Director of nursing survey reveals 36% rate of resident falls associated with urinary incontinence
Jul 18, 2022
A new survey has identified multiple aspects of urinary incontinence burden and management in long-term care.
EU flags severe allergic reactions to Novavax’s COVID vaccine
Jul 15, 2022
Severe allergic reactions are a new potential side effect of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, the European Medicines Agency reported Thursday.
Women at ‘significantly’ higher risk of long COVID, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 22, 2022
More women have long-term health effects related to COVID-19 than men. But men are more likely to have kidney and endocrine issues, Investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, June 3
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 03, 2022
‘Catastrophic’ changes to blood cells may explain sudden frailty in older age … Pulse oximeter failures delayed COVID care for dark-skinned patients … Second half of life focuses on quality...
Candida auris outbreaks reported across Nevada skilled nursing and acute-care facilities
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 19, 2022
Nevada health officials have been investigating outbreaks of Candida auris since mid-April in “several” long-term care facilities, a local news outlet reports.
FDA approves diabetes drug with evidence of superior blood sugar control
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 17, 2022
Mounjaro was more effective than other type 2 diabetes drugs at helping clinical trial participants control blood sugar and lose weight, the FDA reports.