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.
Online interactions may slow memory decline, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
May 17, 2021
Regular online communication with friends and family as well as in-person interaction and phone chats all work together to help maintain long-term memory among older persons, says a study conducted by...
Trotting out a new therapy for those with Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2020
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announced a new research project to see whether horses might be able to help reduce symptoms among people with Parkinson’s disease.
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.