David W. Baker, M.D., FACP, MPH is the new executive vice president in the Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation in the Joint Commission.
‘Superagers’ have different brains
By
John Hall
Feb 04, 2015
Often referred to as the “cognitive elite,” or “superagers,” sharp-thinking seniors close to either side of 100 have brains that could yield changes in memory care and treatment...
High achievers may be more prone to product dissatisfaction, study finds
Feb 12, 2014
People who constantly strive to be better are generally less satisfied with products they purchase, according to a new study from Northwestern University.
Potential new weapon against MRSA discovered
By
Dave Surico
Dec 02, 2013
Researchers have discovered a way to increase the potency of antibiotics against deadly bacterial diseases that have afflicted seniors especially hard. The key is something called inhibitor compounds,...
Lutheran Home to pilot SwipeSense
Nov 05, 2013
Lutheran Home in Illinois announced it will be piloting SwipeSense, a new system that monitors hand washing rates remotely and compiles analytics about frequency rate.
‘Teachback’ as a tool in rehospitalizations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 29, 2013
When I was a child, I had various non-life-threatening medical problems. Any treatment involved a lengthy discussion with my healthcare provider. Which is why I started laughing when I came across an example...
EHRs tied to better treatment of high-risk heart patients
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 19, 2012
Doctors’ letters sent after employing electronic health records led to a higher prescription rate for cholesterol-lowering medication and lower long-term cholesterol levels for patients with high-risk...
Musical training heads off age-related hearing difficulties, study finds
Jan 31, 2012
Lifelong musical training — particularly when continued late in life — can help overcome age-related hearing loss, a new study finds.
Nearly 60% of paid home caregivers make medication errors, study finds
Feb 24, 2011
One-third of paid caregivers who work for clients who live in their own homes had difficulty reading and understanding health-related information and instructions. Furthermore, 60% of them made medication...