Lower cutoff points for Montreal cognitive assessment needed
Jan 17, 2024
A high false-positive rate was seen when used in primary care with a diverse patient population.
Meet Mary Jean McKeveny, 2022 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 22, 2022
Learn more about Mary Jean McKeveny, director of clinical innovation, Gurwin Healthcare System.
Red Cross says blood shortage is worst in a decade
Feb 04, 2022
The organization has had to limit blood product distributions to hospitals.
People in the news, March 10
Mar 10, 2020
Promotions and appointments at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Edgewood Healthcare, Kendal Corp., Lifespace Communities, Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Moorings Park,...
‘Substantial’ decline in dementia rates due in part to higher education levels: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2022
The prevalence of dementia in older adults in the United States declined 30% between 2000 and 2016, possibly due to rising education levels, a reduction in smoking and better treatment of cardiovascular...
Meet Dina Besirevic, Rising Star honoree
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2020
Dina Besirevic, regional clinical reimbursement consultant, Villa Healthcare, Skokie, IL, is in the 2020 class of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Rising Star.
Consuming olive oil may reduce mortality risk in U.S. adults
Jan 12, 2022
Replacing butter, margarine, mayonnaise and dairy fat with olive oil is linked to reductions in total, cause-specific mortality.
How horses, university partnerships are changing senior living
By
June Hussey
Sep 18, 2017
After 30 years, the leaders of Watermark Retirement Communities believe they are on the cusp of a much-needed revolution in the way senior housing and healthcare is delivered. They also believe that other...
ENDO: Fracture risk up with insulin compared with metformin in T2DM
Jun 17, 2022
The risk for major osteoporotic fractures up for insulin versus metformin for those with HbA1c <7%, BMI <25 kg/m.2
Rapid recovery seen with more frequent dialysis in SNFs
May 12, 2022
Rapid recovery was associated with reduced mortality and fewer hospitalizations.
