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Dopamine Release Defects Can Occur Before Neurodegeneration in PD

02/16/2024

Although the death of dopaminergic neurons and reduced levels of striatal dopamine are often used to explain motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), dopamine deficits may not result from cell death alone, according to a review...

Although the death of...

02/16/2024

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Urgent Call for Medicaid Reform: Upstate NY Nursing Home Crisis Demands Immediate Attention

02/13/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

"Our request is crucial to address the $810 million annual state funding gap, which directly impacts 97,000 nursing home residents statewide," emphasized Hurlbut. "This gap, in turn, contributes to more congested hospitals, a shortage of...

"Our request is crucial to...

02/13/2024

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Long-Term Impact of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Quality of Life in Parkinson Disease

02/07/2024

Hannah Musick ;

A recent trial published in JAMA Network Open found that patients with advanced Parkinson disease who received subthalamic nucleus may experience a more stable quality of life due to improved mobility.

A recent trial published in JAMA...

02/07/2024

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Wildfire Smoke Endangers Air Quality Inside LTC Facilities

02/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

In regions impacted by wildfire smoke, the air quality inside long-term care (LTC) facilities may not be any better than the air quality outdoors, KFF Health News recently reported.

In regions impacted by wildfire...

02/01/2024

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Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Living Arrangements for People Living With Dementia

01/26/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Research examines living arrangements of Medicare enrollees with probable dementia, finding that while the proportion of those living with others decreased over time, the pandemic resulted in a significant increase in people with cognitive...

Research examines living...

01/26/2024

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Bill to Allow Livestream Video Monitoring in Iowa Nursing Homes Advances

01/25/2024

Hannah Musick ;

A bill under consideration by the Iowa House of Representatives would permit nursing home residents to have livestream video monitoring services.

A bill under consideration by...

01/25/2024

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Bayer AG Moves to Phase 2 Clinical Trial for New Gene Therapy for Parkinson Disease

01/24/2024

Emry Lloyd ;

Bayer AG receives approval to proceed with a phase 2 clinical trial for its gene therapy for patients with Parkinson disease.

Bayer AG receives approval to...

01/24/2024

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Long-Term Care Facility Leaders Urged to Prioritize Resident COVID-19 Vaccinations by the US Department of Health and Human Services

01/23/2024

Hannah Musick ;

US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations for nursing home residents in a virtual meeting with long-term care facility leaders.

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01/23/2024

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New Legislation Provides Protection for Residents Facing Unexplained Nursing Home Discharges

01/18/2024

Emry Lloyd ;

California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.

California passed legislation...

01/18/2024

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Affordable Solutions for Aging: Potential Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance

01/16/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Aging US citizens should consider the cost-effective choice of long-term care insurance, in addition to health insurance, as the need for affordable long-term care becomes increasingly imperative according to reporting by CBS News.

Aging US citizens should...

01/16/2024

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