Health care
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2014
Medicaid needs $10 million more, Maine panel says
A state commission also proposes studying challenges facing long-term care in the state.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2014
Relief, confusion as new health benefits begin
The burden for implementing the law now shifts to insurance companies and health care providers.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2014
Vitamin E found to slow progress of mild, moderate Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers say doctors might want to prescribe the vitamin for patients in the early stages of the disease.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2013
Cost of Alzheimer’s care forcing families to look overseas
Faraway places may offer cheaper and better care for the millions with irreversible memory loss.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2013
Health insurance sign-ups nearing 2 million
Yet to be reported are December results from the 14 states that run their own websites for enrollees.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2013
Researchers report strep bacteria can last for up to several months on objects
Protocols for cleaning day care centers and home nurseries may need to change, authors of a new study say.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2013
Health law to put calorie info on vending machines
The rules will apply to about 10,800 companies that operate 20 or more machines.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2013
Vt. hospital makes changes that cut infection from catheters
Changes in technique and in pecking order – allowing nurses to challenge doctors – deliver results.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2013
Mainers join rush to buy health coverage
It was crunch time in December as the first sign-up deadline neared. Those who lost power in the ice storm may get more time.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2013
Medicine: Donor organ use and consent evolving
Once, organs such as kidneys were used to save lives. Now the donation of hands or a face can improve lives.
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