Common bone-loss drug Fosamax may guard against new-onset diabetes, national study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 04, 2021
Participants taking alendronate were 36% less likely to have new-onset type 2 diabetes than their peers who did not take the drug, according to a large, 10-year study in Denmark.
Drug combo can be deadly
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2015
Spironolactone, a diuretic used to treat heart failure, can cause a risk of sudden death in seniors when given with the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Toronto researchers have found.
FDA approves new kind of oral diabetes drug
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 02, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new kind of type 2 diabetes drug to help better control glucose levels.
IT project aims to reduce hospital readmissions
By
Liza Berger
Dec 08, 2010
As the government strives to limit rehospitalizations, one nursing home and a couple of hospitals in New York City are staying ahead of the pack.
CMS confirms 50% discount for drugs in Medicare Part D coverage gap in 2011
Oct 01, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently disclosed that 234 drug manufacturers that sell drugs covered by Medicare Part D have signed a pledge to provide a 50% discount to seniors who fall...
Senate committee addresses drug laws that hamper nursing home care
Mar 25, 2010
The Senate Special Committee on Aging Wednesday held a listening session on ways federal rules on controlled substances negatively affect the ability of nurses to care for nursing home residents.
Department of Justice files suit against Johnson & Johnson in connection with kickback scheme with Omnicare
Jan 19, 2010
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for its alleged role in a kickback scheme with Omnicare, the nation’s largest long-term care pharmacy chain.
Study: Nursing home residents with most to gain from Medicare Part D drug program are least likely to...
Jan 14, 2010
Many nursing home residents benefit from Medicare Part D but don’t enroll in the prescription drug program, according to a recent study.
Cardin amendment would work to expand assisted living residents’ access to prescription drugs
Dec 10, 2009
Assisted living providers and advocates are cheering this week after Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced an amendment to the healthcare reform bill that seeks to improve some assisted living residents’...
FDA launches medication safety initiative
Nov 06, 2009
The Food & Drug Administration this week introduced the Safe Use Initiative to reduce preventable harm from medications and improve patient health.