Tag: MORT

Glucose and lipid components appear to be main drivers for increased risk for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events

Meta-analysis shows sleep apnea linked to increased risk for sudden death, cardiovascular mortality

Risk up for poorer motor function measured by walking speed, grip strength, timed chair rises, physical component summary scores

Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion tied to higher in-hospital mortality

Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance

Relative to nondrinkers, a J-shaped curve was seen for all-cause mortality, CV mortality, and CV events in drinkers with preexisting CVD

Low levels of HDL cholesterol and having two or more components of metabolic syndrome predict recurrence

Sickle cell trait also associated with increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization and death, but to a lesser extent

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

Findings show even higher risk among those with severe mental disorders, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders