New research shows improper use and lack of monitoring of popular blood thinners can put residents at risk for hospitalization, life-threatening injury and death.
Continuum is complete
By
John Andrews
Jul 06, 2015
Edgewood Summit builds a new memory care addition in order to fully round out its healthcare mission for West Virginia residents.
Genesis spends $240M on SNF portfolio
By
Holly Petrovich
Jun 16, 2015
Genesis HealthCare announced Monday it will acquire 24 of Revera Inc.’s skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation business for $240 million.
Also in the News for Monday, June 15
Jun 15, 2015
Medicare favors generic opioid drug to avoid abuse … LTC plans use technology to reduce costs … Spinal cord injuries increase in older adults … More than half of seniors live below poverty...
Latest Alzheimer’s discovery looks like a real eye-opener
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2015
Extra sleep can help fruit flies overcome Alzheimer’s-like memory problems, according to new research out of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Popular Alzheimer’s drug to remain on the market at least until August
By
John Hall
May 27, 2015
A federal appeals court has temporarily thwarted a drug company’s plan to replace a proven Alzheimer’s drug with a more expensive version.
Healthy diets link to enhanced cognitive flexibility: Study
By
Holly Petrovich
May 20, 2015
Adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease who ingest more omega-3 fatty acids perform better in cognitive flexibility tests and have bigger anterior cingulate cortices, according to a new...
McKesson Health Solutions unveils InterQual 2015
May 19, 2015
McKesson Health Solutions has introduced InterQual® 2015, the latest edition of the company’s decision-support solution.
Chicago’s massive suit over OxyContin alleges painkiller drug companies have misled prescribers and patients, leaving many woefully addicted and the city with enormous costs for treating them.
Genesis HealthCare offers NADONA membership to all DONs
May 12, 2015
Genesis HealthCare announced it will provide membership to the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA/LTC) to all its directors of nursing in each of its...