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Mar. 10, 2010

FDA staff members are doing something unusual. They are leaving Washington to help drug makers take a crucial step in developing drugs for rare diseases.

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Mar. 03, 2010

The California Medical Association renewed its call for Congress to reverse deep Medicare cuts that took effect today and threaten the ability of senior citizens to get access to medical care. "As physicians, our mission in life is to serve our patients and protect their health," said Brennan Cassidy, MD, president of CMA...

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Mar. 03, 2010

The agency says data exchange has proven beneficial to expediting disability claims.

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Mar. 01, 2010

The news media often report that older Americans are adopting the Internet and broadband faster than any other age group--but it could be they just have farther to go.

According to the latest report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 38 percent of U.S. adults age 65 and older are online as of December 2009, compared to 74 percent of the general population and 70 percent of adults in the next oldest age group (50-64 years old). In addition, only 26 percent of adults in the 65-and-older age group have broadband access at home, compared to 60 percent of all adults and 56 percent of adults 50-64 years old.

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Percentage of Older Adults Online is Poised for Record Growth originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 18:28:30.

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Feb. 28, 2010

A 21.2% pay cut for Medicare physicians takes effect today after a Senate bill that would have prevented it failed to gain enough bipartisan support. The House had passed the bill the day before.

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Feb. 23, 2010

The World Health Organization said it was "premature" to downgrade the swine flu outbreak.

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Feb. 22, 2010

The CDC is urging doctors to continue vaccinating patients to prevent a third wave of flu, but physicians say few patients are interested.

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Feb. 22, 2010

If you see a student dozing in the library or a co-worker catching 40 winks in her cubicle, don't roll your eyes. New research from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that an hour's nap can dramatically boost and restore your brain power. Indeed, the findings suggest that a biphasic sleep schedule not only refreshes the mind, but can make you smarter...

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Feb. 20, 2010

The diabetes drug Avandia is linked with tens of thousands of heart attacks, and drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline worked to keep the risks from the public, a Senate committee report says.

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Feb. 20, 2010

Government reports concluded that hundreds of people taking Avandia suffered heart attacks and heart failure, but some said the drug should remain available.

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Feb. 19, 2010

For seniors and people with disabilities, wheelchair ramps and other home modifications can help them be more independent and stay in their homes longer.

And for many older adults, independent living--in their own houses or apartments--adds significantly to the quality of their lives.

A reader asked if Medicare would cover the cost of a wheelchair ramp. Unfortunately it does not, but I found some options that could make installing a wheelchair ramp easier or less expensive. If you need support to install a wheelchair ramp--to build it or pay for it--here is a list of resources that can help you add a wheelchair ramp to your home.

It's not hard to make a few simple independent living home modifications that will enable seniors to stay in their homes.

So before assuming that having a disability means moving to a retirement home, see what you can do to make the current home more senior-friendly.

Independent Living May Be Easier Than You Think originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 18:56:57.

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Feb. 19, 2010

Millions of seniors who signed up for popular private health plans through Medicare are facing sharp premium increases this year - another sign that spiraling costs are a problem even for those with solid insurance.

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Feb. 19, 2010

Elderly people with visual disorders that are left untreated are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease -- the most common form of dementia, according to a University of Michigan Health System study. The study used Medicare data and shows that those with poor vision who visited an ophthalmologist at least once for an examination were 64 percent less likely to develop dementia...

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Feb. 18, 2010

In the US, the Food and Drug Administration has warned that some long-acting asthma drugs used by millions, should be issued with safety restrictions.

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Feb. 18, 2010

Bill Clinton knew his heart was in danger, but would you? The signs aren't always obvious.

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Feb. 18, 2010

2009 saw the largest recorded one-year increase in health spending as a percentage of the economy, and it's only going up, CMS actuaries said.

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Feb. 17, 2010

The addition of rosemary extract to ground beef actually reduces cancer-causing agents that can form upon cooking, according to a recent study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists...

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Feb. 16, 2010

Recently passed legislation includes a separate measure allowing Congress to use up to $82 billion to reverse rate cuts, without the need for offsets.

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Feb. 15, 2010

Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage

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Feb. 15, 2010

The more specialized a hospital is in orthopedic surgical care, the better the outcomes appear to be for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery, University of Iowa researchers report in a new study of Medicare patients. Among more specialized hospitals, there were fewer serious post-surgical complications such as blood clots, infections and heart problems, as well as fewer deaths...

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