Mortality and Morbidity

Increases in state and local spending could decrease mortality rates, researcher finds
Mar 02 16


Income inequality and gov­ern­ment social spending. These are hot-​​button issues in this year’s pres­i­den­tial pri­maries: the rich get­ting richer, the poor get­ting poorer, and… Increases in state and local spending could decrease mortality rates, researcher finds   

 

What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality
Oct 14 15


Why some people live much longer than others is an enduring mystery. Now, based on a study of a worm, scientists are getting one… What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality   

 

Mortality rates in Europe vary depending on the socioeconomic level of the residence area
Jul 02 15


For a number of years now, scientific literature has questioned whether mortality rates depend on socioeconomic differences among the population. Recently, a new study… Mortality rates in Europe vary depending on the socioeconomic level of the residence area   

 

New study sheds light on life satisfaction and mortality risk in older adults
Jun 08 15


In a study just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed that greater life satisfaction in adults older than 50 years of age… New study sheds light on life satisfaction and mortality risk in older adults   

 

Withholding angiotensin receptor blockers after surgery increases risk of postoperative death
Jun 04 15


Withholding angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for longer than two days after surgery is associated with a significantly increased risk of postoperative death, according to… Withholding angiotensin receptor blockers after surgery increases risk of postoperative death   

 

Google searches for ‘n-word’ associated with black mortality
Apr 27 15


Google searches could unveil patterns in Black mortality rates across the US, according to a new University of Maryland study. Researchers found that those… Google searches for ‘n-word’ associated with black mortality   

 

Mortality and blood pressure directly linked to relationship quality
Apr 08 15


While other studies have shown that stress and negative marital quality can influence mortality and blood pressure, there has not been research that discussed… Mortality and blood pressure directly linked to relationship quality   

 

Alcohol-dependent hospital patients die earlier from multiple morbidities
Apr 05 15


Scientists from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the University of Bonn Hospital, together with British colleagues, have discovered that alcohol-dependent hospital patients… Alcohol-dependent hospital patients die earlier from multiple morbidities   

 

Genetics: No evidence of role in racial mortality gap
Mar 16 15


There is still no evidence of genetic difference between blacks and whites to account for the health disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to… Genetics: No evidence of role in racial mortality gap   

 

New approach to HIV management in Tanzania and Zambia reduces deaths by almost one-third
Mar 10 15


A new approach to care for patients with advanced HIV in Tanzania and Zambia, combining community support and screening for a type of meningitis,… New approach to HIV management in Tanzania and Zambia reduces deaths by almost one-third   

 

High levels of vitamin D is suspected of increasing mortality rates
Mar 10 15


The level of vitamin D in our blood should neither be too high nor to low. Scientists from the University of Copenhagen are the… High levels of vitamin D is suspected of increasing mortality rates   

 

Researchers find link between persistent insomnia and increased mortality risk
Feb 26 15


A connection between persistent insomnia and increased inflammation and mortality has been identified by a group of researchers from the University of Arizona. Their… Researchers find link between persistent insomnia and increased mortality risk   

 

New study finds same patient mortality rates for experienced and new surgeons
Feb 23 15


There is no statistical difference between the patient mortality rates of new and experienced surgeons a study using a newly developed statistical methodology… New study finds same patient mortality rates for experienced and new surgeons   

 

High rates of child deaths from Ebola, special care needed: WHO
Feb 06 15


Authorities fighting Ebola must do more to tackle a high death rate among young children whose isolation from parents also causes great distress… High rates of child deaths from Ebola, special care needed: WHO   

 

A greater focus on socially disadvantaged women is needed to improve maternity care in England
Sep 17 14


Women from lower socioeconomic groups in the UK report a poorer experience of care during pregnancy and there needs to be a greater focus… A greater focus on socially disadvantaged women is needed to improve maternity care in England   

 

Mortality Rises With Changes in Urologic Care
Aug 22 14


The incidence of preventable inpatient deaths associated with common urologic procedures increased significantly over a 12-year period coinciding with a shift of more procedures… Mortality Rises With Changes in Urologic Care   

 

Antibiotic Therapy Reduces Mortality by 68 Percent in Hemodialysis Patients
Jul 02 14


An antibiotic therapy known to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients has been shown for the first time to reduce mortality, according to… Antibiotic Therapy Reduces Mortality by 68 Percent in Hemodialysis Patients   

 

Too much TV tied to premature death
Jul 02 14


Not all sitting is the same, according to a new study from Spain that found adults who watch three or more hours of TV… Too much TV tied to premature death   

 

Air pollution controls linked to lower death rates in North Carolina
Jun 23 14


National and state air pollution controls that went into effect in the early 1990s coincide with decreasing death rates from emphysema, asthma and pneumonia… Air pollution controls linked to lower death rates in North Carolina   

 

Dyspnea increases long-term mortality risk
May 19 14


Individuals with dyspnea, or shortness of breath, have an increased long-term mortality risk compared with individuals without dyspnea, according to a new study presented… Dyspnea increases long-term mortality risk   

 

Study shows link between sleep apnea and hospital maternal deaths
May 03 14


Pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea are more than five times as likely to die in the hospital than those without the sleep disorder,… Study shows link between sleep apnea and hospital maternal deaths   

 

Sharp decline in maternal and child deaths globally, new data show
May 02 14


Since the start of an international effort to address maternal and child mortality, millions of lives have been saved globally, two new studies by… Sharp decline in maternal and child deaths globally, new data show   

 

Study links severe sleep apnea to increased risk of stroke, cancer and death
Apr 14 14


A new study shows that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is independently associated with an increased risk of stroke, cancer and death.

Study links severe sleep apnea to increased risk of stroke, cancer and death   
 

Viral hepatitis more deadly than HIV in Europe
Apr 11 14


Mortality from viral hepatitis is significantly higher than from HIV/AIDS across EU countries, according to results from The Global Burden of Disease Study 2010… Viral hepatitis more deadly than HIV in Europe   

 

Excessive hospital occupancy levels result in avoidable mortality
Mar 31 14


Once a hospital reaches a certain occupancy level, the quality of care it provides deteriorates, increasing the risk of mortality of critically ill patients.… Excessive hospital occupancy levels result in avoidable mortality   

 
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