Nursing Homes in Altoona, WI
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 Oakwood Health Services Medicare and Medicaid Location: 2512 New Pine Dr, Altoona, Wisconsin 54720 Ratings: Phone: (715) 833-0400 |
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Medicare and Medicaid Location: 206 N Willson Dr, Altoona, Wisconsin 54720 Ratings: Phone: (715) 598-7800 |
Grace Luth Communities-prairie Pointe Rehab Suites Medicare and Medicaid Location: 286 N Willson Dr, Altoona, Wisconsin 54720 Ratings: Phone: (715) 598-7800 |
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Newer atypical antipsychotic medications no better than older drug in treating child and adolescent schizophrenia
Two newer atypical antipsychotic medications were no more effective than an older conventional antipsychotic in treating child and adolescent schizophrenia and may lead to more metabolic side effects, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Poll shows opposition to health law easing as advocates, lawmakers take positions before house vote
A new Associated Press-GfK poll shows the strong emotions against President Barack Obama's health overhaul may be subsiding. Meanwhile, even as the industry's trade groups remain somewhat neutral on the law's future, pre-repeal groups are stepping up lobbying efforts.
Reduction in alcohol consumption beneficial for cardiovascular health
A reduction in alcohol consumption, even for light-to-moderate drinkers, could be linked to improved cardiovascular health, including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower body mass index and blood pressure, according to new research published in The BMJ.
Scientists discover mutation limited to brain tissue that causes HMG
Scientists have discovered a mutation limited to brain tissue that causes hemimegalencephaly (HMG), a condition where one half of the brain is enlarged and dysfunctional, leading to intellectual disability and severe epilepsy.
Interim data from Promedior's PRM-151 Phase 2 myelofibrosis clinical trial to be presented at 19th EHA Congress
Promedior, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis, today announced that Ruben Mesa, MD, will present interim data from the Company's ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of its lead product candidate, PRM-151, for the treatment of myelofibrosis, in a poster presentation on June 14, 2014 at the 19th Congress of European Hematology Association (EHA) which is being held in Milan, Italy, from June 12-15, 2014.
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Nursing Home
A nursing home (also called skilled nursing facility) is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living.A skilled nursing facility (SNF) may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation.
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