Mortality rates have declined for patients with advanced heart failure during the past two decades, according to new research from UCLA. Still, a third of patients do not survive more than three years...
Low thyroid levels tied to senior mortality
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
Older hospital patients who have low thyroid hormone levels have a higher level of mortality, new study results show.
Stomach acid drugs raise risk of C. diff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Stomach acid is often treated with medications such as Pepcid, but that could put long-term care residents or hospitalized patients at risk for Clostridium difficile, according to a new analysis.
Exercise program helps keep residents on their feet: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2013
Mobility limitations are often a warning sign for upcoming functional decline in seniors, and exercise can help, according to new research.
Facilities need better reviews of antibiotic use, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2013
Skilled nursing facility administrators need to do a complete review of antibiotics to better combat multi-drug resistant organisms, an infection control expert said in May.