FDA approves Rezdiffra for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Mar 15, 2024
Drug was approved on an ‘accelerated’ schedule due to pressing medical need
Medical debt linked to worse health status, increased mortality
Mar 04, 2024
An increase was seen in physically and mentally unhealthy days during past month, years of life lost and age-adjusted all-cause mortality rate.
Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI
Feb 15, 2024
Cefepime-taniborbactam was superior for composite success, which included microbiologic and clinical success.
FDA approves Aurlumyn for severe frostbite
Feb 15, 2024
The newly approved medication lowers the need for amputation of fingers or toes.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines safe during pregnancy
Feb 13, 2024
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination.
More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.
Statin initiation cuts mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease
Jan 05, 2024
The findings were seen among older adults with stage 3 to 4 disease with no prior atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
Peripheral blood Haplo-SCT feasible for leukemia patients 70 years and older
Dec 20, 2023
Haploidentical stem cell transplantation using nonmyeloablative conditioning regimen was effective in highly selected patients.
Avoid ‘elephant in the room,” be direct with lenders about staffing challenges, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 15, 2023
Staffing issues are a part of doing business in long-term care these days. Cambridge Realty Capital Managing Director Anthony Marino advises providers to avoid the “elephant in the room” and to be...