Read Top Medical > Geriatrics Headlines and Articles from http://www.medical-newsarticles.com en-us http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/texans-for-stem-cell-research-tscr-and-core-health-foundation-chf-collaborate-to-advance-medical-research-needs-260909.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Stroke Stem Cell Clinical Trials and Potential Medical School Discussed http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/rheumatology-experts-in-indiana-address-growing-osteoporosis-concerns-as-baby-boomers-age-260373.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Fractures, pain, spinal deformities and even death can be prevented with detection and treatment; Medical Specialists rheumatology providers in Northwest Indiana offer advice to patients. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-family-member-is-a-victim-of-nursing-home-abuse-260289.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT There can be several signs of nursing home abuse and neglect that you may notice while visiting your loved one. Physical abuse is often more easy to identify as its signs are more likely to be obvious. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-nursing-home-abuse-260298.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide high quality care and a safe living environment to all of their residents. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/should-i-have-a-facelift-now-260336.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT If you are considering a facelift, there may be no time like the present. Or maybe it's best to wait? How do you know? Here are a few basic tips for deciding on the perfect time for your facelift. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/dehydration-malnourishment-and-nursing-home-abuse-260357.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want nursing home staff to care for him or her as a family member. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common in today's society. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/narrowing-the-nose-and-nostrils-with-rhinoplasty-260396.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT If you feel your nose and your nostrils are too wide, rhinoplasty may be the right procedure for you. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/02/nursing-home-standards-law-enacted-but-does-it-do-enough-260134.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT A new Ohio law sets standards for nursing homes to receive Medicare funding, but some have criticized the standards as not being rigorous enough. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/specialty-hospital-of-america-launches-dynamic-new-online-presence-259724.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Company adds newly designed wesbites and social media networks to better serve patients and residents. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/ameriglide-is-excited-to-announce-their-newest-stair-lift-the-ameriglide-rubex-259777.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT AmeriGlide, an online retailer of stair lifts for the disabled and elderly, is excited to announce their newest stair lift: the AmeriGlide Rubex. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/little-babies-big-steps-premature-delivery-by-voluntary-csection-may-result-in-birth-injury-259002.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Although the rate of babies born prematurely continues to decline, experts warn against the dangers of voluntary c-sections that are performed too soon for the baby to fully develop, leaving them susceptible to a variety of birth injuries. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/a-new-medical-malpractice-system-for-new-york-258261.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT A Bronx judge has created an expedited way of resolving medical malpractice cases through judge-directed negotiation. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/private-nursing-homes-get-failing-grades-for-quality-of-care-258380.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT The University of Alabama at Birmingham is currently studying the relationship between the sale and purchase of nursing homes by private firms and the quality of care provided by those facilities. Learn more about the study and what people should look for in choosing a nursing home. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/missouri-nursing-home-residents-need-to-be-on-the-lookout-for-abuse-257153.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Numerous elderly residents are injured while in the care of Missouri nursing homes - with the injuries often coming as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect. Fortunately, much can be done to not only spot nursing home abuse but also hold the abusers liable for their actions. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/rip-rest-in-poverty-the-end-of-life-time-bomb-256767.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Sun Life Direct outlines how much it costs when you die in the UK with its fifth annual report. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/local-families-start-the-new-year-with-heavy-hearts-256621.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Local Families Turn to New Quiz for Guidance with Aging Parents http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/free-workshop-in-columbia-md-for-adult-children-caring-for-aging-parents-256674.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT This program explores the nutritional, emotional, financial, legal, and housing challenges faced by seniors and their family caregivers. Strategies for success and lifesaving resources will be given. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/hie-debate-continues-between-public-and-private-models-256150.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Although the HIE market is still glutted with options, KLAS reports that certain vendors are winning more bids than others in the private and in the public HIE markets http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2012/01/nursing-home-residents-have-rights-protections-against-abuse-255611.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Charlotte area nursing homes have been rated according to Medicare and many are substandard. Find out what legal rights residents have. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/nursing-home-residents-have-higher-surgery-risks-255005.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Surgery risks are greater for elderly residents of nursing homes and they also suffer more complications after having surgery than people their age who live on their own. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/determining-what-type-of-nursing-home-facility-your-loved-one-needs-254985.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT When the thought of a nursing home comes to mind, most people think of 24-hour care facilities. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/doolittle-home-is-very-pleased-to-announce-that-our-retirement-community-has-earned-a-perfect-deficiencyfree-survey-result-from-the-massachusetts-department-of-public-health-dph-254932.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT For nearly a century, Doolittle Home takes pride in providing exceptional care andamp; peace of mind for residents and their families. Often described as a bed andamp; breakfast setting with extraordinary nursing care focused on personal attention. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/application-hosting-in-healthcare-becoming-more-dynamic-competitive-253800.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Healthcare application hosting providers are hosting more vendors and providing more services amidst acquisitions and dramatic changes in the market. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/healthcare-talent-crisis-driving-boost-in-human-capital-management-253501.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Increasing staff shortages are motivating many healthcare providers to look for solutions that better utilize their current staff and attract new talent. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/clearinghouse-services-offer-providers-a-key-to-success-through-enhanced-revenue-collection-253107.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Recently, the historical divergence in vendor performance has become more pronounced as the attributes that separate the best from the merely good reveal themselves. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/new-york-nursing-home-abuse-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-calls-for-end-to-over-prescription-of-antipsychotic-drugs-in-nursing-homes-252521.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Lawyer David Perecman joins the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services in calling for an end to the over prescription of anti-psychotic drugs to nursing home patients with dementia. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/sudden-illness-can-hasten-longterm-care-discussion-for-aging-americans-252659.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT As people age, planning for long-term care is a necessity. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/2011-annual-best-in-klas-awards-released-252902.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Epic and maxIT Healthcare top software and service ratings from 18,000 interviews compiled for the 2011 Best in KLAS report. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/klas-report-examines-radiation-dose-252479.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Providers share dose reduction best practices and reveal the perceived low-dose industry leader http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/unsong-ringuette-named-professional-of-the-year-in-assisted-living-services-252347.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Unsong Ringuette is very involved in the lives of her residents and treats each one like family http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/amy-k-fehn-enlightens-health-information-managers-and-medical-coding-specialists-on-the-new-landscape-of-audits-251770.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Amy K. Fehn presented andquot;The New Landscape of Audits; MICs, MACs, RACs and ZPICs,andquot; to an audience of health information management professionals and medical coding specialists at the AHIMA-ACMCS Joint Clinical Coding Meeting. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/andrew-b-wachler-educates-physician-practice-compliance-professionals-about-practice-audits-beyond-racs-at-hcca-conference-251818.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Andrew B. Wachler presented andquot;Beyond the RACs: MACs and ZPICs Coming to a Practice Near You,andquot; to attendees of the Health Care Compliance Association Physician Practice Compliance Conference in Philadelphia, PA. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/old-colony-elder-services-staff-gives-back-to-areas-youth-through-angel-tree-251648.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/is-it-safe-to-fly-after-lasik-surgery-250873.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT One of the most common questions about LASIK is whether or not it is safe to travel by airplane after your surgery. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/improper-use-of-bed-rails-in-nursing-homes-250881.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT A few years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidelines to stem the growing numbers of elderly who had become entrapped and injured with bed rails. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/vintage-senior-living-and-lra-worldwide-partner-on-quotservice-excellencequot-initiative-250967.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Vintage Senior Living has launched Service Excellence, a comprehensive service program designed to cultivate a sense of belonging and a focus on individual service at each community. LRA Worldwide is their partner on the initiative. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/challenging-the-denial-of-short-stay-impatient-hospital-claims-250544.htm Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT As CMS continues to focus on medical necessity issues in inpatient admissions, hospitals must develop an effective appeals strategy. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/the-landscape-of-medicare-and-medicaid-contractors-250554.htm Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT With the attention of recent years focused on Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), providers may be unfamiliar with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) other audit contractors. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/clinical-decision-support-tools-impact-on-healthcare-still-expanding-250597.htm Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Although the tools are essentially andquot;first generation,andquot; providers report optimism about the affect of clinical decision support (CDS) on workflow and patient care. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/covenantcare-at-home-helps-99yearold-woman-stay-out-of-the-hospital-home-healthcare-committed-physicians-could-save-17-billion-annually-in-hospital-readmissions-medicare-costs-250043.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Hildred's story is about how a committed physician, home health care team and adult caregiver have kept her out of the hospital, where the average Medicare cost of treating her congestive heart failure is $20,000. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/12/hospitals-with-over-1000-beds-more-likely-to-seek-pacs-replacement-250400.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Though the largest hospitals may be looking to replace their PACS system, other facilities continue to focus their attention on meaningful use, ICD-10. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/technology-in-motion-opens-new-plagiocephaly-clinic-in-north-london-249230.htm Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Technology in Motion opens a new plagiocephaly clinic in North London; the sixth addition to their clinics across the UK. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/debate-over-removal-of-online-malpractice-database-249012.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT A testy debate has arisen between journalists and consumer rights groups and the American Medical Association (AMA), over the availability of doctor's disciplinary information. Learn more about what sparked this controversy. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/new-technology-ignites-the-mri-market-248703.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Major Imaging vendors introduce a slew of new magnets including more wide-bore options. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/klas-offers-providers-new-pharmacyfocused-research-248372.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Healthcare providers receive free access to pharmacy buyers guide in preparation for ASHP's Midyear 2011 Clinical Meeting. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/agingcarecom-launches-the-caregivers-guide-to-alzheimers-disease-247645.htm Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT AgingCare.com, a website for people taking care of elderly parents, has launched andquot;The Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Diseaseandquot; . http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/sally-j-ongaro-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-business-management-247764.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Sally Ongaro, co-founder and partner of Pillowalk, adds comfort and style to the lives of individuals who rely on medical walkers http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/unnecessary-surgery-costly-to-patients-income-for-doctors-247224.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT When a doctor has a conflict of interest due to financial dealings with a medical device manufacturer, that may contribute to unnecessary surgery and possible medical malpractice. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/mary-e-halston-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-health-care-247460.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Halston has been selected as a VIP Member for 2011-2012 http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2011/11/meaningful-use-drives-community-hospital-technology-adoption-247542.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Government regulations, including both potential financial incentives and repercussions, incent community hospital adoption of EMR.