A lot of Americans suffer from chronic pain. This group includes many nursing home residents. Which is why some new developments on the pain front are encouraging.
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.
Almost 60% of diabetic nursing home residents with chronic kidney disease are on a potentially problematic...
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Tim Mullaney
Mar 03, 2014
Nursing home residents who have diabetes and chronic kidney disease are commonly given medications that are not in keeping with best practice guidelines or prescribing information, according to recently...
Consultant pharmacists group forms for-profit subsidiary
Jun 13, 2008
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) this week announced the launch of ASCP Ventures, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of ASCP.
Commonly used drugs can quicken cognitive decline in elderly, reports say
May 07, 2008
Anticholinergics – a group of drugs commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, urinary incontinence and acid reflux – may cause a more rapid decline in cognitive...
Cardin amendment would work to expand assisted living residents’ access to prescription drugs
Dec 10, 2009
Assisted living providers and advocates are cheering this week after Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced an amendment to the healthcare reform bill that seeks to improve some assisted living residents’...
Pay attention: Ritalin might aid in elderly fall prevention
Apr 29, 2008
Ritalin, a drug commonly prescribed to improve children’s concentration in school, might have a new function in preventing falls among the elderly, according to new research.
Recruiting seniors into drug trials may help close evidence gap
Dec 01, 2008
A growing number of scientists are considering a new approach to drug trials. It includes “real world” testing on more elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions.
High-dose vitamin B3 ‘cures’ Alzheimer’s in lab mice
Nov 06, 2008
Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, has been found to eradicate Alzheimer’s disease-related memory problems in lab mice, according to new research.
A new study has found that the combination of light exercise and specific nutritional supplements could help keep seniors fit for a longer period of time.