Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Antibiograms cannot be used interchangeably between acute care and nursing home affiliates … Antipsychotics raise risk of heart attack, death in hospital study … Lifelong female exercisers benefit...
Electronic Caregiver, Realtime Senior Living partner on post-acute care locator
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 07, 2020
Electronic Caregiver, a remote patient monitoring company, is making it easier for patients to locate senior living options and care services through a partnership with Realtime Senior Living. Using Realtime...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Nursing homes in 11 states may see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers … Many older adults use online reviews to choose doctor – with caution, poll finds … Nonconforming...
Life-changing treatment helps SNF resident communicate with son again
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2020
It took an Illinois skilled nursing facility nearly a year to get an Augmentative & Alternative Communication device. But the effort was worth it since it helped a resident with multiple sclerosis communicate...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2020
Map of lethal C. difficile toxin could pave way for future treatments … Providers underreporting major injury falls on MDS, study suggests … Regular video game play on the rise among older adults …...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Boosting gut health improves stroke recovery in mice … A break from alcohol may ease symptoms of atrial fibrillation, study finds … Long-term androgen deprivation in prostate cancer treatment tied...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
First generics of blood thinner Eliquis approved… FDA receives $91 million funding increase for 2020 … Few pharmacies provide antibiotic disposal instructions, survey shows
Clinical Briefs for Monday, Dec. 23
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2019
LSD helpful for Alzheimer’s relief? … Cancer drug shows promise … Chili peppers to reduce heart attacks and strokes?
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 19, 2019
Alzheimer’s initiative aims to enhance clinical care … FDA proposes rule allowing drugs to be imported from Canada … New Parkinson’s drug meets safety criteria in mid-stage trial … Medicinal...