New NIH network to recruit thousands for late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2020
A nationwide clinical trial network will test promising COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies. There are five possible vaccine candidates.
LTC residents and workers should get top priority for COVID-19 vaccine: AHCA
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Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2020
Residents and healthcare workers in long-term care settings should receive top priority for a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available, the nation’s largest nursing home association urged in a letter...
Coronavirus vaccines must take elders’ weaker immune systems into account: report
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2020
Residents’ weaker immune systems could dilute the effectiveness of future coronavirus vaccines. Solutions are in the works, finds a new report.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 03, 2020
Hospice use is highest in assisted living settings, study finds … Bio-inspired shoe grips may help seniors keep their footing, say Harvard engineers … Pentagon official says COVID-19 vaccine a ‘reasonable’...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 29
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Alicia Lasek
May 28, 2020
Rapid decline in Parkinson’s motor symptoms may signal COVID-19 infection … ‘Good chance’ coronavirus vaccine ready by the end of year: Fauci … State-by-state COVID-19 testing costs breakdown...
Stronger coronavirus mutation may be new dominant strain, say scientists
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Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
A newer, more contagious coronavirus mutation has become dominant worldwide, according to investigators from Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, March 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2020
Residents with lung disease may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis … Numerous options in the works for a coronavirus treatment … Irregular sleep patterns double cardiovascular disease risk...
Clinical Daily Briefs for Tuesday, March 3
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Trump urges pharmaceutical executives to accelerate coronavirus vaccine efforts … New federal guidelines urge hepatitis C checks for adults up to age 79 … Focus on training, technology to reduce social...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 05, 2020
FDA approves influenza pandemic vaccine … Genetic variants appear to protect some people against Alzheimer’s disease … Residents who lose a loved one may fare better when encouraged to express...
Physicians’ 2020 adult immunization schedule includes new vaccine recommendations
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2020
Clinicians should pay close attention to updated details on pneumococcal, flu and other vaccinations, says physicians’ group.