Tag: MORT
Globally, Cervical Cancer Incidence, Mortality Stable or Decreasing
Negative correlations seen for cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates with the Human Development Index
Metabolic Syndrome May Worsen Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease
Glucose and lipid components appear to be main drivers for increased risk for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk for Sudden Death
Meta-analysis shows sleep apnea linked to increased risk for sudden death, cardiovascular mortality
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