FDA approves new drug to help control severe asthma
Dec 23, 2021
Tezspire is unique in that it only targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin, the molecule involved in airway inflammation.
Top 15 cities for bed bugs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2016
Detroit tops the list of bed bug-infested cities, according to a recently released ranking, and residential care settings figure prominently in infestations.
Big senior living stories of 2023
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2023
The long shadow of the pandemic continued to recede in 2023, although the senior living profession continued to feel its effects. The COVID-19 public emergency ended May 11. Wage growth has declined but...
Getting data to work across settings
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2015
An emphasis on data assessment and standardization across care settings was a hot topic at a recent senior living technology summit held in Baltimore.
New infection control certification launches for long-term care settings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 27, 2022
The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is launching a new certification for infection prevention and control professionals who work in long-term care settings.
Case of human plague confirmed in Colorado
Jul 10, 2024
Typical symptoms include sudden fever and chills, severe headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and, commonly, swollen lymph nodes with pain.
NIH investigating COVID-19 experiments conducted at Boston University
Oct 19, 2022
The US National Institutes of Health is investigating COVID-19 experiments at Boston University that have sparked a media firestorm, with some news outlets alleging that scientists created a “killer”...
COVID-19 breakthrough infections more common in immunocompromised patients
Dec 15, 2021
Immunocompromised patients accounted for 38.2% of breakthrough infections.
Complete liability immunity: PREP Act ruling is ‘significant’ for Sunrise, Welltower, industry
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2021
Measures taken by a senior living operator in response to COVID-19 are eligible for complete liability immunity under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, according to a ruling Wednesday...
Seniors housing pros identify top concerns
Oct 06, 2015
Respondents to a new survey shared their greatest worries and what they believe are their greatest investment opportunities in the coming months.