Drug regimen found effective for common kidney condition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A major clinical trial out of the United Kingdom points a new direction for treating a common form of kidney disease.
Tool determines readmission risk for heart attack patients
By
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.
Study shows sickest people most dissatisfied with care
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 06, 2012
Nursing home residents, who often have at least one or more chronic condition, are among the sickest individuals treated by the American healthcare system. This population’s high utilization rates...
Age difference can determine nursing home admission risks
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 06, 2012
Age difference is likely the reason for women being more apt than men to become nursing home residents, new research indicates.
Poor outcomes linked to severe weather
By
Mary Gustafson
Dec 01, 2011
Long-term care residents who are displaced from their facility following a natural disaster are more susceptible to illness, injury and death, new study results show.
Ask the care expert: If we have an RAC audit, can we also get an additional review from it?
A new study finds that walking five miles per week can stall the decline of cognitive function among seniors who are already experiencing mild forms of dementia.
Music, movement exercises can reduce falls risk: study
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Seniors at an increased risk for falling who take part in classes involving music and rhythmic exercise may improve their balance and walking skills. As an added benefit, classes could help reduce the...