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Tag: MORTALITY/LONGEVITY
COVID-19 mortality associated with 2 signs easily measured at home
Abnormal blood-oxygen levels and breathing rates are strong predictors of poor patient outcomes in-hospital, study shows
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…
Effectiveness of tocilizumab in patients hospitalized with COVID-19
What The Study Did: This follow-up study of a randomized clinical trial examines the association between survival and C-reactive protein levels in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who were treated with tocilizumab. Authors: Xavier Mariette, M.D., Ph.D., of the Hôpital Bicêtre…
Global food, hunger challenges projected to increase mortality, disability by 2050
New study shows climate change will increase the challenge of meeting nutrition and food needs of a growing population, especially in Africa south of the Sahara, but policy actions initiated now could help avert this additional burden
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…
Socioeconomic disadvantage, long-term outcomes after heart attack
What The Study Did: Registry data were used to examine the association between living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged area and long-term survival among patients who had their first heart attack at or before age 50. Authors: Ron Blankstein, M.D., of…
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…
A complex link between body mass index and Alzheimer’s
Study finds combined genetic risk, lower BMI predict disease progression
Patient characteristics, COVID-19 in-hospital mortality in us during COVID-19
What The Study Did: This study of registry patients evaluates whether any changes in the in-hospital COVID-19 mortality rates during the first nine months of the pandemic were associated with individual characteristics of patients with COVID-19. Authors: Gregory A. Roth,…
Stress and death in female baboons
Lifelong burden of higher stress hormones shortens life expectancy
Back pain shows association with increased mortality risk in women
BOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to women without back pain. Back pain was not associated with mortality among men indicating long-term consequences of back pain may…
Mapping the paradigm shift of China’s cancer burden for designing prevention strategies
Researchers decode the recent statistics of the changing profiles of cancer incidence and mortality worldwide and in China to tailor control measures
Family ties: Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives
Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk factor, especially for premature events. Currently, data on risks in close relatives of patients with a family history of premature…
AGS honors Dr. Helen Fernandez for outstanding contributions to geriatrics education
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced that Helen Fernandez, MD, MPH, a national geriatrics education leader focused on improving the care of older people, will be honored with the 2021 Dennis W. Jahnigen Award in recognition of her commitment…
Top #AGS21 research presentations address older adults’ views on gun retirement and more
Other subjects include changes in the Alzheimer’s brain and a new model for predicting the life expectancy of older adults
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…
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…
Association between renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors, clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19
What The Study Did: Researchers compared mortality and severe adverse events in this systematic review and meta-analysis of 52 studies that evaluated clinical outcomes among nearly 102,000 patients with COVID-19 who did and didn’t receive angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or…
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…
The Lancet GH: COVID-19 pandemic worsened pregnancy outcomes for women and babies worldwide
Findings reveal overall increase in the chances of stillbirth and maternal death during the pandemic, but chances of pre-term birth decreased in high-income countries
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…
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
Assessment of simulated SARS-CoV-2 infection, mortality risk associated with radiation therapy among patients in 8 RCTs
What The Study Did: This comparative effectiveness study investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with the benefits and risks of standard radiation therapy in simulated patients. Authors: Rifaquat Rahman, M.D., of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in Boston,…
NCCN 2021 Virtual Annual Conference addresses cancer care in a year of crisis and innovation
Live virtual conference drew global oncology professionals to share best practices and highlight advances and issues in cancer care
Alzheimer’s patients’ cognition improves with Sargramostim (GM-CSF), new study shows
Clinical trial participants saw memory-enhancing benefits and disease modifying activities when taking Sargramostim
Deaths from COVID-19 have progressively declined at nursing homes, researchers find
The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects in U.S. nursing homes and long-term care facilities, resulting in an estimated 1.2 million infections and 147,000 deaths as of early 2021. Yet even as mortality rates in the general population have decreased over time, little evidence has been uncovered to determine whether nursing home residences have experienced similar reductions.
Preemies at greater risk for mortality in adulthood
Risk increased even for people born just a few weeks before term
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.…
Ultra-processed foods are breaking your heart
Ultra-processed food consumption associated with increased risk of heart disease, death
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
Chemical cocktail creates new avenues for generating muscle stem cells
The advance could lead to the development of stem cell-based therapies for muscle loss or damage due to injury, age or disease
Pick up the pace!
New study finds slow walkers four times more likely to die from Covid-19
Second-wave COVID mortality dropped markedly in (most) wealthier zones
Mathematical analysis of Europe and US deaths shows change from first wave
Risk of death for men 60% higher than for women in study of 28 countries
A large study of people in 28 countries found men aged 50 and over had a 60% greater risk of death than women, partly explained by heavier rates of smoking and heart disease in men, although the gap varied across…
Accurate aging of wild animals thanks to first epigenetic clock for bats
UMD-led research identifies age-related changes to DNA and reveals longevity-related differences between bat species
Characteristics, mortality associated with diabetic ketoacidosis among us patients hospitalized with,without COVID-19
What The Study Did: Researchers analyzed individual-level inpatient data from multiple U.S. hospital to further describe patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening complication of diabetes) with and without COVID-19. Authors: Francisco J. Pasquel, M.D., M.P.H., of the Emory University School of…
Hip fracture outcomes worse during busy periods
Elderly people are at greater risk of dying from hip surgery if surgeons are in a hurry
Health behavior outcomes can help determine efficacy of interventions for multimorbidities
Scaling up patient-centered interdisciplinary care for multimorbidity: A pragmatic mixed-methods randomized controlled trial
Study: Political, economic, social factors affect local decisions about death penalty
Broad political, economic, and social factors influence disciplinary punishment. In particular, over the last half century, such considerations have shaped jurisdictions’ use of the death penalty, which has declined considerably since the 1990s. A new study examined the factors associated…
JNCCN: New evidence on need to address muscle health among patients with cancer
Results of new study underscore the need for the development and testing of nutrition and fitness interventions, as muscle quality significantly correlates with symptom burden, healthcare utilization, and survival
Study finds increased risk of death among breast cancer patients who drink sugar-sweetened soda
Women who reported drinking non-diet soda five times or more per week were 85% more likely to die from breast cancer
New app developed to choose the best therapy for each dementia patient
The app caters for disorders such as anxiety, depression or aggressiveness
Life expectancy falling for adults without a bachelor’s degree
While educational gaps have widened, racial gaps have narrowed
Adult life expectancy falling for those without a college degree
Before COVID-19, adult life expectancy declined for less-educated Americans
How Does Your Brain Process Emotions? Answer Could Help Address Loneliness Epidemic
In a study published in the March 5, 2021 online edition of Cerebral Cortex, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that specific regions of the brain respond to emotional stimuli related to loneliness and wisdom in opposing ways.
Outcomes, mortality among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 at US medical centers
What The Study Did: The objectives of this study were to examine the characteristics and outcomes among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 at U.S. medical centers and analyze changes in mortality over the initial six months of the pandemic. Authors: Ninh…
Ambulatory function among cancer survivors may be an important determinant for survival
Bottom Line: Cancer survivors had a greater risk of reduced ambulatory function, which was associated with an increased risk of death. Journal in Which the Study was Published: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention , a journal of the American Association…
Skipping mammogram increases risk of death from breast cancer
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Attendance at regular mammography screening substantially reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a large study of over half a million women, published in the journal Radiology . Researchers said women who skip…