Large new study links social isolation to dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
Compared to other risk factors for dementia such as genetic tendencies, social isolation may be easier to modify, investigators say.
CMS: Part D drug premiums to increase
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 01, 2007
The average monthly premium for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage will increase slightly over the previous two years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said last week.
FDA approves only 17 new drugs last year
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 05, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration last year approved only 17 new prescription drugs, the lowest number of new drug approvals in a decade, according to a new study.
Another double-digit rise in healthcare costs forecast
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 03, 2004
Employers will see their medical plan costs rise an average of 13.5%, according to a new analysis by Aon Corp.
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
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...
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.
Also in the News for Friday, Aug. 18
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 18, 2023
Once facing imminent closure, massive CA provider earns recertification … State becomes first to strip Medicaid asset limit … Lab owner gets prison, $77.3 million restitution bill for Medicare genetic...
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.
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.