Health
Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination
O'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.
Dec 13, 2023
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News tagged with mortality rates
Cardiology
Japanese researchers warn that rates of urgent dialysis and death are on the rise
High blood pressure is called the silent killer because symptoms can remain hidden until a medical crisis strikes. You might think hypertension is no longer serious because blood pressure medication is widely available, but ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Cardiology
New study reveals latest data on global burden of cardiovascular disease
A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published in the Journal ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Even small amounts of physical activity could be valuable in late-stage lung cancer
Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Health
New study suggests more US lives could have been saved by authorizing COVID-19 booster sooner
A new Northwestern University study—led by Bernard Black of Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law and Kellogg School of Management—suggests that the U.S. could have saved many lives by authorizing a COVID-19 booster dose ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Medical economics
Canada's primary care transformation slow, fragmented, study finds
Canada's primary care system is falling short of high-performance standards despite significant investments to transform the sector, according to a study led by Monica Aggarwal, assistant professor at the University of Toronto's ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Research highlights need for education to combat cancer in Appalachia
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center research underscores the need for interventions to increase educational attainment and knowledge of cancer in Appalachian Kentucky.
Nov 29, 2023
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Health
Is sleeping beside your baby a good idea? Here's what the science says
Sleeping with your baby is not life-threatening, but it's not essential either. Rather, it's a family choice that you should make with your partner.
Nov 25, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death
Factors contributing to disparities in cancer death include race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Nov 22, 2023
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Health informatics
Understanding survival factors in critically ill patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a widely used advanced life support procedure that provides cardiac and respiratory support to critically ill patients. ECMO use has been increasing exponentially over the last ...
Nov 16, 2023
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