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Sales of Johnson’s Baby Powder Halted in U.S., Canada
Johnson & Johnson says talc-based powder is safe and will still be sold in other countries
CMS: Use ‘Extreme Caution’ in Reopening Nursing Homes
There have been more than 33,000 deaths due to coronavirus outbreaks in U.S. nursing homes
Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results
One in 10 physicians worldwide report seeing at least one case of COVID-19 reinfection
Guidance Issued for Osteoporosis Management During COVID-19
Alternative methods for parenteral treatments include off-site clinics, home visit, self-injection
Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Appears Safe, Triggers Immune Response
Findings from early-stage trial that started in March and included eight healthy people receiving two doses
NIH Launches Trial of Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin for COVID-19
Trial will enroll 2,000 patients with SARS-COV-2 who have fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath
Guidance Issued for Osteoporosis Management During COVID-19
Alternative methods for parenteral treatments include off-site clinics, home visit, self-injection
FDA: Abbott Rapid COVID-19 Test Could Miss Infections
Research has suggested that the Abbott ID NOW point-of-care test may return false-negative results
NIH: Large-Scale Testing of Some COVID-19 Vaccines Could Start in July
About a dozen potential vaccines worldwide are in the initial stages of, or set to begin, testing in people
Poll: One in Seven Older Adults Report Food Insecurity
Yet, very few are able to access government food benefits, including food stamps or home-delivered meals