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...
Unnecessary hype surrounds new superbug, experts say
Aug 17, 2010
There is no evidence that a new superbug resistant to most antibiotics will be any more dangerous than other known superbugs, according to new reports.
MRSA cases may be waning as fears of new superbug emerge
Aug 13, 2010
The number of cases of the dangerous methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are declining, but a new superbug could be spreading from India, according to two reports.
PharMerica achieves 75% generic dispensing rate
Aug 04, 2010
PharMerica Corporation announced that the firm leads the long-term care pharmacy industry in generic medication dispensing, with a rate of over 75%. The company’s generic dispensing rate is on track...
Beyond the bedsore: recognizing different wound types in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2010
Pressure ulcers may be one of the biggest topics in wound care. But there are other serious types of wounds that nursing home caregivers need to know about
Aging gene linked to production of Alzheimer’s plaques
Jul 26, 2010
A gene known to affect the aging process has been linked to amyloid plaques, which are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Longevity study contains flaws, geneticists say
Jul 12, 2010
A recent study in the journal Science, which found that centenarians likely share a particular set of genetic variants, had errors and its conclusions are suspect, a group of geneticists says.
FDA approves first generic Effexor extended release capsules for major depressive disorder
Jul 06, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder. Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release...
Certain genetic variants may predict extreme longevity, study finds
Jul 06, 2010
If you live to be 100, there is a good chance you have a particular set of genetic variants.
Low-income seniors to receive assistance with prescription drug costs
Jun 09, 2010
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries with limited income will soon receive some ╥Extra Help╙ when it comes to the cost of Part D prescription drugs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...