Medicare Part D premiums to rise modestly as drug discounts take effect
Aug 20, 2010
The average monthly Medicare Part D premium will rise by about $1 to $30 beginning next year. That is the same time that new benefits designed to begin closing the coverage gap kick in, health officials...
Federal nursing home spending gains speed while overall healthcare spending slows
Jan 06, 2009
Federal spending on nursing home and home health accelerated in 2007, even as overall healthcare spending grew at the slowest rate since 1998, according to a new spending report issued today by the Centers...
New drug plan faces transition challenge
By
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.
Study: Low-calorie diets fight aging process
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 24, 2007
The key to living longer may involve calorie deprivation, a new study suggests. But humans might able to find the same effects in a pill form.
Public Citizen sues FDA for approving anti-depressant that may cause liver failure
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Haymarket Media
Mar 17, 2004
Consumer watchdog group Public Citizen filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration Monday saying the agency unreasonably delayed action on removing the antidepressant Serzone from the market.
More effective shots created
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
New strains of genetically engineered bacteria may improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases that include the flu and pertussis, University of Texas at Austin researchers say.
CDC says two common antivirals not helpful against this season’s flu
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 19, 2006
Doctors shouldn’t bother prescribing two common antivirals to treat or prevent influenza during the 2005-2006 influenza season, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation.
Kinetic Concepts Inc. scored a legal victory Wednesday in its ongoing battle with Smith & Nephew over the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. A Texas jury sided with KCI in a patent infringement lawsuit.
Test could confirm sepsis within an hour
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 24, 2014
Nursing home residents might benefit from a new way of diagnosing and treating sepsis made possible by discoveries out of the University of British Columbia.
CLASS Act’s enemies take on new program
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Like many of his GOP colleagues, Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) has strong doubts about the legitimacy of the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Act. In fact, after a recent House hearing,...