New vibrating glove beats drugs or injections in aiding stroke survivors, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 16, 2024
A new wearable glove was able to produce better control of stroke-related hand tremors when compared with injections, new research shows.
Virtual ‘twin’ concept could save stroke victims by predicting treatment, surgery outcomes
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 08, 2023
By creating a virtual “twin” on the spot, physicians and surgeons could evaluate and “perform” various procedures for stroke victims.
State Supreme Court re-examines 8-year-old nursing home class action lawsuit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 06, 2023
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reopened a nearly decade-old class action lawsuit against a nursing home provider after the plaintiffs claimed that Judge Timothy Fox “repeatedly failed to follow...
FDA approves new diet drug Zepbound, a version of the diabetes med Mounjaro
Nov 09, 2023
Zepbound works by activating hormone receptors in the body to reduce appetite and food intake
People in the news, July 2
Jul 02, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at the Georgia Senior Living Association, the LCS Foundation, LeadGenie, Metropolitan Senior Living and the National Association of Health Care Assistants.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
FDA approves new antibiotic for three indications
Apr 08, 2024
Zevtera is approved for S. aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin/skin structure infections and bacterial pneumonia.
People in the news, March 19
Mar 19, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Ceca, the Florida Assisted Living Association, Kisco Senior Living, National Church Residences, Retirement Unlimited Inc., SAGE, the Smarter Service, Varsity...
Expanded use of Xolair to treat food allergies approved by the FDA
Feb 17, 2024
Xolair is not meant to substitute for emergency anaphylaxis medications such as the EpiPen.
Initiative aims to help assisted living communities achieve excellence in person-centered care credential
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 03, 2024
A research- and evidence-based initiative is underway to develop a process to help assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities achieve a new designation of excellence in person-centered...