FDA: Viral mutations unlikely to cause false negatives in COVID-19 tests
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2021
The agency has alerted healthcare providers that it is monitoring approved SARS-CoV-2 molecular tests to ensure that new viral mutations do not alter their accuracy.
Genesis HealthCare looks toward pandemic recovery after CEO change
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
The new chief executive officer of post-acute care giant Genesis HealthCare is hoping to steer the company onto a steadier path after months of financial uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
BREAKING: Hager steps down as Genesis CEO, replaced by Board Chair Fish
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2021
Beleaguered post-acute care giant Genesis HealthCare announced this morning that 17-year CEO George V. Hager Jr. is retiring from his posts as CEO and company director.
All prediabetes is not alike: 6 subtypes help predict risk, prevent poor outcomes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2021
A clear new classification of prediabetes subtypes can help clinicians identify their most at-risk patients and aid in developing targeted therapies to prevent progression to diabetes, researchers report.
FDA approves first generic of glucagon to treat severe low blood sugar
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2021
Glucagon to treat severe hypoglycemia is available in a generic formula for the first time in 20 years.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2021
New variant of COVID-19 reported in more U.S. states … COVID may cause chronic nervous system inflammation (POTS) … Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine heads to final-stage trial … Interpretation of...
The World Health Organization is urging the global community not to panic about a new coronavirus variant discovered in the United Kingdom. There is a good chance that it will respond to vaccines, and...
As nursing homes fret COVID-19 vaccine distribution, only 14% say they’ll mandate it for staff
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 18, 2020
Nursing home operators continue to worry about the timing and quantities of newly approved COVID-19 vaccines reaching them this week and next, but some of the fretting could be for nought. Less than 15%...
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 18
Dec 18, 2020
Nursing home, CCRC spending increased by 3.3% in 2019 … First U.S. nursing homes receive coronavirus vaccine; Genesis facility among the firsts … FDA panel endorses second coronavirus vaccine for emergency...
Excitement over vaccine remains low among would-be recipients
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2020
Two new surveys show many Americans remain reluctant about receiving COVID-19 vaccines, including a high number of women.