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Poorer Motor Function in Seniors Linked to Mortality Risk

Risk up for poorer motor function measured by walking speed, grip strength, timed chair rises, physical component summary scores

Transthoracic Echocardiography May ID Higher-Risk COVID-19 Patients

Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion tied to higher in-hospital mortality

Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d

Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance

Patterns Studied for Alcohol Intake, Outcomes in Patients With CVD

Relative to nondrinkers, a J-shaped curve was seen for all-cause mortality, CV mortality, and CV events in drinkers with preexisting CVD

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke Recurrence

Low levels of HDL cholesterol and having two or more components of metabolic syndrome predict recurrence

Sickle Cell Disease May Up Risk for Poor COVID-19 Outcomes

Sickle cell trait also associated with increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization and death, but to a lesser extent

Mississippi Health System Buckles Under ‘Astounding’ Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Compared with the first half of July, the number of infections more than doubled in the past two weeks and deaths rose by 51 percent

Mental Health Disorders Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality

Findings show even higher risk among those with severe mental disorders, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders

Deaths Up in 2020, Even When Accounting for COVID-19

Men ages 15 to 64 years of age were particularly hard-hit by excess deaths, while children were spared

Geographic Disparities Found in Cancer Diagnosis Stage, Mortality for AYAs

Living in rural counties and living farther from reporting hospital detrimental for adolescents and young adults with cancer