COVID-19 vaccination tied to decline in distress in U.S. adults
Feb 24, 2022
Decreases in distress and perceived risks for infection, hospitalization and death were reported by those receiving at least one dose of the vaccine.
Alzheimer’s disease risk up for older adults after COVID-19 infection
Sep 14, 2022
The highest risk for a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease within 360 days after diagnosis was seen for those aged 85 years and older and women.
SARS-CoV-2 reinfection ups risks for death, hospitalization
Nov 15, 2022
Risks were increased, regardless of vaccination status, and increased according to number of reinfections.
‘Unprecedented’ season sees vaccines for all three viruses affecting seniors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2023
The nation is entering an “unprecedented vaccine season,” with the availability of vaccines for three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations among older adults, according to Omnicare pharmacists.
Argentum, AHCA / NCAL launch campaigns to share positive messages during pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 25, 2020
Long-term care industry associations are creating online efforts to combat the effects of social distancing and to share positive messages about communities and residents during the coronavirus disease...
COVID-19 vaccination bests natural immunity for cutting death, hospitalizations
Dec 28, 2022
Natural immunity, however, was tied to a lower incidence of new infection.
Rate of COVID-19 infection higher in U.S. youth than older adults
Jul 21, 2022
Wild-type SARS-CoV-2 infection rates from beginning of pandemic through fall 2020 higher in adolescents, youth than in older adults
Increased blood viscosity linked to mortality in COVID-19
Jul 20, 2022
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with increased estimated blood viscosity may have a greater risk for in-hospital mortality.
SARS-CoV-2 vaccines effectively prevent infection in VA population
Jul 20, 2021
Vaccine effectiveness was 96.2% for Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 and 98.2% for Moderna mRNA-1273.
COVID-19 proning teams benefit from wound care specialist nurse
Jan 20, 2022
The findings show that inclusion significantly cuts the odds of pressure injuries in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19.