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May 19 2025HEALTH

Shoulder Ultrasounds: How Positioning Affects Blood Flow

The shoulder is a complex joint. It allows for a wide range of motion, but this flexibility also makes it prone to injuries and issues. To better understand and diagnose shoulder problems, researchers looked into the effects of different positions on blood flow in the shoulder. First, they established some baseline measurements. These are like the normal settings on...

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes: A Big Change

On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced new rules for long-term care facilities. These rules aim to enhance nursing home care quality by setting minimum staffing levels. Facilities must now provide at least 3. 48 hours of daily care per resident. This includes 0. 55 hours from registered nurses (RNs), 2. 45 hours from nurse ai...

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Sep 14 2024POLITICS

The Abortion Battle: A Fight for Truth in Florida's Election Cycle

The debate over abortion in Florida has taken a dramatic turn with the lawsuit filed by the political committee behind the campaign to pass a constitutional right to abortion in Florida against the state's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The committee, Floridians Protecting Freedom, Inc., is accusing the AHCA of using taxpayer funds to promote GOP spin ...

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