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.
Big wound treatment in a small package
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2011
An inexpensive nanometer-sized drug that can treat foot ulcers and other chronic wounds has been developed by a group of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Harvard Medical School and others...
Medicaid drug costs are much lower than Medicare Part D costs, report finds
Aug 17, 2011
Medicaid’s net unit drug costs are much lower than costs under Medicare Part D, which is attributed to higher Medicaid rebates for brand name medications, according to a new report.
World’s oldest person turns 115 at Indiana nursing home
Apr 22, 2008
The woman believed to be the oldest person in the world celebrated her 115th birthday on Sunday at Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville, IN.
Introspection has 2 payoffs
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2012
A meditation technique reduces loneliness and chronic inflammation disorders in seniors, new research shows.
Medicare Advantage pay to jump as enrollment grows
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Medicare Advantage plans will receive a 3.4% uptick in federal payments in 2019. That’s nearly 90% more than the 1.84% increase proposed in February. Notice of the bigger raise came in the Centers...
Robotic treatment for patients with spinal injuries newly available
Mar 13, 2018
A “revolutionary” new robotic treatment for patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, first developed in Japan, is now available in the U.S.
Omnicare to pay $8 million to settle false claims allegations
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May 18, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare agreed on Tuesday to pay $8 million to clear up allegations that it used an automated system to submit false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
Snoezelen, not snoozing, at 100
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2013
It’s noteworthy that the Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville, FL, recently marked the 100th birthday of two residents by inviting an Elvis impersonator to perform. More remarkable: The event celebrated...
McCain spokesman denies Obama’s Medicare claims
Oct 21, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama (D) recently accused his rival in the presidential race of planning to slice $882 billion from Medicare to fund his healthcare plan. It is a charge Sen. John McCain’s (R) camp refutes.