Score on fatigue scale predicts 3-year likelihood of death in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2022
Older study participants who scored higher on a standardized scale had twice the mortality risk of their peers. Investigators recommend exercise for lowering one’s “fatigability” score.
Clinical Daily briefs for Friday, Feb. 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2022
CMS to providers: don’t deny visitors if you don’t have tests … Gout moves patients higher up the severe COVID-19 risk list … Stay home when a rapid test comes back positive on day 6, virologists...
New COVID-19 test kits promised as LTC operators contend with shortages, slow PCR results
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
Five million Celltion brand rapid tests will be shipped over a five-week period to facilities as they contend with testing supply shortages and slow lab turnaround times.
Unvaccinated have highest SARS-CoV-2 incidence, hospitalization
Feb 02, 2022
COVID-19 incidence and hospitalization rates are consistently higher for unvaccinated persons, and lowest for those fully vaccinated with a booster, according to research published Monday by the CDC.
After 20 years on the market, AbbVie’s dry-eye drug Restasis to be available as generic
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
Dry eyes affect nearly 19% percent of adults aged 75 years and older, according to data from a national survey.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
CMS memo: ‘Dramatic staff losses’ not happening due to vax requirements … Remdesivir found effective as early treatment for COVID-19 … Social isolation linked to 27% increase in heart disease risk...
Building design affects long-term care COVID-19 infection control: study
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2022
Resident COVID-19 infection rates were significantly higher in single-site long-term care facilities with stand-alone buildings than in facilities with smaller, detached buildings, according to a new meta-analysis...
Gift-giving, other incentives don’t substantially change vaccination rates among nursing home residents,...
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2022
A multicomponent vaccine campaign did not have a significant effect on vaccination rates among skilled nursing facility residents or staff, according to a study led by a researcher at the Hinda and Arthur...
Novavax applies for FDA authorization of its protein-based COVID shot
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2022
Biotech firm Novavax disclosed Monday that it had submitted its long-awaited application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the United...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 2
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2022
Vitamin D lowers risk of autoimmune disease by 22% … Daily exercise helps improve brain function in older adults, new study finds … Universal healthcare bill fails in California … Weight loss may...