Aqueous biomarkers may help predict treatment response in neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Feb 01, 2022
Treated patients who required less frequent anti-VEGF injections had increased apolipoprotein B100.
Pennant Group to transfer 5 communities to Ensign, lease another in ‘key market’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 28, 2022
A series of transactions announced Thursday will better position The Pennant Group’s senior living portfolio for success in the short and long term, the holding company said
USPSTF: Individualize counseling for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Jan 18, 2022
For adults without known CVD risk factors, individualize the decision to refer to behavioral counseling to promote healthy diet and physical activity.
Optimism on operating margins tempered by occupancy recovery, workforce challenges: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 14, 2022
About half of senior living (independent and assisted living) and skilled nursing operators anticipate that operating margins will improve in the next six months, up from one-third last fall, according...
Senior housing and care market sees record M&A activity in fourth quarter: Report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 14, 2022
The number of publicly announced senior housing and care acquisitions in the fourth quarter of 2021 indicate that the sector is rebounding from the pandemic economy, based on new acquisition data released...
Pfizer says omicron-specific vaccine ready by March
Jan 12, 2022
Pfizer also is working to improve its current COVID-19 vaccine “to address any future variant of potential concern, if needed.”
Severe COVID-19 outcomes rare after primary vaccination
Jan 10, 2022
The risk was higher for people who were aged 65 years or older, immunosuppressed or had at least one of six underlying conditions.
Kroger, Walmart hike prices on at-home COVID-19 tests
Jan 05, 2022
Both stores were selling the kits at cost or at a discount but now have raised the prices.
American House enters Tennessee market with 13 former Eclipse properties
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2022
Southfield, MI-based American House Senior Living Communities entered the Tennessee market this week with a management agreement for 13 Ventas-owned properties formerly managed by Eclipse Senior Living.
Marine ω−3 FAs may up risk for depression in older adults
Dec 23, 2021
There was a small increase in risk for depression or clinically relevant depressive symptoms but no difference in mood scores seen with long-term use.