.D., chief scientific officer for CVS/Caremark.
Leaping ahead
Feb 04, 2008
Tips and traps of clinical reimbursement documentation will be under discussion during a free McKnight’s webcast Feb. 29. The hour-long event will deal with MDS documentation “hot spots,”...
Sunrise REIT sold for $1.97 billion
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Haymarket Media
Apr 20, 2007
The board of Sunrise Real Estate Investment Trust Thursday approved the sale of the company to Ventas Inc. The $1.97 billion purchase follows weeks of court filings and negotiations.
SNF to be completed in New Mexico next month
May 03, 2017
Welbrook Senior Living said it plans to complete construction of a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in New Mexico by the end of June.