Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK coronavirus toll passes 31,000: govt
More than 31,000 people who have tested positive for coronavirus have now died in Britain, new health ministry figures showed on Friday.
May 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Debate swirls on use of virus 'immunity passports'
Governments and organizations around the world are mulling the use of hotly-debated "immunity passports" aimed at easing pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions on movements.
Apr 29, 2020
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Medications
Prescribing an overdose: A chapter in the opioid epidemic
Research indicates that widespread opioid overprescribing contributed to the opioid epidemic. New research shows that this dangerous trend has apparently been coupled with another: inappropriate use of high-potency opioids.
Apr 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: Counting the dead, a difficult process
The daily count of fatalities of the COVID-19 pandemic, whose official toll is hurtling towards 100,000, is a sensitive business, with data often incomplete and differing methods between countries.
Apr 10, 2020
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Cardiology
Extreme, high temperatures may double or triple heart-related deaths
When temperatures reach extremes of an average daily temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 C), the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease may double or triple. Researchers note that these findings raise concerns ...
Mar 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK local authorities not ready for the number of deaths from Covid-19
University of Huddersfield experts have made stark warnings about the impact of coronavirus on local authorities. A major increase in mortality rates and staff absences will mean a struggle to issue death certificates, leading ...
Mar 27, 2020
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Cardiology
US sees sharp increase in hypertension-related deaths
While it typically has no symptoms, high blood pressure—or hypertension—has serious health consequences. Rates of deaths related to hypertension have risen by 72% and 20% in rural and urban areas of the U.S., respectively, ...
Mar 19, 2020
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Health
Trump's tweets influence anti-vaxxers
Trump supporters are more likely to believe conspiracy theories and hold anti-vaccination views, a University of Queensland study on American internet users has found.
Mar 16, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
CDC releases first data on maternal mortality since 2007
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has released the first national data on maternal mortality since 2007. The data are presented in three National Vital ...
Jan 31, 2020
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Health
Fermented soy products linked to lower risk of death
A higher intake of fermented soy products, such as miso and natto, is associated with a lower risk of death, finds a study from Japan published by The BMJ today.
Jan 29, 2020
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