NIC announces new partner in data-transparency effort
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 17, 2019
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care has added PointClickCare as its newest NIC Actual Rates Software Partner, adding new data sources and analytic tools used to inform decision making...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
When sleep apnea is severe, blood pressure follows suit … New drug for irritable bowel syndrome FDA-approved … Small amounts of carcinogen found in Zantac: US investigates
Ketogenic diet and gut bacteria may influence Alzheimer’s development
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Alzheimer’s disease may be associated with changes in gut bacteria, and a Mediterranean-ketogenic diet has shown signs of being therapeutic.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
‘Surprise question’ to clinicians predicts older patients’ mortality … Areas of the retina change in mild Alzheimer’s disease … Cancer patients who miss referral appointment are more likely...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Brain reorganizes itself during specific stroke rehabilitation … What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia … Rates of type 2 diabetes falling in high-income countries … Advanced MRI scan...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
A major hospice provider is praising an appeals court decision that agreed a clinical judgment cannot be deemed as fraud under the False Claims Act based on a difference of physician opinions.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, September 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems … $53.4M in govt. funding supports collaborative Alzheimer’s research effort … Blood test for prostate cancer has potential to help men avoid...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Survey shows that Glaucoma significantly impacts well-being … 1-to-2 weekly daytime naps lower heart attack, stroke risk … New drug has potential to treat dementia-related psychosis … Cognitive behavioral...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2019
Clinical trial of regenerative Alzheimer’s drug awarded $37M … Protein found to lessen brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s … High blood pressure treatment slows cognitive decline in seniors … CDC:...