Vaccination cuts risk for myocardial infarction, stroke after COVID-19
Jul 29, 2022
The findings show a lower hospitalization risk 31 to 120 days after COVID-19 infection.
Periodic fasting tied to less severe COVID-19 outcomes
Jul 28, 2022
However, no association was seen between periodic fasting and COVID-19 diagnosis.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, ends isolation period
Jul 27, 2022
Biden will wear a ‘well-fitting’ face mask for 10 days anytime he is around others.
Odds of hospitalization lower with remote monitoring in COVID-19
Jul 26, 2022
Shorter length of stay and less intensive care use were reported with activation of a remote patient monitoring program.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Jul 21, 2022
The White House said it will provide a daily update on his condition “out of an abundance of transparency.”
COVID-19 public health emergency extended again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2022
The federal public health emergency related to COVID-19 was renewed Friday “[a]s a result of the continued consequences” of the pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on infection prevention professionals explored
Jul 14, 2022
65 percent of respondents reported burnout; more negative mental health impacts were seen for frontline and practicing IPs.
COVID-19 incidence not increased with corticosteroid injections
Jul 13, 2022
The incidence of COVID-19 was lower for adults receiving image-guided corticosteroid injections for pain management.
Immunocompromised hospitalized with COVID-19 have poor outcomes
Jul 07, 2022
Immunocompromised patients have increased odds of ICU admission and in-hospital death, regardless of vaccination status.
Assisted living a focus as OSHA increases COVID-19 inspections
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to increase its inspections of assisted living communities and some other types of long-term care and healthcare-related employers as it extends...