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PDPM And TeleHealth Solutions
05/09/2019 Read moreDr. Waseem Ghannam, CEO & Co-Founder of TeleHealth Solution, puts it down ever so eloquently: “Tools, tools, I give you tools I give you tools, tools I give you tools, ooh These tools are for you to use These tools are…
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LATE causes memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning, but on autopsy, doctors don’t find the Alzheimer’s-linked protein clumps known as plaques and tangles in the brain. Source: NEW FEED
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The loss of an ability to smell has been linked to your risk of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and some dementias, but researchers suspected that sense of smell might be related to more health issues. Source:…
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Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad
04/18/2019 Read moreKnee replacement is a common procedure most often used to treat pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. Deep infection is a rare but serious complication that occurs in about 1% of knee replacement patients. Source: NEW FEED
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Brain Scans Spot, Track Alzheimer's
04/02/2019 Read moreThe results “make it clear that amyloid PET imaging can have a major impact on how we diagnose and care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline,” said the study’s lead author. Source: NEW FEED
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The analysis found that dementia was the primary cause for nearly 262,000 deaths in 2017, nearly half from Alzheimer’s disease. That’s up from about 84,000 deaths attributed to dementia in 2000. Source: NEW FEED
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The study found that women taking hormone replacement therapy had a 9 percent to 17 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In women who began taking hormone therapy before age 60, this increased risk was tied to use of…
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As Alzheimer’ progresses, amyloid beta proteins build up in parts of the brain. They clump together to form hardened plaques that disrupt the way the brain functions. Source: NEW FEED
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It isn’t clear if sleep apnea causes the buildup of protein tangles in the brain that are a sign of Alzheimer’s, or if the increased protein helps cause the apnea, the researchers said. Source: NEW FEED
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A new animal study has identified the cellular mechanism that leads to reduced blood flow to the brain, which, in turn, impacts cognitive function. Source: NEW FEED
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Telehealth Summit 2019
06/06/2019 Read moreWhen: June 6, 2019 @ 7:30 am – June 7, 2019 @ 12:00 pmWhere: W Atlanta – Midtown, 188 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361This year, we’ve gathered dozens of the industry’s top telehealth innovators to share their real-world perspectives on crafting the future of healthcare. Join us at the Telehealth Summit 2019 to network with inspirational luminaries and learn about the tricks, tips, and challenges…
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Skilled Nursing News Summit
06/06/2019 Read moreWhen: June 6, 2019 @ 7:30 am – 11:45 amSkilled Nursing News is excited to announce its first annual Summit taking place June 6, 2019 in Chicago, IL. This intimate gathering of long-term care professionals will dive into the topics driving the business of skilled nursing today, such as…
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DIA 2019 Global Annual Meeting
06/23/2019 Read moreWhen: June 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am – June 27, 2019 @ 10:45 amWhere: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101The DIA 2019 Global Annual Meeting brings together thousands of innovators from around the globe. Designed to drive insights into action by connecting key policy discussions to real-world knowledge that you need to do your job every day, your attendance…
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MDM & Data Governance Summit
07/10/2019 Read moreWhen: July 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – July 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pmWhere: Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616The MDM & Data Governance Summit provides an opportunity for the data management community to engage with like-minded peers and learn from experts at the forefront of our industry. This year’s event in Chicago will include insight around the future…
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Post Acute 360 | Strategy & Solutions Conference
07/31/2019 Read moreWhen: July 31, 2019 @ 3:08 pm – August 2, 2019 @ 4:08 pmWhere: Gaylord National Resort, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USAPost Acute 360 helps large post acute providers understand the emerging post acute ecosystem and implement the right solutions to enhance their value in it. Post Acute 360’s name refers to the newly emerging post acute ecosystem that is being driven…
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NIC Fall Conference 2019
09/11/2019 Read moreWhen: September 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am – September 13, 2019 @ 11:45 amWhere: Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611Convening thousands of seniors housing and skilled nursing leaders, the NIC Fall Conference 2019 is the most productive and effective 3 days of the year. The premiere event for insights, relationship-building, and deal making. Decision Makers 3,000+ attendees. 67% senior…
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PDPM And TeleHealth Solutions
May 9, 2019 Read morehttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6532250483204116480
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PDPM And TeleHealth Solutions
May 9, 2019 Read moreDr. Waseem Ghannam, CEO & Co-Founder of TeleHealth Solution, puts it down ever so eloquently: “Tools, tools, I give you tools I give you tools, tools I give you tools, ooh These tools are for you to use These tools are…
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Newly Named LATE Dementia Mimics Alzheimer's
April 30, 2019 Read moreLATE causes memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning, but on autopsy, doctors don’t find the Alzheimer’s-linked protein clumps known as plaques and tangles in the brain. Source: NEW FEED
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As Sense of Smell Fades, Does Death Come Closer?
April 30, 2019 Read moreThe loss of an ability to smell has been linked to your risk of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and some dementias, but researchers suspected that sense of smell might be related to more health issues. Source:…
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Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad
April 18, 2019 Read moreKnee replacement is a common procedure most often used to treat pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. Deep infection is a rare but serious complication that occurs in about 1% of knee replacement patients. Source: NEW FEED
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Brain Scans Spot, Track Alzheimer's
April 2, 2019 Read moreThe results “make it clear that amyloid PET imaging can have a major impact on how we diagnose and care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline,” said the study’s lead author. Source: NEW FEED
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U.S. Dementia-Linked Death Rate More Than Doubles
March 14, 2019 Read moreThe analysis found that dementia was the primary cause for nearly 262,000 deaths in 2017, nearly half from Alzheimer’s disease. That’s up from about 84,000 deaths attributed to dementia in 2000. Source: NEW FEED
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HRT Linked to Slight Rise in Alzheimer's Risk
March 7, 2019 Read moreThe study found that women taking hormone replacement therapy had a 9 percent to 17 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In women who began taking hormone therapy before age 60, this increased risk was tied to use of…
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Could Common Germs Be Tied to Alzheimer's?
March 7, 2019 Read moreAs Alzheimer’ progresses, amyloid beta proteins build up in parts of the brain. They clump together to form hardened plaques that disrupt the way the brain functions. Source: NEW FEED
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New Study Reinforces Sleep Apnea-Alzheimer's Link
March 3, 2019 Read moreIt isn’t clear if sleep apnea causes the buildup of protein tangles in the brain that are a sign of Alzheimer’s, or if the increased protein helps cause the apnea, the researchers said. Source: NEW FEED