More than a third of vaccinated older adults will continue wearing masks until at least 2022, study finds … New drug may prevent Alzheimer’s disease, early study suggests … COVID-19 lessons learned...
Also in the News for Friday, Jan. 24
Jan 23, 2020
CMS posts new draft version of MDS 3.0 Item Set Change History … Former nursing home owner gets 7 years in prison for $48M fraud scheme … Discovery of new Alzheimer’s gene could help slow its progression...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
No change in prescribing rates for dental-related antibiotics … Spotting adenine in urine could signal kidney failure in people with diabetes … Gene variant that boosts Parkinson’s risk found in...
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.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 26, 2024
Exam can spot glaucoma risk in primary angle-closure suspect patients … Heart organization announces $7.8M for “food is medicine” research … Researchers eye gene in heart failure that may guide...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 23, 2022
Groups ask CMS to look into ‘disturbing’ hospice growth in three states … 42 new Alzheimer’s genes discovered in large international study … High blood pressure linked to neurotic personality...
Clinical briefs for Monday, March 25
By
John Roszkowski
Mar 25, 2024
Long genes linked to aging … Fat buildup in brain cells may cause Alzheimer’s … Drug shows no benefit for dry age-related macular degeneration in NIH trial … Neurologic disease may be higher for...
Eat your veggies: Flavonol-containing foods may reduce dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
The antioxidant, found in fruit, vegetables and in tea, is linked to 48% lower odds of dementia, a study finds.
Also in the News for Tuesday, July 9
Jul 08, 2019
Millions budgeted for nursing home wage support a no-go without governor’s blessing … Lawsuit blames ‘gross’ staffing shortage for fall-related death … Nursing home residents kept inside...
Pfizer mulls possible OTC Lipitor switch
By
Matthew Arnold
Sep 01, 2011
Pfizer is reportedly weighing an attempt at an over-the-counter switch for Lipitor — a move that could help the company recoup some of its losses when the $11 billion drug loses nationwide exclusivity...