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15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted in U.S. since March 1
Sep 02, 2021
Reasons why doses may be marked as wasted include a cracked vial, an error diluting the vaccine or a freezer malfunction.
CDC calls emergency meeting on heart inflammation link to COVID-19 vaccines
Jun 11, 2021
The agency has identified 226 reports so far that may meet its ‘working case definition’ of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Another reason to stay together: a reduced dementia risk
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
Forget the trope about bickering old couples constantly at war. It turns out that staying married may actually help stave off the effects of depression.
Subcutaneous mAb may benefit high-risk outpatients with COVID-19
Apr 12, 2022
SC casirivimab and imdevimab were linked to reduced 28-day hospitalization or death for high-risk outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19.
Guillain-Barré syndrome may be triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection
Sep 24, 2021
“Our study shows that COVID-19 may precede Guillain-Barré syndrome in rare cases,” a coauthor said in a statement, “but the existence of a true association or causal relation still needs...
More coronavirus relief may come before end of year, senator says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2020
Congress may pass another coronavirus relief bill before the end of the year, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said Thursday at the American Seniors Housing Association’s Chairman’s Circle virtual event.
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may persist nine months after infection
Jul 26, 2021
Antibody levels appear to remain positive for up to nine months after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, according to a study published online July 19 in Nature Communications.
COVID-19 pushed SNF occupancy below 75% in June: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 14, 2020
June occupancy rates for skilled nursing properties hit a new record low of 74.8% in June. But the general downturn may be stabilizing, according to a report from the National Investment Center for Seniors...
Food allergy tied to lower risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection
Jun 09, 2022
Asthma does not raise the risk for infection or household transmission.
