COVID-19 infection risk drops with increasing immunity within family
Oct 13, 2021
Risk for COVID-19 infection progressively lower for nonimmune family members as number of family members with immunity increases
Increase seen in years of life lost per COVID-19 death in 2021
Nov 29, 2022
Years of life lost increased 35.7% per COVID-19 death in 2021 versus 2020 as median age of COVID-19 deaths decreased.
Bipartisan bill aims to ensure safe volunteering for older adults during COVID-19 pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2020
Two U.S. senators have introduced legislation to ensure that older adults can continue to volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virologic rebound occurs in ~20 percent receiving nirmatrelvir-nitonavir
Nov 14, 2023
Virologic rebound was more common among those who started therapy within two days of symptom onset.
Cognitive deficits seen in COVID-19 patients regardless of symptom duration
Feb 29, 2024
Compared with those without COVID-19, similar deficits were seen for those in whom symptoms resolved in less than four or at least 12 weeks.
Several factors behind home care’s growth: Forbes
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 15, 2020
As never before, business models used by nursing homes and other congregate care settings are being challenged. Thanks to new advances in technology, expanded government payment models and shifting consumer...