Cognitive impairment progresses faster in women, study finds
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Jul 22, 2015
Women with mild cognitive impairment that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease appear to deteriorate faster than men, according to new research.
Drug cures Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice, Yale researchers find
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Stephanie H. Kim
Aug 07, 2014
A drug compound successfully reversed the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in mice, researchers say, giving hope to developers trying to find a cure.
Lancaster Pollard announces $158 million loan
Aug 22, 2017
Lancaster Pollard announced it had assisted Trilogy Health Services refinance 10 senior health campuses in Indiana. The total loan amount of $158.4 million was through the FHA Sec. 232/223 (f) program.
Also in the News for Friday, Jan. 19, 2024
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Josh Henreckson
Jan 19, 2024
DOL requires back pay from Tennessee nursing home for illegal firing under FMLA … New epoch of AI offers ‘tremendous potential’ to healthcare sector … Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 18
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 18, 2022
Daytime napping changes may signal dementia’s progression … One-third of nurses polled plan to quit their jobs this year … CDC: Prepare for rebound in TB cases post-pandemic … ‘Long COVID’...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 3
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 03, 2022
Hospital readmission incentives on hold, and ‘no one wins but Medicare’ … $10.3 million settlement sends ‘strong warning’ to employers with vaccine mandates, attorney says … NY Health Department...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 7
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
Rare nursing home sessions on grief, isolation seek solutions for patients, staff … Cancer screening rates did not recover in 2022; ongoing drops coincide with COVID surges … Memory problems more likely...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 30
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2023
With antibody treatments null, CDC advises vulnerable patients on COVID prevention, treatment … Healthy lifestyle lowers memory decline, even for those with genetic risk … Fewer in U.S. are reporting...
GF Health Products signs support surfaces licensing deal with Simmons
Dec 19, 2012
GF Health Products was recently awarded an exclusive licensing agreement to manufacture Simmons therapeutic support surfaces, the firm announced. The agreement covers powered air and foam healthcare mattresses...
Life Systems unveils new wheelchair scale
Nov 05, 2009
Life Systems Inc. recently introduced the Rosie Smart Wheelchair Scale. Designed for use in the long-term care setting, the scale’s operating software stores up to 100 wheelchair or chair weights...