Tag: MORT
Low-Fat Diets Cut Multicause Mortality in Middle-Aged, Older Adults
In contrast, unhealthy low-carbohydrate diets tied to increased mortality
Fentanyl Is Main Agent in Fatal Pediatric Opioid Poisoning
5 percent of deaths from opioids in 1999 were from fentanyl compared with 94.0 percent of opioid deaths by 2021
2021 to 2022 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rate in U.S.
Decrease also seen in estimated age-adjusted COVID-19 death rate, from 115.6 to 63.1 per 100,000 persons
β-Blockers Seem Not to Reduce Risks More Than One Year After Heart Attack
Beta-blocker treatment beyond one year after myocardial infarction not linked to improved cardiovascular outcomes
Outcomes Worse With Acute Kidney Injury During Hospitalization
Increased risk seen for all-cause and cause-specific rehospitalization, death at 90 and 365 days after discharge
Mortality High for Patients With Concurrent TB, COVID-19
In adjusted analysis, 31 percent of people with concurrent diseases died
Mortality Risk Elevated for Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Survivors of childhood cancer have excess risk for late mortality 40 years or more from diagnosis
Smog Tied to More Cardiovascular Disease-Related Mortality
Specifically, fine particulate matter associated with increased mortality risk due to acute coronary syndrome and ischemic stroke
Racial Disparities in Stroke Mortality Increased During Pandemic
Absolute difference in age-adjusted stroke death rate between Black, White adults was 21.7 percent higher during pandemic
Cerebral Oximetry Monitoring Not Beneficial in Extreme Preemies
No reduction seen in incidence of death or severe brain injury by 36 weeks of postmenstrual age with treatment guided by cerebral oximetry monitoring
