(HealthDay)—The risk for severe COVID-19 leading to hospital admission and death is increased at a body mass index (BMI) of more than 23 kg/m2, according to a study published online April 28 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
May 4, 2021
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Patients with delirium when admitted to hospital are much more likely to die within 30 days and have a longer hospital stay, research shows.
Mar 18, 2022
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The death rate from heart attack in England has halved in the last decade, claims a research paper published today in the British Medical Journal.
Jan 26, 2012
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A study published by The BMJ today sheds light on the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 outcomes among adults living with and without children during the first two waves of the UK pandemic.
Mar 18, 2021
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Surgical approaches that reduce incision size and recovery time from thyroid surgery work well in children, physician-scientists report.
Apr 13, 2011
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Some COVID-19 survivors can struggle with lingering medical problems for months.
Aug 30, 2021
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Short-term exposure (for up to 7 days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, is significantly associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a review and meta-analysis of previous studies ...
Feb 14, 2012
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A new study published in The Lancet estimates that RSV-attributable acute lower respiratory infection was responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in children under five across the globe in 2019. The study is the first to ...
May 20, 2022
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Anaphylaxis, the most dangerous form of allergy, can result in fatality within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Data from high-income countries show that hospital admissions for anaphylaxis increased during the past 20 ...
Jul 22, 2022
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Long emergency department waiting times are associated with an increased risk of hospital admission or death within seven days among non-admitted patients, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Jun 2, 2011
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