Fund medical research with government-backed bonds says scientist

SEATTLE: A report is promoting the use of government-backed bonds to boost funding for research, in particular translational research which is targeted solely at getting treatments and therapies which come from medical research into the clinic.

According to the report, there is a disconnect between Read More »

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Report highlights most common care violations in assisted living

BOSTON: A new report from an assisted living association claims that the rate of compliance has improved, and that deficiencies are on the wane. The five areas of improvement were reported as being:

4. Better tracking of resident well-being.

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Being overweight ‘reduces dementia risk’

PHOENIX: Being overweight cuts the risk of dementia, according to the largest and most precise investigation into the relationship.

The researchers admit they were surprised by the findings, which run contrary to current health advice.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The two hundred and thirty-third entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

Big Rock Partners has teamed up with Millennium Real Estate Group to construct a $25 million senior living rental development in Port Royal.

The development contains 126 Read More »

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