Monthly Archives: November 2012
More Evidence Linking Creativity, Mental Illness
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — A large new study adds to evidence linking creativity and mental illness. The findings also suggest that to safeguard the positive traits associated with mental illness, new approaches to treatment might be considered, the … Continue reading
Women, Young Adults Misinterpret Chest Pain: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) — Women with chest pain are more likely than men to wait more than a day to seek care, a new study finds. And, not surprisingly, young adults are less likely than older adults to … Continue reading
Allergic to Nickel? Might Want to Trade in That Phone
Getty Images In today’s gadget-obsessed society, BlackBerrys and flip phones are often derided as being clunky and old-fashioned, thanks to their push-button keypads, low-resolution screens, and stop-and-go web browsing. People with older phones who can do without the latest … Continue reading
Home Health Care Industry One Step Closer to New Medicare Pricing System?
Representative Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga.) has agreed to introduce a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives replacing the current Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) with a market pricing program (MPP), … Continue reading
Indiana Gets $78 Million in New Funds for Home Care
Indiana will receive $78 million in new grant funding to help seniors and people with disabilities live in communities and receive care there rather than going to a nursing home or another assisted living community. Under the federal health care … Continue reading