Mouse study: Memory loss from Alzheimer’s can be reversed
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Haymarket Media
Jul 28, 2005
Once again, mice are leading the way to greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. A new study involving the furry creatures revealed that memory loss due to Alzheimer’s can be reversed.
Logo color affects buyer perceptions
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Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2014
The combination of blue, yellow or red logos for many long-term care companies may not be an accident, according to new study results from the University of Missouri.
Obama budget calls for Medicare cuts for SNFs, penalizes rehospitalizations
Feb 14, 2012
While President Obama’s proposed 2013 budget contains expected Medicare cuts, long-term care groups have expressed their disappointment. Among other proposals, the American Health Care Association...
Tool determines readmission risk for heart attack patients
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Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
A new tool can allow physicians to predict which heart attack patients will likely end up back in the hospital.
Common painkiller may help reverse Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Aug 15, 2016
An anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain associated from menstrual cramps may be able to reverse memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Omnicare settles kickback, FCA cases for $31 million
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Jul 06, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare agreed to pay a total of $31 million in May to settle allegations it submitted false claims and accepted kickbacks to promote certain drugs.
Chicago’s massive suit over OxyContin alleges painkiller drug companies have misled prescribers and patients, leaving many woefully addicted and the city with enormous costs for treating them.
CMS issues notice of sanctions to Medicare Advantage insurer
May 19, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week informed Medicare Advantage insurer Quality Health Plans of its intent to impose intermediate sanctions and a civil monetary penalty (CMP) on the...
Genes influence likelihood of hip fractures among older adults
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Haymarket Media
Sep 30, 2005
Heredity plays a role in determining whether people under 69 will suffer a first hip fracture, a new study says.
Dementia residents among most antibiotic-resistant, study reveals
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John Hall
Apr 30, 2015
Because they are prone to rehospitalization, typically demand intensive hands-on care and are heavy users of antibiotics, advanced dementia residents in nursing homes commonly harbor dangerous strains...