Psychiatrist gets 9 months in prison for nursing home drug kickback scheme
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Mar 15, 2016
A Chicago psychiatrist who prescribed the antipsychotic clozapine to thousands of nursing home residents in exchange for kickbacks was sentenced to 9 months in prison on Friday.
Immigration reform bill clears major Senate hurdle
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Haymarket Media
Jun 28, 2007
Senators backing a major immigration reform bill scored a big win Tuesday when they gathered enough support to ensure the controversial proposal will come up for a vote soon. The 64-35 vote easily surpassed...
Donepezil may help preserve muscle cell functioning in Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 28, 2021
People with early Alzheimer’s who are treated with the drug donepezil maintain mitochondrial function in their muscles when compared to their untreated peers, researchers report.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 4
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2021
New variant of COVID-19 reported in more U.S. states … COVID may cause chronic nervous system inflammation (POTS) … Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine heads to final-stage trial … Interpretation of...
Also in the News for Wednesday, April 19
Apr 19, 2017
Settlement reached in CCRC nurse’s elevator injury suit … Judge dismisses another Risperdal case mid-trial … Scientists look to gene editing to replace antibiotics, combat C. diff
LTC Innovation Summit kicks off Tuesday
Oct 08, 2015
The second annual Louisville Innovation Summit takes place Tuesday and Wednesday with a gathering of 500 executives and entrepreneurs focusing on the future of aging care. More than 40 speakers and 15...
Children of Alzheimer’s patients more likely to have memory issues, study shows
Feb 23, 2009
The offspring of Alzheimer’s patients are more prone to developing their own memory problems earlier in life, according to new research from the Boston University School of Medicine.
FDA agrees to deal that speeds reviews
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Matthew Arnold
Oct 01, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration and the biopharma industry have agreed in principle on a revamp of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, by which drug firms provide nearly two-thirds of what the agency...
Advanced MRI, artificial intelligence techniques help identify those at risk for further cognitive decline
Oct 07, 2010
Combining advanced MRI and artificial intelligence techniques could help doctors determine which patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will suffer further cognitive decline, according to new research.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 14
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2020
First COVID-19 reinfections confirmed in the United States … Improved mobility in frail and elderly adults linked to common gene variant … HHS: States prohibiting point-of-care COVID-19 testing devices...