The panel of FDA advisers says that the medication remains safe and effective for high-risk patients.
COVID-19 origins tied to raccoon dogs sold at Wuhan market
Mar 17, 2023
A trove of previously unpublished genetic data suggests COVID-19 may have originated in raccoon dogs.
Age, cancer type affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in cancer patients
Mar 16, 2023
Higher rates of vaccination were seen in older patients; lower rates were seen for metastatic solid tumors, with comorbidities.
What COVID-19 has taught senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Mar 16, 2023
This might be a good time to size up COVID’s key lessons for senior living operators. Three clearly stick out.
More news for Tuesday, March 14
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2023
VHA will cover use of Alzheimer’s drug for some beneficiaries … LeadingAge urges FDA approval of Paxlovid to combat COVID-19 … Yoga may help prevent frailty in older adults: study … Older adults...
Remdesivir beneficial for subgroup hospitalized with COVID-19
Mar 13, 2023
Reduced mortality was seen among those receiving no or low-flow oxygen, but no benefit was seen for those who were ventilated.
Minimal change in mental health linked to COVID-19
Mar 09, 2023
In general population studies, no change was observed in general mental health or anxiety symptoms; minimal worsening was seen in depression symptoms.
Viral, symptom rebound common after COVID-19 infection
Mar 09, 2023
The incidence of symptom rebound was higher in the nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir treatment group.
Senior living will need 3 million workers by 2040: Argentum
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2023
By 2040, long-term care settings will have 20 million job openings — 3 million of those alone in senior living — escalating the need to recruit and retain workers, and to educate lawmakers on the acute...
More news for Thursday, March 9
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2023
Long-term care pricing could decrease due to cap rates, operating expenses: survey … After rebound year, new opportunities for senior living growth expected … San Francisco reinforces COVID-19 rules...