OSHA moves to make COVID-19-related standards permanent
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 13, 2022
After fielding comments, OSHA is moving forward with a permanent standard that aims to protect healthcare workers from exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
Antigen tests just as effective as PCR in preventing COVID outbreaks, NIH study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2021
A “highly anticipated” study now shows that both testing approaches can give 98% sensitivity when used at least twice weekly in a screening program.
Build vaccine trust, vaccination rates among CNAs: HHS releases guide
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Alicia Lasek
May 25, 2021
A comprehensive new guide and toolkit are aimed at helping nursing home administrators tackle issues of vaccine hesitancy among certified nursing assistants, as well as barriers to vaccination.
Making hospital transitions safer during the pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
Eldercare experts have published a comprehensive guideline on safe and effective hospital transfers for residents.
New COVID-19 tip-off may be loss of smell
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
Asymptomatic adults who suddenly lose their sense of smell may be coronavirus carriers and candidates for self-quarantine, say ENTs.
Study pinpoints risk factors for extreme skin fragility in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2021
More than a quarter of older patients examined in a rehab facility were found to have dermatoporosis, or dangerously fragile skin. Four key factors were associated with higher odds of having the condition,...
Two groundbreaking diabetes drugs endorsed by EU regulators
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2020
A fast-acting version of Liumjev (insulin lispro), and an oral (non-injectable) version of semaglutide have been recommended for approval.
Voice of depression: Improved technology detects low mood in vocal cues
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers have created a technology tool that can more accurately detect depression in the voice. They’d like to see it translated into real-world applications.
Losing smell and taste signals COVID-19 infection with high recovery likelihood: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2020
Patients with smell and taste loss are more than 10 times more likely to have a COVID-19 infection than another virus, report researchers.
Trial drug improves vision in age-related macular degeneration
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Patients with “dry” age-related macular degeneration have shown dramatic eyesight improvements in a phase 2 clinical drug trial.