Weight reduction by senior citizens can be achieved by eating nuts. That’s right, two recent studies show that replacing red meat, processed meat, French fries, and soda in your diet with nuts, will keep your weight down. This indeed, is great news for seniors. Two new studies suggest that a…...
CMS Antibiotic Stewardship Program Goes Into Affect, Seniors Gain
The CMS (Center For Medicare and Medicaid Services) Antibiotic Stewardship Program for Nursing Homes and long-term care facilities went into effect in November 2017. This new drug policy intends to curb the widespread overuse of antibiotics across nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed medication…...
Flu Vaccine New Microneedle Patch Superior to Injections
A Flu Vaccine microneedle patch was evaluated and compared to the standard hypodermic needle delivery system by scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine. Results demonstrated that the microneedle patch provided a greater more robust immune response and was far more effective in reducing side effects. Vaccine and Influenza …...
