New research has potentially linked Alzheimer’s disease with calcium dysregulation, a theory that had been proposed by several research groups, but never been proven.
PETA asks nursing home residents to donate portion of stimulus checks
Jun 26, 2008
Five major nursing home chain owners received a solicitation this week from an organization that may be considered a horse of a different color: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known...
OIG report: FDA slow to evaluate generic drug applications
Jun 17, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration disapproved 96% of applications for generic drug approval in 2006, according to a report recently released from the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General.
AARP: Generic drug prices fell significantly in 2007
May 21, 2008
Older Americans paid nearly 10% less for generic drugs last year, according to a study by AARP.
Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in lab tests
May 21, 2008
A new vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease offers new hope in the laboratories of the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Sending signals
May 07, 2008
Regenesis Biomedical has introduced the Provant Wound Therapy System. The product uses radio frequency signals to stimulate dormant cells. This approach helps facilitate wound healing, according to the...
World’s oldest person turns 115 at Indiana nursing home
Apr 22, 2008
The woman believed to be the oldest person in the world celebrated her 115th birthday on Sunday at Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville, IN.
AARP: Cost of drugs for seniors rises
Mar 06, 2008
The cost of brand name drugs commonly prescribed to the elderly rose by an average of 7.4% last year, says the AARP, an increase that greatly exceeded inflation.
Baxter halts production of blood thinner
Feb 13, 2008
Baxter International has temporarily halted production of certain heparin vials amid reports of serious adverse reactions to the widely used, injectable blood thinner. Baxter has not broadened a prior...
It’s in the genes
By
Liza Berger
Jan 15, 2008
CEO Robert Adams follows in his father’s footsteps.