Nurse Practitioner in Perry, OH Accepting Medicare

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Ashley Marie Sokolowski, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 3967 Logans Way, Perry, OH 44081 Phone: 440-669-1650

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A.M. Best maintains negative outlook for health insurers due to impact of health care reform

A.M. Best Co. is maintaining a negative outlook for health insurance companies. The driving factors are the struggles to grow revenue and the near-term impact from the implementation of health care reform. In 2009, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 7.6% in January to a high of 10.2% in October and ended the year at 10.0%. The rising unemployment rate resulted in the loss of members due to layoffs/attrition (known as in-group disenrollment).

Exposure to secondhand smoke linked to worsening of lung function in cystic fibrosis sufferers

Exposure to secondhand smoke is associated with adverse effects on lung function among persons with cystic fibrosis, with this effect being worse for persons with certain gene variations, according to a study in the January 30 issue of JAMA.

Energy drinks bost performance in unexpected ways

Runners clutching bottles of energy drink are a common sight, and it has long been known that sugary drinks and sweets can significantly improve athletes' performance in endurance events.

Antibody can give more precise information about Alzheimer's disease than regular radioactive tracers

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in passing an antibody through the blood-brain barrier to act as a tracer for PET imaging of the brain. This resulted in more precise information being obtained than with regular radioactive tracers. The study provides hope for more effective diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's disease and improvements in monitoring the effects of medication.

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