PDI has launched its Prevantics® Device Swab Strip. The product expands on the existing Prevantics Device Swab by helping prevent central line associated bloodstream infections.
A salute to an LTC legend
By
Jack York
Feb 10, 2017
Join me as we raise a verbal toast to Mr. John Derr.
Heeere’s … (your new and improved) McKnight’s!
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2021
McKnight’s. As you’ve surely noticed by now, this magazine has changed since the last time you saw it. We’ve modernized our layout, content flow and logo.
Understanding Lewy body dementia
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2015
The song “Friend Like Me” has popped up pretty frequently on my favorite Pandora station lately, and that’s made me sad. It was sung in the movie “Aladdin” by Robin Williams,...
A study that may never be done — but should
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 28, 2013
Government agencies and lobbyists are famous for conducting studies that prove a point — theirs, namely. That’s why I’ll be very interested to see who will have the courage to conduct one...
Study: Sad seniors should ‘pump it up’
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 16, 2004
Lifting weights can be as powerful as some drugs when seniors want to ward off depression, Australian researchers say. A study of 1,000 elderly people with clinical depression showed modest weightlifting...
Younger set of older adults willing to de-intensify diabetes treatment when recommended, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
Even though clinical guidelines encourage some older adults to de-intensify diabetes treatment if they’ve had the condition longer, some patients aren’t willing to take less medication, a study finds.
Pharmacy opens in Orlando
May 10, 2017
Guardian Pharmacy Services announced the opening of Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando on Tuesday.
Advance care planning partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Allegheny Health Network announced a partnership with advance care planning technology provider Vync to help with end-of-life care decisions.
OIG: Volunteer Medicare fraud patrols had declining recovery in 2011
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 26, 2012
The success rate of Medicare’s volunteer force of fraud-detecting beneficiaries is declining, a government report finds.