New data highlights coronavirus risks in nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Investigators have compiled data for key areas where nursing home residents and operations could be uniquely vulnerable to infection.
Symptom-free coronavirus spreads quickly, making containment difficult: new data
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
With about four days between cases, aggressive measures are warranted to help curb the threat, assert researchers.
Most senior living facilities short on coronavirus-fighting supplies, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
More than two-thirds of the nation’s senior living facilities report trouble sourcing equipment, particularly N95 respirators.
Most nursing home visits banned as part of federal COVID-19 strategy
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 15, 2020
Exceptions include healthcare workers, surveyors and those in compassionate care situations.
Coronavirus survives hours in air, 3 days on surfaces, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2020
The virus may live long enough in the environment to find a new host at a later time, say investigators.
Operators taking unprecedented steps to keep coronavirus in check
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 12, 2020
“We’re taking bold steps to do whatever we can to keep coronavirus from getting into our buildings,” says AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson.
Feds stepping up efforts to make coronavirus tests available
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2020
Millions of COVID-19 diagnostic tests will become available this week, according to the White House and federal health agencies.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, March 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2020
Adding smoking cessation to lung cancer screening reduces mortality by 14% … Lifestyle counseling improves Afib management, says expert … Adults who report signs of memory decline at risk for depression,...
Effectiveness of hand washing hinges on how hands are dried, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2020
Proper hand drying plays a critical — and often dangerously overlooked — role in preventing the spread of viruses and bacteria, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2020
Cognitive screening recommended for older adults in orthopedic rehab … Prioritize senior living residents in COVID-19-related funding: ASHA … Asthma drug Singulair and generic to get ‘black...