New COVID-19 variant EG.5 now dominant in US, CDC says
Aug 08, 2023
EG.5 is one of several closely related omicron subvariants that have been competing for dominance in recent months.
Exaggerating occupancy could hurt sales, marketing expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2023
It’s crunch time for senior living operators looking to increase occupancy, but exaggerating occupancy levels may end up cultivating negativity from prospective residents rather than snagging sales,...
Leprosy on the rise in Florida
Aug 04, 2023
But most people are not at risk for contracting the infection, also known as Hansen disease.
New device identifies COVID cases with quick breath test
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 03, 2023
A new device can identify COVID infections with a quick breath test and delivers results in less than a minute.
‘Inconsistent, unpredictable’ senior living recovery supports DHC merger plans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 03, 2023
The turnaround of Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio has been “inconsistent” and “unpredictable,” further supporting plans for a proposed merger with a more diversified...
Proposed merger ‘best opportunity’ for DHC to handle debt, Francis says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 03, 2023
Diversified Healthcare Trust’s proposed merger with Office Properties Income Trust is expected to close after shareholders vote Aug. 30, the real estate investment trust’s president, CEO and managing...
Jeanne Marrazzo will replace Fauci to lead National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Aug 02, 2023
Marrazzo will start her new job in the fall.
Oral probenecid cuts time to viral clearance in COVID-19
Aug 01, 2023
The median time to viral clearance was significantly shorter for 500 and 1,000 mg probenecid versus placebo.
New infection prevention course ‘uniquely tailored’ to assisted living direct care workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2023
A first-of-its-kind infection prevention course “uniquely tailored” to assisted living direct care workers is now available through a partnership between Argentum and epidemiology experts.
Smartwatches still gathering valuable COVID, vaccine insights
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
Data collected from smartwatches shows that those vaccinated for COVID will have less severe infections, a German research team demonstrated.