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Common antibiotic linked to risk of sudden death, study finds

McKnight's Staff May 21, 2012

An antibiotic frequently used to treat pneumonia and bronchitis is linked to a higher risk of sudden death in adults, particularly those with heart conditions, a new study reveals.

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Experts are concerned about misdiagnosis rate for Alzheimer's disease

McKnight's Staff May 18, 2012

Alzheimer's experts say it's hard to quantify how often it happens, but findings from an ongoing study has found that one-third of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses were incorrect.

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Heart failure readmission rates tied to regional socioeconomic factors, research shows

McKnight's Staff May 18, 2012

Socioeconomic differences and factors such as the availability of physicians have a bigger impact on readmission rates for heart failure than a provider's performance, a new study asserts.

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More than 8.3 million seniors are food insecure, analysis says

McKnight's Staff May 18, 2012

Almost 15% of American seniors live with the threat of hunger, new research finds. The consequences could have huge implications for the providers who take care of them, experts say.

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Antacids linked to higher risk of c. diff, study finds

Use of proton pump inhibitors, which have medications used to suppress stomach acid, can increase the risk of Clostridium difficile infections, especially when combined with antibiotics, a new study finds.

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Panel sees line blurring between skilled care and assisted living services

John O'Connor May 17, 2012

The line separating assisted living and skilled care services continues to blur, according to panelists who spoke Wednesday at the Assisted Living Federation of America's 2012 conference and expo near Dallas.

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Coding improvements to blame for uptick in fatal falls in the elderly, study finds

McKnight's Staff May 17, 2012

More accurate coding and reporting could be the reason behind a recent spike of fall-related deaths in the elderly, new research finds.

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Lawmakers should weigh costs associated with dementia when coordinating care for Medicare beneficiaries, analysis suggests

McKnight's Staff May 17, 2012

As policymakers seek to integrate care for dual eligibles, they need to consider the cost of treating beneficiaries with dementia, new data suggests.

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Federal judge invalidates NLRB 'microwave' elections rule

McKnight's Staff May 16, 2012

A federal district judge has invalidated a union elections rule this week on the grounds that the National Labor Relations Board did not have a quorum when the so-called "microwave rule" was voted on.

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Feeding tubes worsen pressure ulcers in elderly dementia patients, study suggests

McKnight's Staff May 16, 2012

New research suggests that feeding tubes can cause or worsen pressure ulcers in elderly dementia patients — a finding that contradicts the commonly held belief that feeding tubes promote healing.