United States Exceeds Western Europe for Excess Deaths
While COVID-19 drove this excess in 2021, nearly half of excess deaths were from other causes
Not Enough Antibiotics in Drug Development Pipeline, WHO Says
Few in development are innovative enough to target critical, drug-resistant pathogens
Racial Disparities Seen for Pulmonary Fibrosis Outcomes
Black patients experience younger age for first hospitalization, lung transplant, and death
Poor Sleep Tied to Shorter Cardiovascular Disease-Free Life
Reductions in disease-free life particularly pronounced for those with sleep-related breathing disorders
Marriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians
Gap primarily due to fewer hours worked, compared to male physicians
Risk of Developing Osteoarthritis Increased for Patients With Atopic Disease
Effect more pronounced for patients with both asthma and atopic dermatitis versus nonexposed patients
Transplant From Deceased Donor With Brain Tumor Appears to Be Safe
Risk for cancer transmission lower than thought, and long-term transplant outcomes favorable
Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction Increased for Patients With Pneumonia
Increased risk seen among patients with laboratory-confirmed invasive pneumococcal disease, with risk persisting for one year
Adverse Outcomes Up With Medical Consult Before Elective Surgery
Higher odds seen for one-year mortality, inpatient stroke, in-hospital mechanical ventilation, 30-day emergency department visits for patients undergoing preoperative medical consult
Most Patients Prefer to Receive Test Results Through Online Portal
Only 7.5 percent of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a health care practitioner increased worry
