Cognitive decline prevention may start in the gut, study suggests
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 25, 2023
Probiotics could aid in preventing cognitive decline that happens during aging, according to a study released at the American Society for Nutrition conference this week in Boston. The research could make...
Trial for Alzheimer’s drug combo looks encouraging so far
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 11, 2023
A trial evaluating the combination therapy of a drug and an antioxidant shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report.
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Analysis: Reclassifying drugs led Medicare beneficiaries to pay more for generics … Eight more patients sickened by recalled foaming wash alternative … State report: Surveyors on scene the...
LTC providers looking for more leaders
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 06, 2012
A new rise in healthcare jobs is good news for executives in senior care, an expert told McKnight’s.
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By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 22, 2019
20 Illinois nursing homes have closed since 2014 … FDA approves generic version of opioid overdose nasal spray … Risk management, data protection among HHS information security weaknesses, report finds
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Nov 02, 2017
Florida provider groups head back to court over generator rules … Spirituality, personalized activities can boost residents’ purpose in life, study finds… State attorneys to hit drugmakers...
Sensei launches diabetes iPhone app
Apr 28, 2009
Mobile technology developer Sensei has launched an iPhone application for people with diabetes. My Diabetes Guide helps diabetics manage their condition by offering instructions on “what to do, what...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk … Intranasal insulin may slow dementia … Multi-year trial shows PPIs largely safe … Breaking neuropathy news: FDA approves first Lyrica generics
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Jun 29, 2017
Physician, wife to pay $1.2 million in settlement for prescribing unapproved foreign drugs … FDA aims to stop price gouging with list of drugs without generics … Man arrested after report of...