Statistics on seniors housing demand both misleading and dangerous

MIAMI: The raw data recently published by a statistics gatherer has been widely interpreted as proof of an insatiable demand for skilled nursing homes and retirement communities.

But straight line growth over Read More »

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Military care growth specialism for healthcare sector

DENVER: A not-for-profit charity is specializing in developing recovery centers for returned service personnel.

The focus is to provide support to wounded, injured or ill current and ex-serving army, navy and air force Read More »

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Researchers track how Parkinson’s disease evolves

SEATTLE: Researchers have found that Parkinson’s disease spreads in the brain from cell to cell similar to the way an infection does.

Researchers are now able to show how, with the use of a specially-developed antibody, spreading of the Read More »

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Report on dying preferences published

NEW YORK: A report into dying preferences has illustrated that more needs to be done to ensure that end-of-life preferences and plans are put in place and more people are able to be supported to die at home.

The report found that because Read More »

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