Black-white disparities persist for cardiovascular mortality
Aug 03, 2022
Two studies show increased cardiovascular mortality for Black versus white adults in a nationwide analysis and the MESA sample.
Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 06, 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration gave clearance recently for a wearable device whose software capabilities are designed to detect early signs of infection.
More news for Thursday, July 5
Jul 05, 2018
Accused unlicensed nurse ordered to stop and facing charges 20 months after assisted living resident’s family complained … Judge vacates death penalty for man sentenced a decade ago for rape...
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday announced a stay on its climate rules while their legality is challenged in consolidated cases before an appeals court.
Grammy winner eyes opening assisted living communities, employing college graduates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 17, 2021
A 26-year-old Grammy winner said she intends to stay true to her word and open an assisted living community in her hometown of Houston, as well as provide employment opportunities to recent college graduates.
Justice Department, FTC update merger guidelines
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2023
New guidelines released Monday by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission outline factors and frameworks that the agencies will evaluate when reviewing mergers and acquisitions.
Nine monkeypox cases confirmed in United States
May 27, 2022
The CDC is working to learn how each of the nine patients contracted the virus.
Business briefs, Jan. 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 20, 2023
Revised: Dwight Mortgage Trust launches CRE rescue capital fund … Medicaid federal poverty standards updated … Online tool helps older adults create plan to find a job … Home Care Providers of Texas...
Cerebral venous sinus rhrombosis rate up after Ad26.COV2.S shot
Nov 01, 2021
The postvaccination CVST rate was 5.1-fold higher among women compared with the pre-COVID-19 pandemic rate. Ad26.COV2.S is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Type 2 diabetes prevalence rose in the United States from 2012 to 2022
Aug 02, 2024
The prevalence was highest among non-Hispanic Black people (15.8%) and individuals aged 65 years and older (23.86%).
