Tag: MORT
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