For many, myocarditis risk higher after SARS-CoV-2 infection than vaccination
Aug 23, 2022
But the myocarditis risk was higher after vaccination for men younger than age 40 years, particularly after the second dose of mRNA-1273.
Unlicensed assisted living home operators swept up in nursing home ‘dumping’ case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2022
The operator of two unlicensed assisted living facilities was sentenced last week for felony theft following an investigation into nursing homes reportedly unlawfully discharging residents to unlicensed...
How urban design can fulfill senior living needs for baby boomers
By
David Banta
Aug 22, 2022
The design of today’s urban senior housing developments is being molded by several characteristics that are unique to this age cohort.
Chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms confirmed after COVID-19
Aug 19, 2022
Self-reported neurologic symptoms seem not to correlate with associated quantitative dysfunction.
Metformin, ivermectin, fluvoxamine do not prevent severe COVID-19
Aug 19, 2022
No difference in the primary end point was seen with any of the three medications versus placebo among adults with overweight or obesity.
10 percent of CRE cases in US not tied to healthcare risk factors
Aug 18, 2022
Of the 12 community-associated carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales isolates sequenced, five harbored a carbapenemase gene.
Senior living provider cites federal immunity protections in COVID-related lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2022
A senior living provider being sued over the COVID-19 deaths of a former resident couple maintains that it is covered by federal immunity protections for healthcare workers and that the lawsuit should...
31 percent of retirees say inflation could motivate return to workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 18, 2022
Approximately one-third of retirees say they would be motivated to return to the workforce if inflation continues to eat into their savings, according to an American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor...
Patients have higher healthcare use after COVID-19 infection
Aug 17, 2022
Alopecia, bronchitis, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, and dyspnea are the most common conditions tied to higher use.
Betadine solution, Ag-Gel combo effective for eliminating bacteria
Aug 17, 2022
The combination was more effective than 5% betadine solution or silver colloidal gel alone for all bacteria, including K. pneumoniae.