COVID-19 pushed SNF occupancy below 75% in June: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 14, 2020
June occupancy rates for skilled nursing properties hit a new record low of 74.8% in June. But the general downturn may be stabilizing, according to a report from the National Investment Center for Seniors...
Differences seen in immune, hormone function for those with long COVID
Sep 29, 2023
Differences were identified in circulating myeloid and lymphocyte populations, as well as exaggerated humoral responses against SARS-CoV-2.
mRNA-1273 continues to be efficacious at five months
Sep 27, 2021
The efficacy of mRNA-1273, the Moderna vaccine, was 93.2% for preventing COVID-19 illness and 98.2% for preventing severe COVID-19.
Business briefs for Monday, Oct. 26
Oct 26, 2020
HHS broadens definition of lost revenue for Provider Relief Fund to allow more aid to operators … Provider groups request extension of moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts … Ziegler closes...
More news for Friday, Sept. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare...
Incidence of new-onset HTN higher for COVID-19 versus influenza patients
Aug 21, 2023
Hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19 were more likely to develop persistent hypertension than those with influenza.
Pollution tied to risk for serious COVID-19 despite vaccination
Oct 07, 2022
Exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 was linked to increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization, with and without adjustment for vaccination.
In-hospital delirium increases risk for functional disability, cognitive impairment
Jul 11, 2024
The findings were seen among older adults in the six months following a COVID-19 hospitalization.
Natural immunity protects against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
Dec 16, 2021
The efficacy of natural infection against reinfection was estimated at 92.3 and 97.6% for beta and alpha variants in cohort in Qatar.