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Researchers link chromosomal abnormalities with aging and increased cancer risk

Researchers in two consortia-led studies suspect that structural abnormalities in chromosomes are a function of aging and likely…

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Alzheimer’s drug trial seeks answers among genetically predisposed population

Although genetics has been linked to only one form of early-onset Alzheimer’s diseaseand accounts for only a small…

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Risky business

Risk management has become an important aspect of day-to-day nursing home administration and patient care in today’s litigious…

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PSS exits skilled nursing home sector in restructuring plan

Dissatisfied with performance that resulted in earnings below estimates for fiscal year 2012 , Jacksonville, Fla.-based PSS World…

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Omnicare to pay $50M for improper distribution of controlled substances to LTC residents

Charged with illegally dispensing painkillers without the proper prescriptions or authorizations required by the Controlled Substance Act, Covington,…

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Restorative nursing: It takes a facility

In 2010, my administrator was staring at our most recent three-month FQIP (Facility Quality Measure/Indicator Report) report, when…

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New national plan focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment

Last year, the National Alzheimer’s Project Act called for a national plan to find a effective treatments for…

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A safe patient handling program pays off

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers who lift and help move patients consistently report the…

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The stone removal’s aftermath

The 9 mm kidney stone which has plagued me since January was blown to bits by a laser…

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