article thumbnail

The Definition of “Fully Vaccinated” Needs to Change

Eye on FDA

Today CDC provided important insight into the ability of the new variant to make headway with a highly vulnerable population when it released data on infections in the nursing home environment. It would seem that Omicron has rendered that definition outmoded. We even have a pile of misinformation.

Vaccine 72
article thumbnail

The Caregivers’ Journey, Part 4: Roles and Permissions

Perficient: Drug Development

They think that’s solely the role of a professional — a nurse, a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a home health aide (HHA) or another medical worker — who is in the home, providing medications, taking vital signs, providing meal/bath assistance, taking the patient/member to appointments, etc.

Nurses 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mother of 4-Year-Old Living With KAND, One of the Rarest Disorders in the World, Advocates to Find a Cure

KIF1A

We sold our house, I gave up my career as a nurse, and we moved to Calgary. I definitely do believe she understands that Emma’s different,” Amanda continues. “I immediately started researching where in Canada has the best resources for Emma. Where’s the best therapy? Where’s the best schools? Amanda says. “We

Doctors 52
article thumbnail

Article FDA Thank You FDA drafts ‘select updates’ to guidance on medical device cybersecurity, addressing statutory requirements

Agency IQ

Today, the agency published a draft version of those “select updates,” which delineate how the FDA will interpret key statutory definitions and provide expectations for documentation and for bringing existing devices into compliance. The law gives some specific requirements as to what types of information are required for “cyber devices.”

FDA 40
article thumbnail

AdaptHealth Corp. Announces Acquisition of National HME Provider AeroCare Holdings Inc. and Updates Financial Guidance For 2021

The Pharma Data

(NASDAQ: AHCO) (“AdaptHealth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of home healthcare equipment, medical supplies to the home and related services in the United States, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orlando, Florida based AeroCare Holdings, Inc. AeroCare”). AdaptHealth services approximately 1.8

article thumbnail

New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Positive Initial Regeneron Antibody Cocktail Results in Non-hospitalized Patients with COVID-19

The Pharma Data

These follow-on data provided the first definitive prospective evidence demonstrating anti-viral activity for a treatment regimen now available for COVID-19, and also further documented the ability of this treatment to decrease the need for further medical attention,” said George D. Have chronic kidney disease. Have diabetes.

article thumbnail

Teeth Whitening 4 You – How to Whiten Your Teeth Easily, Naturally & Forever!

The Pharma Data

Hi, my name is Lucy Bennett, and I’m a former dental nurse. s just a small selection of the most common side effects I saw while working as a dental nurse… SIDE EFFECT #1: PROLONGED TOOTH SENSITIVITY. Ok, it’s not really a side effect, but it’s a definite problem! And you DEFINITELY don?t

Nurses 52