U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence
The report also found more than half (52%) of LGBQ+ students had recently experienced poor mental health and, concerningly, that more than 1 in 5 (22%) attempted suicide in the […]
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CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will strategically expand wastewater testing for poliovirus in select jurisdictions across the country. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services […]
Webinar: Frontline Worker Safety in the Age of COVID-19
Health Watch USA will be presenting a Webinar titled Frontline Worker Safety in the Age of COVID-19 on Sept. 14th, 2022 – Registration is now open at https://healthconference.org Objectives/Outcomes To […]
Too few people treated for hepatitis C
A new CDC Vital Signs report finds that too few people diagnosed with hepatitis C are being treated, despite availability of medications capable of curing this viral infection. According to […]
COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Data Show Protection Gained by Boosters
A third and fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose offered substantial protection among adults with healthy immune systems who were eligible to receive them during Omicron variant evolution in early 2022, according […]
Central nervous system manifestations of COVID-19: A systematic review
Good article in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences June 16, 2020 In this systematic review, we will discuss the evidence on the occurrence of central nervous system (CNS) involvement and […]
Firearm Deaths Grow, Disparities Widen
Firearms were involved in 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides in 2020. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a historic increase of 35% […]
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CMS Finalizes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies
CMS Finalizes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Decision Follows Robust Stakeholder Input and Creates Pathway for Enhanced Access and Coverage […]
CMS Returning to Certain Pre-COVID-19 Policies for Long-term Care
CMS Returning to Certain Pre-COVID-19 Policies in Long-term Care and Other Facilities Actions continue to protect the health and safety of nursing home residents The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]
Sotrovimab Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
As of April 5, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reissued the emergency use authorization (EUA) for GSK-Vir Biotechnology’s sotrovimab monoclonal antibody treatment. It is important to note […]
Patterns of Potential Moral Injury in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
“Moral injury has been defined as the “psychological, biological, spiritual, behavioral and social impact of perpetrating, failing to prevent, or bearing witness to acts that transgress deeply held moral beliefs […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals
FDA Authorizes Second COVID Booster
OSHA Announces COVID-19 Focused Inspection Initiative in Health Care
OSHA COVID-19 Focused Inspections Initiative coming to healthcare facilities.
Community fights to save Alzheimer’s care home
Now we are starting to see nursing homes and assisted living facilities struggle to pay their bills. Many are being forced to sell to larger investment companies or just going […]