Tissue grafts that promote vascular growth could hasten wound healing, encourage healthy skin to invade the wounded area and reduce the need for surgeries, investigators at Cornell University recently...
Intensive care units may be breeding grounds for drug-resistant super bugs, report suggests
Dec 03, 2009
As many as 71% of the world’s intensive care patients are receiving antibiotic treatment, which could lead to an increase in drug-resistant super bugs, a new study suggests.
Study: OTC pain medication helps elderly with dementia
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Haymarket Media
Dec 08, 2005
Giving the common over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen to elderly people suffering from dementia may actually help them become more active and socially engaged, a new study in the Journal of the American...
A Biden damaging proposal that’s barely getting noticed
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John O'Connor
Mar 13, 2022
President Biden sure gave nursing homes the stink eye during his State of the Union address. Care quality is down while charges are up, he alleged. He added that Medicare rules need to be tightened
Just 2 days away: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards looms
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Time has almost run out. The final nomination deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is nearly here.
Wisconsin SNF receives financing
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Elizabeth Newman
Dec 11, 2018
National Health Investors will finance the development of a 144-bed skilled nursing facility in Oak Creek, WI, near Milwaukee, for a commitment of $25.35 million, with a 9.5% initial yield, the firm said.
Using two hypertension meds may help cut risk of death
Oct 06, 2008
On many occasions, it is said that two is better than one. That appears to be the case when it comes to reducing death from high blood pressure among the elderly.
Patient engagement solution for post-acute care released
Sep 13, 2017
Emmi has announced a suite of solutions for the post-acute market that support better care transitions and community discharge, the Chicago-based company said.
Former NLRB chair argues against need for card-check legislation
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Haymarket Media
Mar 29, 2007
The former chairman of the National Labor Relations Board this week criticized proposed legislation that would eliminate secret ballots during union elections. This legislation would ultimately make it...
New drug plan faces transition challenge
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Haymarket Media
Apr 03, 2006
The Medicare Part D program faces more possible criticism following the expiration of the 90-day transitional period on April 1.