Eleventh hour spending bill includes $117 billion for HHS … Insulin cost caps didn’t increase access: study … Bill introduces efficiencies in long-term care surveyor site visits
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 26, 2024
Lung cancer screening may not be best in those with multiple conditions, short life expectancy … Statins could combat gum disease … More action urged for stroke survivors battling depression … 2...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 3
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 03, 2024
Smoking shrinks brain, raises Alzheimer’s risk, study finds … ASV breathing device didn’t improve sleep apnea in people with heart failure … Hospital sinks pose risk for bacterial infections …...
Study eyes new cause of diabetes
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 11, 2023
A new study sheds light into what causes diabetes and explains a new breakthrough that could offer the potential for new disease treatments.
‘Killer nurse’ fallout: Nursing homes likely to take the blame even if they did ‘everything right’
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Nov 06, 2023
An “angel of mercy” nurse who saw herself as putting patients out of their misery by hastening their deaths further damages the already fragile reputation of nursing homes, a long-time nursing director...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Nov. 3
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 03, 2023
Study: Stem cells could reverse osteoarthritis … About 25% of stents aren’t necessary, data shows … Insulin can stay at room temp for months … Could infection control standards get weaker? …...
Nurse accused in insulin killings sued over another death
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 05, 2023
A second nursing home that employed a nurse alleged to have killed patients by injecting them with unneeded insulin has been sued by the family of a woman who claim she is an additional part of the larger...
Ask the care expert … about storing patient supplies
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 12, 2023
We are having a debate about insulin pens and oxygen tubing and how to store them. Can you assist?
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 16, 2023
FDA: Don’t use UTI tests from Universal Meditech … Senior centers welcome mental health services … How to exercise with osteoporosis … Amazon automates coupons for diabetes meds
California will produce its own insulin to bring down prices
Jul 08, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced recently that the state will spend $100 million to produce its own insulin.