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Experts predict high mortality rates from pulmonary fibrosis will continue to rise
Mortality rates from pulmonary fibrosis (PF) have increased significantly in recent years, and are predicted to continue to rise, according to researchers from the University of Colorado.   view more (2007-08-01)

Poor diabetes control linked to pregnancy complications
Women with poorly controlled diabetes during early pregnancy run an increased risk of their baby being malformed, finds a study in this week’s BMJ.   view more (2002-11-27)

Evolutionary forces explain why women live longer than men
Despite research efforts to find modern factors that would explain the different life expectancies of men and women, the gap is actually ancient and universal.   view more (2006-05-10)

Henry Ford Hospital study: A MRSA strain linked to high death rates
A strain of MRSA that causes bloodstream infections is five times more lethal than other strains and has shown to have some resistance to the potent antibiotic drug vancomycin used to treat MRSA, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.   view more (2009-11-02)

Causes of global death and disease in the next 25 years
In 1993, the World Bank sponsored the 1990 Global Burden of Disease study carried out by researchers at Harvard University and the World Health Organization (WHO). This study provided the first comprehensive global estimates of death and illness by age, sex, and region.   view more (2006-11-28)

Increasing age of mothers in Spain leads to rise in mortality rates
A new study examining the evolution of maternal mortality rates in Spain since 1996 shows a 17% increase in deaths. This trend is linked to the widespread increase in maternal age. The highest death rates are among foreign women and those who live in the province of Malaga.   view more (2009-07-02)

Visual impairment associated with increased mortality risk
Individuals age 49 and older with cataract and those age 49 to 74 years with age-related macular degeneration appear to have higher mortality rates over an 11-year period than those without such visual impairments.   view more (2007-07-10)

Newborns exposed to maternal smoking more irritable, difficult to soothe
Previous studies have shown that babies exposed to tobacco in utero are more likely to have a low birth weight and are at increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome.   view more (2008-12-02)

Evidence for omega 3 fats less conclusive than we thought, say experts
A study published online by the BMJ today doesn't find evidence of a clear benefit of omega 3 fats on health.   view more (2006-03-24)

Early Detection Of Coeliac Disease Essential To Prevent Excess Deaths (p 356)
Death rates for people who have the intestinal disorder coeliac disease are twice that of the general population, conclude authors of a prospective study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Early disease diagnosis is essential to prevent additional mortality. Coeliac disease is a disorder in which the small intestine is abnormally sensitive to... view more... (2001-08-01)

Women's mortality rates for cardiovascular disease differ widely among hospitals
Women treated for cardiovascular disease at the nation's best- performing hospitals have a 39 percent lower risk-adjusted mortality rate when compared with women at the nation's poorest-performing hospitals.   view more (2007-06-25)

Sleep apnea a stand-alone mortality risk
An independent link between sleep apnea and mortality has been discovered by a group of Australian researchers, suggesting the prevention and treatment of this condition should be a higher priority for government bodies working to improve community health.   view more (2008-08-04)

Study shows that prenatal exposure to alcohol may cause visual problems in infants
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), a disorder that is indicated by distinct facial characteristics, growth retardation, and poor intellectual and attentional function, can occur when mothers drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy.   view more (2005-10-20)

Simple drug treatment may prevent nicotine-induced SIDS: Study
A new study has identified a specific class of pharmaceutical drugs that could be effective in treating babies vulnerable to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), because their mothers smoked during pregnancy.   view more (2009-06-03)

Pregnant women at high risk of complications from H1N1 influenza
With the H1N1 flu outbreak now elevated to pandemic level, a new article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) reports that oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) are relatively safe drugs for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women.   view more (2009-06-16)

New study finds infant hearing test results may predict sudden infant death syndrome
One of the greatest medical mysteries of our time has taken a leap forward in medical understanding with new study results announced by Dr. Daniel D. Rubens of Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle.   view more (2007-07-27)

Managed Care Organizations Evaluate Trends in Epilepsy to Provide Better Care
Computer algorithms were used in a recent study to identify the prevalence and incidence of epilepsy, and epilepsy-related mortality of patients in a managed care organization (MCO). Data showed that these tools were successful in identifying these trends and were useful in making informed decisions affecting the health care needs and quality of... view more... (2005-04-26)

Pulmonary hypertension discriminates by race, gender
African-American women have the highest mortality rate for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), according to new research.   view more (2006-10-25)

Risk of death following acute coronary syndromes different for men, women
Women may have a slightly higher risk of death than men in the 30 days following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS; such as heart attack or unstable angina), but this difference appears attributable to factors such as severity and type of ACS, clinical differences and angiographic severity.   view more (2009-08-26)

What are factors associated with use of gastric cancer screening services in Korea?
The mortality of gastric cancer is decreasing despite the increasing incidence in Korea. This can be explained by surgical technique development and early detection by endoscopic screening or upper gastrointestinal study.   view more (2009-08-12)
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