Top medical journals raise concerns about data in two studies related to Covid-19
(By Matthew Herper and Andrew Joseph for STAT) Two of the world’s leading medical journals on Tuesday expressed concern about
Read moreIs It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?
(By Alan Yu for NPR) Many hospitals, clinics and dental offices in some places around the U.S. are beginning to open
Read moreA repurposed cancer drug is showing encouraging results in Alzheimer’s trial
In a recent paper published in the journal Annals of Neurology, it is reporting encouraging results from a small Phase
Read moreAre you thinking of switching from Medicare Advantage plan to a Medigap plan?
If you plan on switching to a Medigap from Medicare Advantage plan, it will require some planning. You need to
Read moreOpen (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) After nearly two months at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Erica Schoenradt
Read moreUp to $250B of US healthcare spend could shift to virtual: report
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The acceleration of telehealth adoption among consumers and providers has pushed virtual care
Read moreFDA asks 5 drugmakers to recall metformin products
( By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has asked five drugmakers to voluntarily recall their metformin products
Read moreIs house sharing a way to age in place?
Home & Heart, a new nonprofit, is connecting older adults with those seeking affordable housing in Chico, CA. Home &
Read morePalliative care can be valuable for heart failure patients
American Heart Association is reporting palliative care can be valuable for heart failure patients and may lower the risk of
Read moreNearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) Newly released data from the U.S. government show that nearly 26,000 nursing home residents have died
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