This Month's Top News Stories - January 2010
1.) Beef Recall Sparks Tenderization Debate
A multi-state beef recall in the US has led to renewed focus on mechanical tenderization as a possible cause of increased E. coli risk in beef and pork products.
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2.) Study: Ginkgo Biloba Has No Effect On Alzheimer's, Dementia
The popular botanical ginkgo biloba does not improve memory nor does it prevent cognitive decline in older people, according to the largest and longest scientific study ever undertaken to look at the supplement.
From USA Today
3.) AHRQ Health Care Innovations Exchange
Innovations and tools to improve quality and reduce disparities. Dining Innovations can be found here
Learn more about these innovations
4.) Vitamin D Deficiency/Insufficiency Practice Patterns in a Veterans Health Administration
Long-Term Care Population: A Retrospective Analysis
Vitamin D levels were measured infrequently in long-term care patients. Among those monitored, the rate of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is high. Few patients with low vitamin D status received proper treatment and follow-up.
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5.) Looking for Ideas on How to Get Fit?
Check out these fun video's or articles!
From CDC
From MSNBC
Cook This, Not That! From David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding at Men’s Health and MSNBC
6.) QIS Surveyor Forms Updated
The following forms were recently updated: CMS-20053 Dining Observation and CMS-20055 Kitchen/Food Service Observation