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A comprehensive colorectal cancer screening initiative in a large health system doubled colon cancer screening rates, ...
A new study classifies frailty in older people, coming up with two subtypes. The classification may further help clinicians ...
The closing of rural hospitals results in "significantly" fewer hospitalizations for residents in nearby nursing homes.
Expansive changes to the nursing home survey process went into effect Monday, emphasizing new priorities for surveyors during inspections.
Another round of nursing home worker protests is scheduled across western New York this week as employees call for greater benefits.
A new study finds that osteosarcopenia — having osteopenia or osteoporosis along with sarcopenia — is prevalent in people who have experienced hip fractures, especially men.
Picture this: It’s 3 a.m., and the power just went out in your facility. Oxygen machines, hallway lights, the HVAC — everything is silent. If you’ve ever been here, you know this type of ...
It’s 3 a.m., and the power just went out in your facility. Oxygen machines, hallway lights, the HVAC — everything is silent.  If you’ve ever ...
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit brought by a group of Maryland nursing home residents has gotten the OK to proceed by a District ...
Nursing homes are facing persistent hurdles when working to implement adequate infection control practices, a new study has ...
A major insurance firm is arguing in federal court that it shouldn't have to pay a settlement involving one of its client nursing homes.