Specter plans vote against card-check legislation, threatening bill’s passage
Mar 26, 2009
Nursing homes likely are cheering after Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) said Tuesday he would vote against the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as the card-check bill. His veto could effectively end the...
Study: Common anesthetic causes Alzheimer’s-related changes
Nov 13, 2008
A commonly used anesthetic has been found to induce changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of laboratory mice, according to a recent report from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Panel: One-quarter of adults to suffer incontinence
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Haymarket Media
Dec 14, 2007
Up to 25% of adults will experience incontinence at some point in their life, but fewer than half of those affected will report their symptoms to a doctor, according to a government panel. More than half...
California providers to see $1 billion windfall
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Haymarket Media
Oct 05, 2005
California nursing homes are about to receive an extra $1 billion, largely thanks to the federal government.
Study: Nicotine increases brain tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
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Haymarket Media
Feb 14, 2005
Nicotine does not help Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows.
Computer problems delaying new MDS 3.0 timeline, regulators say
Apr 17, 2009
Providers worried about last week’s abrupt posting and withdrawal of a MDS 3.0 form timeline can rest easy, federal regulators assured Thursday during an Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care...
Invacare founder to retire
Nov 25, 2014
Invacare Corporation’s founder, A. Malachi Mixon III, is retiring as the executive chairman of the company’s board of directors.
Influential guidelines for end-of-life care updated by Hastings Center
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McKnight's Staff
May 15, 2013
The Hastings Center has updated its “Guidelines for Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care Near the End of Life.” The original 1987 guidelines were influential.
Feds lax on bedrails, Congressman insists
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 02, 2013
Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) called on federal regulators to step up oversight of bed rail regulations. The congressman spoke out in the aftermath of a tough investigation into bed rail entrapment.
Study may lead to more effective drugs
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown function for a protein that could add to the arsenal of inflammation-fighting drugs.