Tag: Death & Dying: Misc.
COVID-19 Falls From Top 10 U.S. Causes of Death for First Time Since 2020
2010 to 2023 Saw Decline in Births, Increase in Deaths in the United States
Birth-to-death ratio declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2023, with ratio declining for three largest race, Hispanic origin groups
CT Perfusion and CT Angiography Not Useful as Standalone Tests for Establishing Death by...
Sensitivity and specificity for CT perfusion and CT angiography as ancillary test for death by neurologic criteria did not meet prespecified validation threshold in recent study
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop 10% in Early Data
Healthier Lifestyle Linked to Better Global Cognition Close to Death
Neither strength nor significance of the association was changed when common dementia-related brain pathologies were included in model
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
Findings persisted across age, sex, and comorbidities
Many Dead Patients Still Listed as Alive in Electronic Health Records
Deceased patients receive unnecessary outreach, including appointment reminders and prescription refills
1998 to 2022 Saw Rise in Number Seeking Assisted Death in Oregon
Authors note that much information is missing on the consultation and decision-making processes
Female Surgeons Have Lower Rates of Adverse Postoperative Outcomes
Findings persist for common surgeries when accounting for patient, procedure, surgeon, and other characteristics
