In trial, researchers test EHR alerts to lower harmful screenings, overtreatment in seniors
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Researchers devised a new way to ensure that older adults aren’t being overtreated or tested needlessly via unnecessary screenings.
Actions & Transactions, April 23
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 23, 2024
CFG provides $15.5 HUD Lean loan to refinance Pointe at Eastgate in Algonquin, IL … Surpass Senior Living assumes management of Gardens at Quail Springs, Carrollton Gardens in Oklahoma City … Abandoned...
Actions & Transactions, Dec. 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 21, 2022
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies provides $18.12M lean loan to refinance Westmont, IL, SNF … National Church Residences opens $9M affordable housing community for seniors … Grace Management breaks...
Sigmoidoscopy has sustained effect on CRC incidence, mortality
Oct 12, 2022
A pooled analysis of four large-scale trials demonstrated the sustained effect on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality for 15 years.
More news for Friday, Jan. 20
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 20, 2023
Assisted living owner to pay $15K for failing to provide meal breaks … AARP NY unveils first action blueprint to improve lives of older adults … Feds propose increasing workplace immigration fees …...
AI can greatly improve caregiving, doctor says in JAMA interview
By
John O'Connor
Jul 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence has the potential to convert vast amounts of data into actionable knowledge, promising significant advancements in patient care and research.
Health issues limit work potential for a fifth of younger baby boomers
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2023
Health-related issues appear to be hampering the job prospects of the baby boomer population’s youngest cohort, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Statistics presented for global cancer incidence, deaths in 2022
Apr 04, 2024
Almost 20 million new cases of cancer were reported in 2022, plus 9.7 million deaths from cancer.
Single invitation for PSA screening cuts prostate cancer deaths
Apr 08, 2024
A small but significant reduction was seen in prostate cancer deaths, but no reduction was seen in all-cause mortality.
Lawmakers’ efforts aim to extend solvency of Social Security
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2023
A bill aimed at extending the solvency of the Social Security program has been proposed by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as well as Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Val Hoyle (D-OR)....