Research on death rates and what drives them. Covers cancer-linked stroke, COVID underreporting, hemoglobin levels, and education and survival.
This observational study of 869,000 births found increased mortality, intubation needs, and ICU admissions among COVID-19 patients. Women with COVID-19 were more likely to experience severe health consequences during childbirth.
Researchers estimated a significant increase in global mesothelioma cases and deaths from 1990 to 2017. The study found that asbestos exposure remains a well-established risk factor for the disease.
A UK team developed a portable ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients in developing countries. The Field Ventilator can be used beyond COVID-19 to treat various respiratory diseases and patients needing respiratory support.
Researchers review advancements in biosensing technologies for neonatal sepsis diagnosis, highlighting the need for faster and more accurate methods. Biosensors offer a promising solution, detecting multiple parameters simultaneously with high sensitivity and accuracy.
Researchers analyzed mortality data from 103 countries to track excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found significant increases in deaths in some countries, while others saw a decrease due to social distancing measures.
A recent study published in eLife journal analyzed mortality data from 103 countries to determine the true rate of COVID-19 deaths. The researchers found significant underreporting of pandemic deaths, with some nations reporting 2-50 times higher excess deaths than official numbers.
A new model developed by NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers provides a data-centric approach to reopening towns and can serve as a blueprint for areas with low vaccine rates. The model shows that increasing access to social gatherings and public transportation at a certain rate supports a safe, rapid reopening.
Researchers estimate global dementia cases will nearly triple to 152 million by 2050 due to a combination of factors, including aging population growth and increasing risk factors like obesity and heart health issues. The highest increase is projected in eastern sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East.
At higher altitudes, newborns are more susceptible to increased mortality rates, largely attributed to lower levels of essential nutrients and oxygen. The study suggests that these factors contribute to a higher risk of infant mortality among high-altitude births.
Breast cancer mortality rates have decreased among Black and Hispanic women since 1990, narrowing the gap with white women. However, Black women still experience double the mortality rates of non-Hispanic white women.
Researchers created a hybrid neural network called NAIMS that accurately predicts premature baby mortality risk using demographics and vital signs. The technique has shown strong performance in predicting an infant's risk of mortality within 3, 7, or 14 days, with potential to analyze responsiveness to treatment.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that Black patients die at higher rates than white patients due to unequal hospital quality. The research suggests that if Black patients had access to the same hospitals as white patients, their mortality rate would decrease by a single percentage point.
This study examines the association of anticoagulation treatment with mortality rates in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, finding a significant link between anticoagulation and increased mortality. The study's findings suggest that anticoagulation therapy may not be beneficial for patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Researchers found a significant increase in mortality rates among rural residents aged 25-64, with a 12.1% rise in age-adjusted mortality rates. Death rates among Black individuals remained higher overall, but the gap with white individuals halved.
RedHill Biopharma has completed enrollment and randomized the last patient in its global Phase 2/3 study of orally-administered opaganib for treating severe COVID-19. The study captured outcomes such as breathing room air without oxygen support by Day 14, hospital discharge time, and intubation rates.
High-level government officials and influential commentators in the US trivialized pandemic casualties by adopting a tone that suggested premature death was normal. This misleading rhetoric ignored the collective costs of unchecked disease transmission and offered false reassurance about the risk of infection.
Research reveals US cardiovascular disease death rates have decreased nationwide over the past few decades, however disparities between high- and low-mortality counties persist. Counties with higher initial mortality rates remained worse off, while those with lower rates maintained their advantage.
A new study published in Disability and Health Journal found that COVID-19 death rates are higher for people with IDD who live in congregate settings. The research team analyzed data from 12 US jurisdictions and compared COVID-19 case-fatality rates among people with IDD to those in the general population.
A study published in The BMJ found that 979,000 total excess deaths occurred in 29 high-income countries in 2020, with the US and UK leading the way. Excess deaths were particularly high among men aged 75 or older.
A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology found that socioeconomic disadvantage is linked to a 57% higher rate of cardiovascular mortality among young individuals after experiencing a heart attack. The researchers analyzed the health records of over 2,000 patients who experienced an MI at or before age 50.
A Boston University study finds that state-level racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths are greater when accounting for age, revealing a significant impact of structural racism. The study quantifies these disparities and models their relationship with structural racism at the state level.
Researchers studied a Seattle-area sample over six years, finding that more congested commutes led to bigger car purchases perceived as safer. Congestion pricing could reduce mid- to full-size SUVs' market share by 8% and save lives and billions in fuel efficiency costs.
Researchers analyzed age-specific and sex-specific data to understand the life-expectancy gap between males and females. They found excess mortality among infant boys and men aged 60 years and older as primary causes of the gap.
A new study challenges the long-held notion that stepparents are responsible for negative outcomes in stepchildren. The research found that parental mortality has a negative impact on children under 18, especially for infants losing a mother, but does not affect stepchild mortality rates.
A study from the University of Cambridge found that experts like epidemiologists and statisticians made far more accurate predictions about the COVID-19 pandemic than the general public. However, both groups underestimated the true extent of the pandemic.
A study of registry patients in the US evaluated changes in COVID-19 in-hospital mortality rates over time, identifying associations with patient characteristics such as age and underlying health conditions. The analysis aimed to understand the factors influencing mortality rates during the pandemic.
Researchers analyzed data on over 20,000 COVID-19 patients and found that mortality rates fell by 38% between March and May 2020, but remained stable thereafter. The study suggests that overloaded hospitals and changes in treatment may be contributing factors.
A new study found that Black patients are more likely to die after heart bypass surgery in hospitals where care teams are segregated by race, but not when teams treat patients of all races. Researchers used social network analysis to track provider overlap and created a care team segregation score for each hospital.
A study by Samuel Preston and Yana Vierboom compared age-specific mortality rates between the US and European regions. The US experienced 13.02 million years of life lost to excess mortality in 2017, a 64.9% increase since 2000.
Researchers analyzed death records of over 22,000 Holocaust survivors and found a significant increase in cancer and heart disease mortality rates among women and men. The study supports theories that survivors experience general health resilience combined with vulnerabilities to specific diseases.
The study analyzed in-hospital mortality rates among US patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection over time, highlighting the impact of aging and pre-existing health conditions on patient outcomes. The analysis revealed a significant increase in mortality rates among older adults and those with comorbidities.
A new study published by Harvard University's GenderSci Lab found that Black women are dying from COVID-19 at significantly higher rates than white men and other racial/ethnic groups. The study also revealed a stark disparity between Black women and white women, with mortality rates over three times higher.
A new CDC study reveals that state-issued mask mandates significantly reduced COVID-19 cases and deaths. On-premises restaurant dining restrictions also showed a notable decrease in virus transmission, highlighting the importance of public health measures during the pandemic.
Researchers found persistent racial disparities in diabetes and high blood pressure-related mortality in rural areas, despite improvements in urban areas. Targeted public health and policy efforts are needed to address structural inequities contributing to these disparities.
A new Northwestern Medicine study reveals significant disparities in heart failure mortality rates between rural and urban areas, with rural areas experiencing higher death rates. The research also highlights race disparities among Black adults under 65 years old.
New UBC research finds female sockeye salmon are dying at significantly higher rates than their male counterparts during migration, leading to skewed sex ratios in spawning grounds. The study identifies four reasons for this trend: depletion of energy reserves, reduced cardiac capacity, stress and disease.
A new study published in Health Affairs found that COVID-19 mortality rates among nursing home residents declined from March to November 2020. The deadliest period for nursing home residents followed the pandemic's arrival when the virus spiked in spring 2020, and improved PPE use and testing contributed to the decline.
A new study suggests that increasing primary care physicians by one per 1,500 residents in critical-shortage regions could boost life expectancy by an average of 56 days and prevent over 7,000 deaths annually. This analysis is based on data from 3,400 regions, highlighting the need to incentivize doctors to practice in underserved areas.
A study published in the Global Health Journal found that more fragile countries had lower cumulative incidence and fatality rates for COVID-19. The researchers identified three specific indicators - State Legitimacy, External Intervention, and Security Apparatus - that increased the impact of the pandemic. Economically developed count...
Despite minimal improvement, racial disparities persist in rural areas for diabetes and high blood pressure-related mortality. However, modest gains were observed for heart disease and stroke mortality in both rural and urban areas.
Researchers analyzed data on 744,044 Medicare beneficiaries who had been treated for ischemic stroke between 2005 and 2007. The study found that Black patients had higher rates of kidney failure, dementia, and diabetes, while white patients had more common chronic conditions like atherosclerosis and COPD.
A recent study by USC and Princeton researchers reveals that adult life expectancy has declined for Americans without a college degree. The study, which analyzed mortality records from 1990 to 2018, found that the gap in life expectancy between those with and without a college degree widened, but narrowed based on race.
A study found that county-level factors, such as demographics and socioeconomic conditions, significantly impact cardiovascular disease death rates among different racial and ethnic groups. Black adults had the highest average death rate, while socioeconomic concerns explained much of the variation in death rates among this population.
A study of US county-level data finds a strong association between jail incarceration and death rates from various causes, including infectious diseases and chronic respiratory conditions. Reducing jail incarceration is crucial for mitigating its public health harms.
A new study found that the COVID-19 outbreak in China did not lead to an increase in overall deaths. In fact, deaths from non-COVID-19 related pneumonia, chronic respiratory diseases, and road traffic incidents decreased during the lockdown.
A new study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found a strong association between jail incarceration and death rates from various causes in the US. The research estimated that every 1,000 population increase in local jail incarceration rate was associated with significant increases in mortality rates from infectio...
Researchers predict pancreatic cancer death rates will remain approximately stable for men but continue to rise in women. The researchers predict that 42,300 and 5,000 men in the EU and UK respectively will die from pancreatic cancer by the end of this year.
Hospital admissions in the UK due to food-induced anaphylaxis have more than tripled over the past 20 years. Despite this increase, the death rate from food-induced anaphylaxis has halved, according to research published in The BMJ.
A study in India found that human fatalities from wildlife conflict result in much higher damages than crop and livestock losses, highlighting the need to focus on reducing negative interactions with high-risk species. The researchers estimated that farmers in conflict with elephants suffer up to 900 times higher damages.
A nationwide US study found increasing death rates from heart disease in women under 65, with most deaths due to cancer and ischaemic heart disease. The study's authors warn that without intensive prevention efforts, heart disease mortality may surpass cancer to become the leading cause of death in young women.
A study found EVAR has a lower hospital mortality rate but a higher readmission rate compared to traditional open repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Researchers identified additional risk factors specific to EVAR, including prior EVAR repair and chronic kidney disease.
New study reveals that breast cancer mortality rates have stopped decreasing among women aged 20-39, with distant-stage cancers on the rise. Researchers attribute this change to increased incidence of late-stage breast cancers, highlighting the importance of mammography screening for early detection.
A recent 18-year study by Imperial College London reveals that cancer is now the leading cause of death among people with diabetes in England. Death rates from heart disease and stroke declined significantly during this period, but improvements were more modest for cancer-related deaths.
A study from 2010 to 2017 found that increased economic prosperity was associated with lower rates of cardiovascular mortality among middle-age U.S. adults. The researchers analyzed county-level data, revealing a significant positive correlation between economic growth and cardiovascular health outcomes.
Taiwan's rapid response to COVID-19 has led to a decrease in overall death rates compared to 2019, suggesting mask-wearing and physical distancing had a positive impact. Immunization experts also call on clinicians to utilize immunization information systems to facilitate fair and equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
A Swedish study found COVID-19 intensive care mortality rates were lower compared to other countries, despite higher comorbidities. The study suggests process and organisational factors contributed to the better outcomes.
A Rutgers study highlights the association between social determinants of health and COVID-19 outcomes, particularly for Black Americans. Counties with higher percentages of adults without a high school diploma and households without internet access had significantly higher COVID-19 death rates.
A new study from Michigan Medicine shows that the more disadvantaged a county's population was before the pandemic, the higher the toll of coronavirus. The Social Vulnerability Index tracked closely with COVID-19 cases and deaths per 100,000 residents in each county.
Researchers found that counties with more legal cannabis dispensaries had lower opioid-related mortality rates, with a 17% reduction associated with one additional dispensary. This association held for both medical and recreational dispensaries, particularly for deaths linked to synthetic opioids.
COVID-19 cases and mortality rates are significantly correlated with temperature and latitude across 221 countries, according to a new study. The research suggests the disease may be seasonal, like the flu, and could help inform pandemic strategies.