Eli Lilly cuts its generic insulin price by another 40% for Medicare Part D, other beneficiaries … Federal district court judge upholds Ohio provider’s vaccine mandate … $33M awarded to determine...
Editor’s Desk: A burning issue deserves better answer – and soon
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 13, 2006
There is a scene in the George C. Scott movie “Patton,” where the title character is trying to impress upon foreign colleagues that enemy forces are a little too close for safety’s sake....
Vitamin D levels predict delirium risk in hospitalized seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2020
Seniors with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency face an increased risk for hospital‐diagnosed delirium — a problem that’s relatively easy to correct, investigators say.
Researchers find Parkinson’s disease gene
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Haymarket Media
Oct 26, 2004
The discovery of a defective gene responsible for Parkinson’s disease could mean better research for preventing or delaying the disease, according to experts.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 22, 2022
Fauci: Omicron variant BA.2 at least 50% more contagious, so uptick in cases expected … Genetic tests of saliva offer faster results for SARS-CoV-2 than nasal swabs … FDA approves first transdermal...
Parkinson’s Foundation expands free, at-home genetic testing initiative
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 06, 2022
The organization is making an effort to connect a broader and more diverse set of candidates to clinical trials.
Bristol-Myers Squibb discontinues its antidepressant Serzone
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Haymarket Media
May 26, 2004
Bristol-Myers Squibb has discontinued the manufacture and sales of its antidepressant Serzone, which has been linked to 55 cases of liver disease, including 20 deaths. The official halt date will be June...
Cost of meds for elderly up 6.3% over last year, AARP survey says
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Haymarket Media
Sep 21, 2006
Manufacturer prices for the most commonly prescribed drugs to people 50 and older increased by an average of 6.3% during the 12-month period ending in June, according to a recently released AARP survey....
Omnicare shows second quarter profit
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2012
Omnicare Inc. turned a profit in the second quarter, according to a statement from the nursing home pharmacy giant. Omnicare earned $18.7 million, or 17 cents per share, for the three months ended June...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2021
Nursing home coronavirus cases drop by nearly half over four weeks … New stroke-prevention screening guidance published … White House to open coronavirus vaccines distribution to 6,500 retail pharmacies...