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Study sheds new light on link between COVID pressures and suicidal thoughts
New research has revealed more about the impact COVID-19 and lockdown has had on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales
Antibiotics no help for mysterious lung-scarring disease, large trial finds
Doctors have hoped that antibiotics could benefit patients with chronic lung diseases, but a new study has found no benefit for patients with life-threatening idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in preventing hospitalization or death. While there were no statistical benefits for patients…
Marking the 40th anniversary of the AIDS epidemic: A paper in the New England Journal of Medicine
June 5, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the first report of AIDS cases and the onset of the American AIDS epidemic. In a new, thought-provoking paper in the New England Journal of Medicine , Professor Ronald Bayer and co-author…
People of color twice as likely to die after traumatic brain injury, new study finds
OHSU co-authors say findings are a call to address structural racism throughout society
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults — regardless of genetic risk
New study suggests importance of maintaining healthy lifestyle even after age 80
Global warming already responsible for one in three heat-related deaths
New estimates suggest Central and South America and South-East Asia most affected regions
Researchers create machine learning model to predict treatment with dialysis or death for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Paper Title: Predictive Approaches for Acute Dialysis Requirement and Death in COVID-19 Journal: The Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (published online May 24, 2021) Authors: Girish Nadkarni, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Nephrology), Clinical…
Myocarditis in big ten athletes with recent SARS-CoV-2 infection
What The Study Did: In this study of 1,597 Big Ten athletes who had comprehensive cardiac screening, including cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, after COVID-19 infection, 37 athletes (2.3%) were diagnosed with clinical and subclinical myocarditis. Researchers report CMR screening…
Measuring opioid-related mortality in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
What The Study Did: Researchers quantified the added burden of fatal opioid overdoses occurring in Ontario, Canada, during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: Tara Gomes, Ph.D., of the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing…
Mental illness among US coal miners
What The Study Did: Rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and posttraumatic stress disorder among current and former coal miners in the United States were examined in this study. Authors: Drew Harris, M.D., of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville,…
Obesity protects against death in severe bacterial infection
For many diseases, overweight and obesity are risk factors. But now a study shows that a higher BMI may be linked to higher survival rates in patients hospitalized for severe bacterial infections. Scientists at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and…
Across US, COVID-19 death rate higher for those with IDD
Syracuse, N.Y. – The COVID-19 death rate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is higher than the general population in several states across the U.S., according to a new study published in Disability and Health Journal . The…
Breast cancer treatments do not increase risk of Covid-19 infection or death
Cancer drugs capable of weakening the body’s immune defenses are no more likely to increase the risk of Covid-19 infection or death than breast cancer therapies that do not undermine the immune system, a new study shows. Researchers say the…
Body chemistry can predict severity of depression after death of spouse
HOUSTON – (May 19, 2021) – A new study from researchers at Rice University has found that bodily inflammation after the death of a spouse can predict future depression. “Inflammation and future depressive symptoms among recently bereaved spouses” will appear…
Strengthening interpersonal relationships helps medical patients live longer
Support interventions such as group meetings and family sessions that promoted healthy behaviors resulted in a 29% increased probability of survival over time
USPSTF lowers recommended ages for colorectal cancer screening
Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that adults ages 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer, lowering the age for screening that was previously 50 to 75. The USPSTF also recommends that clinicians selectively offer…
Researchers announce new discovery to evaluate tuberculosis treatments
A new standard for evaluating treatments can save lives and cure tuberculosis faster
Researchers announce new discovery to evaluate tuberculosis treatments
A new standard for evaluating treatments can save lives and cure tuberculosis faster
Association between income inequality, county-level COVID-19 cases, deaths in US
What The Study Did: The findings of this study suggest an association between county-level income inequality and COVID-19 cases and deaths. Authors: Michelle C. Odden, Ph.D., of Stanford University in Stanford, California, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed…
Researchers work to increase number of transplantable livers
New findings lay groundwork for turning previously unusable donor livers into transplantable organs
Better country dementia care
Harmony in the Bush improves nursing home living
Stress and death in female baboons
Lifelong burden of higher stress hormones shortens life expectancy
Geography, job risk should be factors in prioritizing SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations
When setting SARS-CoV-2 vaccine priorities, Canada should take a more nuanced approach that considers geographic and occupational risk exposures, as 75% of Canadian adults have at least 1 risk factor for severe COVID-19, argues an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…
Failure to rescue a major driver of excess maternal mortality in Black women
Site of delivery represents a focal point for interventions to reduce racial and ethnic disparities
Cannabis legalization and link to increase in fatal collisions
Legalization of recreational cannabis may be associated with an increase in fatal motor vehicle collisions based on data from the United States, and authors discuss the implications for Canada in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) . “Analyses…
Contraceptive planning is essential to optimal health for women with heart disease
JACC focus seminar paper on cardio-obstetrics provides reproductive planning guidance for high-risk patient group
Stem cell transplants prevent relapses of most common childhood cancer
Children and young adults who receive CAR T-cell therapy for the most common childhood cancer – acute lymphoblastic leukemia – suffer remarkably fewer relapses and are far more likely to survive when the treatment is paired with a subsequent stem…
Prioritise opportunities to say final goodbye during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
First study in bereaved relatives’ experience during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown published today The study makes important recommendations for health and social care professionals providing end-of-life-care Bereaved families highlighted their need for practical and emotional support when a family member was…
For first time ever in AGS Annual Scientific Meeting History, #AGS21 goes virtual
New York (March 29, 2021)– The worlds of work, education, and networking have changed drastically in the past year, and the American Geriatrics Society is evolving with them. For the first time ever in AGS Annual Scientific Meeting history, #AGS21…
US$1.28 trillion: The stark economic carnage of biological invasions threatening the world
A new analysis has revealed the stark US$1.28 trillion economic damage caused by the world’s invasive species
Risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections, hospitalization, mortality among US nursing home residents
What The Study Did: This study identified risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 incidence, hospitalization and death among nursing home residents in the United States. Authors: James S. Goodwin, M.D., of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, is the corresponding…
How comorbidities increase risks for COVID patients
Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased risk of death from Covid-19 according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). At…
Choose life: Why patients in China refuse standard treatment for a type of heart attack
Scientists identify numerous variables that predict the treatment decisions of patients with a type of heart attach called ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Urban and transport planning linked to 2,000 premature deaths per year in Barcelona and Madrid
Failure to comply with international exposure recommendations for air pollution, noise, heat and access to green space is associated with more than 1,000 deaths per year in Barcelona and more than 900 in Madrid, accounting for 7% and 3% of…
Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new study of people aged 70-80. Beetroot – and other foods including lettuce, spinach and celery – are rich in…
Noninfluenza viruses have rates of illness, death similar to flu
Noninfluenza respiratory viral infections (NIRV) are associated with illness and death rates similar to influenza in hospitalized adults, according to new research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) . In a study of 2119 adults admitted to two…
Racial disparities in chronic disease death rates persist despite efforts to close gap
Federal incentive programs may unintentionally impede efforts to close the racial health gap
Intentional youth firearm injuries linked to sociodemographic factors
Findings may help guide policy and inform interventions for the prevention of firearm injuries in at risk youth
Silent MRSA carriers have twice the mortality rate of adults without the bacteria
Unless MRSA carriers develop an infection or are tested for the bacteria, they may not even know they carry it, yet they are at significant risk for premature death
$3 Million NIH grant for Colorado School of Public Health Worker Health study
Three groups from the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) have been awarded a $3 million 5-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of air pollution and climate on the kidney health of sugarcane…
Remdesivir and clinical improvement in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
What The Study Did: This comparative effectiveness research study that included a high proportion of non-White individuals assesses whether remdesivir administered alone or with corticosteroids is associated with time to clinical improvement or time to death in patients hospitalized with…
Risk of suicide attempt after diagnosis of dementia
What The Study Did: Researchers evaluated the association between a recent diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia and the risk of attempting suicide among older adults. Authors: Amy L Byers, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the University of California, San Francisco,…
Preemies at greater risk for mortality in adulthood
Risk increased even for people born just a few weeks before term
Fear of COVID-19 is killing patients with other serious diseases
Massive education effort is needed to assure patients with potentially lethal conditions that hospitals are safe, says the Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Medicine
Study estimates rising global burden of gallbladder and biliary tract cancer
Although cancers that occur in the gallbladder or bile ducts are rare, their rates are increasing. A recent study provides details on the burden of gallbladder and biliary tract cancer (GBTC) across 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2017.…
Cancer study highlights racial disparities for patients facing dual diagnoses
Findings suggest links between specific cancer treatments, clinical & lab parameters, and 30-day mortality
Maintaining Body Weight Won’t Save Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Stable Body Weight May Hide Loss of Muscle, 40 Percent Higher Risk of Premature Death
The Lancet: Study finds COVID-19 reinfections are rare, more common for those above age 65
The findings underline that measures to protect the elderly — including social distancing and vaccinations are essential even if people have already been diagnosed with COVID-19
Text me about cervical cancer
Digital communication is a way to bridge the racial disparity gap in cervical cancer information and follow up