Researchers uncover reasons behind MRSA drug resistance
Mar 13, 2008
Streptococcus pneumoniae and MRSA, two drug resistant strains of bacteria, may soon meet their match at the hands of an old foe: penicillin.
MedPAC panel proposes Part D performance evaluation
Mar 11, 2008
Medicare Part D lacks sufficient measures with which to evaluate adequate beneficiary access to needed medications, according to a panel of healthcare plan experts who testified before the Medicare Payment...
Lawmakers to focus on e-prescribing in March event
Feb 28, 2008
The 3rd Annual Safe-Rx Awards, an event to be held next month, will spotlight changes and advances in the field of “e-prescribing,” a practice that is becoming more commonly used in nursing...
Most assisted living residents need meds help, survey finds
Feb 05, 2008
A new survey of assisted living facilities finds that the vast majority of their residents receive help with their medications from staff members.
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
Tech toys
Jan 30, 2008
The nation’s top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from...
Drug Update
Jan 28, 2008
The Food & Drug Administration has approved four new drugs for the long-term care market. They are Symbicort, for asthma; Exforge, to treat hypertension; AzaSite, eyedrops for conjunctivitis; and Neupro,...
Researchers find holes in antipsychotics’ off-label uses
Jan 09, 2008
Antipsychotic drugs that are used “off-label” for controlling violent behavior in mentally challenged patients are less effective than placebos and dummy pills, according to a new British study.
Take heed when using antidepressants, council says
Jan 08, 2008
Nursing homes need to appropriately evaluate residents for depression and use antidepressant medication judiciously, according to a council of long-term care professionals.