The dissent: CDC adviser fears loss of vaccine confidence
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 07, 2020
Although the first COVID-19 vaccines may be safe, symptoms or death from unrelated causes in the vulnerable LTC population may be incorrectly associated with immunization, one adviser says.
FDA approves ultraviolet N95 mask cleaning system with small footprint
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 07, 2020
The Lumin LM3000 device is authorized for emergency use during the pandemic. It originally was designed to clean continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine accessories.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Dec. 7
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 07, 2020
Researchers urge priority vaccination for individuals with diabetes … AstraZeneca vaccine approval iffy in U.S. with current data, OWS scientist says … WHO trial finds no benefit of 4 drugs for hospitalized...
Facility PPE reuse at crisis level, infection preventionists say
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2020
Fully three quarters of survey respondents say that their healthcare facilities have implemented crisis standards of care for personal protective equipment. The reuse rate is “disheartening,”...
Low-dose steroid ups risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers caution
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2020
Patients using less than 5 mg of prenisolone per day to treat inflammatory disease had nearly double the odds of developing cardiovascular disease or experiencing an adverse heart or vascular event.
U.S. asthma guidelines updated for first time since 2007
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2020
The update includes 19 recommendations in six key areas of asthma diagnosis, management and treatment. Several new features aim to help clinicians put the recommendations into practice, and the stepwise...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Dec. 4
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
CVS Health partners with feds to administer COVID-19 antibody therapy at LTC facilities … Three former U.S. presidents to take coronavirus vaccine on camera, reassure public … Select Rehab becomes...
UK green lights Pfizer vaccine, which should reassure Americans, feds say
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
“I hope this will be more evidence for the American population that the data with these vaccines are clear, are transparent and demonstrate that they are effective and safe for use in the general population,”...
2021 ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction awards nominations now open
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
This year, organizers have added a third category: the Veteran VIP division. This honors leaders with more than 15 years of experience in positions such as director of nursing, health/wellness or activities;...
CDC shrinks two-week quarantine recommendation to 7 to 10 days
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
The agency has proposed shorter time frames for certain circumstances. The new options may help to balance a slight risk of transmission against the negative effects of quarantine on people and communities,...