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Monitoring deaths in general practice would help maintain public trust
Harold Shipman's murderous career led to demands that steps be taken to prevent any recurrence, but devising an acceptable and workable method of monitoring death rates in individual general practices is not straightforward. In this week's BMJ, researchers discuss the key issues in designing such a monitoring system. Except for a few local... view more... (2003-01-29)
New system developed to monitor deaths in general practice - System could be used to stop another repeat of the Shipman murders
Researchers from Imperial College London have developed a system using statistical control charts to help monitor mortality rates in general practice. Although the system, details of which are published online today in The Lancet, was developed as a practical response to monitoring issues raised by the Harold Shipman case, it can also be used to... view more... (2003-07-28)
Both short and long sleep is associated with increased mortality
The first study to assess the stability of three aspects of sleep behavior in relation to long-term mortality finds an increased risk of mortality in short sleep, long sleep and frequent use of medications. view more (2007-10-01)
Cancer mortality rates experience steady decline
The number of cancer deaths has declined steadily in the last three decades. Although younger people have experienced the steepest declines, all age groups have shown some improvement. view more (2009-08-13)
Study reveals high death toll after severe urinary complications in men over 45
As many as one in four men admitted to hospital with acute urinary retention will die within a year, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-11-12)
Survival of patients with lung failure depends on health of other organs
Doctors treating lung failure need to focus on the whole patient to improve the chance of patient survival. Research published on 9th July in Critical Care shows that the survival rate of patients admitted to hospital with lung failure alone is good, but diminishes if other vital organs fail. Hans Flaatten and colleagues carried out the 30-month... view more... (2003-07-07)
Further Evidence That Vitamin Supplements Do Not Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease (p 2017)
A meta-analysis of randomised trials in this week's issue of THE LANCET provides further evidence that antioxidant vitamins are not effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Supplements containing vitamin A compounds could actually contribute to an increase in cardiovascular death and all-cause mortality. Some previous studies have... view more... (2003-06-11)
Researchers use statistical technique to find mix of biomarkers predicting mortality
Previous research has uncovered a range of biological markers that can predict disability, morbidity and mortality in older adults. In this study, the researchers analyzed 13 biomarkers representing neuroendocrine and vascular functions and immune and metabolic activity over 12 years in 1,189 high-functioning men and women aged 70-79 enrolled in... view more... (2006-09-21)
Study shows hormone replacement therapy decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal woman
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency has been in widespread use for over 60 years. Several observational studies over the years showed that HRT use by younger postmenopausal women was associated with a significant reduction in total mortality; available evidence supported the routine use of HRT to increase... view more... (2009-10-29)
Living longer in Yorkshire
People across Yorkshire are living longer, but a regional north-south divide in health is widening - a reversal of national patterns of affluence and deprivation, according to geography professor Phil Rees and research student Dominic Brown. view more (2002-06-10)
Nearly 28,000 US infants died in 2004
Preterm birth contributes to more than one-third of all infant deaths, according to the National Vital Statistics report released today. view more (2007-05-07)
Certain ecologic factors associated with greater risk of bladder cancer
Persons drinking well water (as opposed to public supply) may be at an increased risk of bladder cancer, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Researchers will present data about the relationship between bladder cancer and certain ecologic factors including water source and UV radiation levels at the 104th Annual... view more... (2009-04-27)
ESC Congress 2003: Different outcomes in patients suffering from heart attacks among countries with different Gross National Income
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies a poster or oral session given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology ESC Congress 2003: Recent publications suggested different outcomes in patients admitted to hospitals with... view more... (2003-09-01)
Study finds obese patients fair better than lean patients when hospitalized for acute heart failure
Researchers report that for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure, a higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with a substantially lower in-hospital mortality rate. view more (2007-01-10)
Waist-hip ratio should replace body mass index as indicator of mortality risk in older people
Older people with high waist-hip ratios (WHRs) have a higher mortality risk than those with a high body mass index, or BMI, a new study reveals. view more (2006-08-08)
Portugal and Spain most at risk from excess winter deaths in Europe
Portugal and Spain are the European countries most at risk from an excess of winter deaths, reveals research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. These countries are rarely thought to be at risk, because of their mild winter climates, say the authors, a notion that is “highly mistaken.” view more (2003-09-25)
Hidden tragedy of under reported neonatal mortality
In Northern Vietnam, neonatal mortality is almost four times higher than the official figure according to a report published today in the open access journal BMC International Health and Human Rights. This under-reporting could mean neonatal healthcare in the country is massively under-funded. view more (2008-03-28)
ESC Congress 2004: Improvement of treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction in diabetics according to guidelines reduced hospital mortality in clinical practice by 36% between 1994 and 2002
Diabetes mellitus increases the risk to develop coronary artery disease by the factor two to four. Cardiovascular complications are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. In randomized controlled trials as well as in prospective registries, diabetics with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have been... view more... (2004-08-30)
Increased Parental Mortality After Death Of A Child (p 363)
Danish authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET provide strong evidence for the first time that experiencing the death of a child increases the mortality rate of parents-with mothers being far more likely to die early than fathers. There has been no clear evidence to suggest that the death of a child is associated... view more... (2003-01-29)
'Safe' blood levels need redefining, Tulane University study says
Blood lead levels currently considered safe by the U.S. government have been found to be associated with increased risk of death from many causes, including heart disease and stroke. view more (2006-09-20)
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