Midlife mortality higher in US than other high-income countries
Apr 16, 2024
Not to the extent of the United States, but midlife deaths are worsening in the United Kingdom as well.
AI model can predict depression severity from white people’s Facebook posts
Mar 29, 2024
Despite extensive training, the model was not effective in detecting depression severity in posts by Black people.
Decline seen in patients undergoing surgery for colon, rectal cancer in 2020
Apr 11, 2024
Patients undergoing surgery in 2020 versus 2019 had a more advanced clinical and pathological tumor stage.
Burden of stroke attributable to high temperature increasing
Apr 12, 2024
Low temperature currently contributes to the main burden, but the burden due to high temperature is increasing rapidly.
FDA approves new antibiotic for three indications
Apr 08, 2024
Zevtera is approved for S. aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin/skin structure infections and bacterial pneumonia.
Midlife deaths of despair increased from 1999 to 2022
Apr 11, 2024
Particularly large increases were seen for American Indian or Alaska Native and Black individuals.
Menopausal hormone therapy use beyond 65 years beneficial
Apr 16, 2024
Use of menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years is associated with risk reductions in mortality as well as specific cancers and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online April...
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
Social, environmental adversities increase risk for heart disease, stroke
Mar 29, 2024
Even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors, environmental factors were independently tied to higher risk.
Single invitation for PSA screening cuts prostate cancer deaths
Apr 08, 2024
A small but significant reduction was seen in prostate cancer deaths, but no reduction was seen in all-cause mortality.
