Four years after Medicare officials agreed in a landmark court settlement that seniors cannot be denied coverage for physical therapy and other skilled care simply because their condition is not improving, patients are still being turned away.
“The Right Way to Fall”
Here’s another interesting article from Tuesday’s New York Times about the “right way to fall.” Apparently young kids are the best fallers because they have no fear or embarrassment; they don’t try to catch themselves.“Exercise Can Be a Boon to People” with PD
Here’s an interesting article in today’s New York Times about the value of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.
PNT: 25% of Parkinson’s Patients Fall in First Year — a Surprising Finding
It’s widely recognized that falling poses a significant risk for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but most scientists thought patients tended to fall in later stages of the disease. Researchers in Norway have found that 25 percent of Parkinson’s patients fell in the first year of their diagnosis.
The Stem-Cell Revolution Is Coming — Slowly
In 2001, President George W. Bush issued an executive order banning federal funding for new sources of stem cells developed from preimplantation human embryos. The action stalled research and discouraged scientists…. Full Story>
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