Greater daily coffee intake may lower risk for arrhythmia
Jul 19, 2021
No evidence of effect modification seen in interaction analyses using polygenic score with seven polymorphisms, CYP1A2 rs762551 alone
CMS to recover $4 billion in overpayments for Part D drugs
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 15, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said that because actual drug costs were lower than expected, Part D drug plan sponsors will need to return $4 billion to the agency.
Meditation reduces loneliness, inflammation in elderly adults, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 15, 2012
A meditation technique reduces loneliness and chronic inflammation disorders in seniors, new research shows.
Discovery could speed sepsis treatment
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Nursing home residents might benefit from a new way of diagnosing and treating sepsis made possible by a discovery at the University of British Columbia.
Cue the rap: PDPM video says RIP to RUGs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
In a sign that this week’s changeover to the Patient-Driven Payment may be driving SNF leaders to the brink, Steve Shain, Chief Operating Officer of LTC Contracting, has made his rap debut. A music video...
Mental health conditions up in public health workers during pandemic
Jun 28, 2021
53.0 percent in public health departments reported symptoms of at least one condition in survey conducted during March, April 2021
Working night shift may increase risk for atrial fibrillation
Aug 30, 2021
Risk increased for both current and long-term exposure to night shift work regardless of genetic risk for atrial fibrillation
British health official: Cure for dementia could come by 2020
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 11, 2013
Advances in genetics and pharmaceuticals could lead to a cure for dementia by 2020, according to United Kingdom Secretary of Health Jeremy Hunt.
Pharma company expands in Tennessee
May 03, 2017
Aphena Pharma Solutions announced it has expanded its solid-dose packaging operations in Cookeville, TN. The expansion doubled the size of the facility, increasing manufacturing and warehouse space, and...
Mayo Clinic receives patent for GeneSight
May 22, 2013
The Mayo Clinic has received a patent for a new medication selection procedure. GeneSight uses a test to prioritize the selection of medications for patients with depression, chronic pain and other psychiatric...