Early this month, AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers celebrated the completion of second-round COVID-19 vaccinations at all 19 of its buildings — before many had even offered a first round and nearly two months ahead of the target a national provider organization has set for all U.S. facilities to finish both rounds.
COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies are now widely available for use by skilled nursing facilities — and early results show promise, according to long-term care pharmacy leaders.
Even as the U.S. government authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use late last week, drugmakers around the world acknowledged new challenges in developing other immunizing drugs that would bolster supplies.
Two new surveys show many Americans remain reluctant about receiving COVID-19 vaccines, including a high number of women.
Hospitals are discharging more older adults with substance-use disorders to skilled nursing facilities, but many of those facilities remain underprepared to treat such patients, according to a study.
COVID-19 can induce seizures and movement disorders, even in moderate cases … CDC reports record flu vaccine distribution in a so-far mild season … FDA OKs first non-prescription, at-home COVID test … Metformin tied to fewer COVID deaths in hospitalized women with diabetes, obesity … Severe coronavirus 7 times more likely in UK essential workers than non-essential workers.
High-density lipoprotein, otherwise known as good cholesterol, may be a promising topical treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and other challenging wounds, according to an Australian study published online in November.
A matrix impregnated with both ionic and metallic silver helps heal stagnant or deteriorating chronic wounds, scientists recently demonstrated.
In areas ranging from telehealth to staffing, the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards reveal providers’ smart new approaches and solutions.
Six million dollars in seed funding will allow Curve Health to expand its platform, combining long-term care telemedicine, smart billing, health information exchange and predictive analytics, and attract new partners.
