Antibody levels after COVID-19 vaccination inversely linked to body weight
May 23, 2022
An inverse correlation was sustained for up to six months following two doses of BNT162b2 (Pfizer–BioNTech) in a small cohort of healthy young and middle-aged adults.
Hearing loss incidence will almost double by 2060, study predicts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2017
Hearing loss has been tied to accelerated cognitive decline, poorer physical functioning and higher healthcare costs, and now a new study concludes that the number of Americans who have hearing loss may...
Vaccination offers partial protection for postacute phase of COVID-19
May 31, 2022
Individuals with breakthrough infection have an increased risk for death and postacute sequelae compared with contemporary controls.
Senior living mourns loss of Granger Cobb
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2015
“Pioneer,” “beloved” and “titan” are some of the words being used to describe the late senior living leader.
StoneCreek’s feline friend has important job
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 10, 2022
One resident of StoneCreek of Edmond may be the most beloved of all. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!
Rebound of COVID-19 symptoms rare after nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment
Jun 16, 2022
Only 0.8% of 483 patients with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 at high risk for severe disease progression had rebound.
About 3 g/day of omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure
Jun 08, 2022
A review shows that 2 to 3 g/day may be the optimal intake associated with both systolic and diastolic blood pressure reductions.
Proud of an innovation? Submit an entry in ‘McKnight’s’ Tech Awards
By
Liza Berger
May 07, 2021
McKnight’s Home Care is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The deadline is May 25. There is no cost to enter.
Fourth mRNA COVID-19 vaccine immunogenic, safe
Mar 24, 2022
Vaccine efficacy 30% for BNT162b2(Pfizer) and 11 percent for mRNA-1273 (Moderna) against any SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Folate deficiency in seniors may increase dementia, mortality risks
Mar 17, 2022
But evidence suggests that reverse causation may play a role in the links between serum folate deficiency and dementia, all-cause mortality.