An app that controls a tiny, surgically-implanted device for treating pain may eventually replace addictive opioids for many patients. For example, spinal cord stimulators have been available for many years, but as the technology gets smaller, cheaper and more efficient, it is becoming an increasingly viable option for chronic pain sufferers. Studies have shown that these …
Biotin also known as vitamin B7, in high doses, can interfere with accurate results of common lab tests, warns the FDA. Biotin is added to many dietary supplements, and has been found to skew lab test results, including tests used by ER doctors to diagnose heart attacks. The problem has led to at least one …
The holiday season will be off to a “Grand” start on Friday night as The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing hosts a community-wide tree lighting that will be open to the public. The festivities will kick off at 7 p.m. with 98-year-old Marie Shillace, the oldest resident at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rome, flipping …
Robot surgery has entered a new exciting stage with the introduction of the Versius robot surgeon, manufactured by Cambridge Medical Robotics (CMR), based in the UK. CMR’s mission is to make minimal access surgery available to all those who need it by eliminating the size, cost, and complexity of current surgical robotic systems. Versius is revolutionizing the …
We recently blogged on reports from the medical community that a breakthrough cure for Alzheimers may be here by the year 2025. Alzheimers: Research Last week, Bill Gates announced that he is investing $100 million dollars for alzheimers and dementia research. Mr. Gates believes that a cure is possible with innovative approaches …
ROME — Wedding bells rang Sunday in what was an event of a lifetime at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rome as a pair of Grand guests celebrated their daughter’s wedding, according a news release. Betty and Tony Tornatore were unable to be with their daughter, Lisa, when she got married last month in …
Telemedicine is being threatened with the expected repeal of internet net neutrality rules. Net neutrality rules make it illegal for high-speed Internet service providers to reduce speeds or block specific content. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to get rid of the Obama-era rules, which Chairman Ajit Pai claims, discourages innovation. Telemedicine: Benefits …
Understanding the importance of Veterans Day, veteran residents at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens gave back to their fellow brothers and sisters in arms by hosting a unique “Veterans Helping Veterans” event Wednesday, November 15 at the facility, which is located at 157-15 19th Ave in Whitestone, NY. The event began with a …
Glenmont Job Corps Center students volunteered for Catholic Charities at The Sister Maureen Joyce Food Pantry in Albany. For three days 24 students filled bags which enabled 300 families to receive a Thanksgiving dinner. Representatives from The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland partnered with the Guilderland Food Pantry providing 25 turkeys and two roasting …