Nursing Homes in Gosnell, AR
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 Gosnell Health And Rehab Medicare and Medicaid Location: 700 Moody Street, Gosnell, Arkansas 72315 Ratings: Phone: (870) 532-5550 |
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WVU researcher investigates how nursing homes can best meet obese residents' healthcare needs
About 30 percent of nursing home residents are obese. That can complicate their care. The facility may need to buy them special wheelchairs or motorized lifts. Nursing aides may struggle to help them shower. And doctors may grapple with how-or even whether-to restrict their diets.
FDA advisory panel voices concern over risks of HIV vaccine trials in teenagers
An FDA advisory panel on Monday voiced concern over the potential risks of conducting early HIV vaccine trials among teenagers in the U.S., Bloomberg reports. According to the panel, although such trials are justified in countries where HIV/AIDS is spreading more quickly, the risks might not outweigh the benefits in the U.S.
Preclinical studies show bladder cancers, mesotheliomas respond to treatment with ADI-PEG 20
Scientists from academic institutions reported at the 2013 annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting, results from preclinical studies which showed that certain bladder cancers and mesotheliomas have metabolic changes and are more likely to respond to treatment with ADI-PEG 20 (pegylated arginine deiminase) if they are deficient in the enzyme, argininosuccinate synthetase.
New study finds consistent weekly patterns in health-related Google searches
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine analyzing weekly patterns in health-related Google searches reveals a recurring pattern that could be leveraged to improve public health strategies.
Special issue of Medical Care presents updates from Safety Net Medical Home Initiative
A recently concluded demonstration project made meaningful progress toward introducing a "patient-centered medical home" approach at "safety net" practices serving vulnerable and underserved populations.
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