Hydrocortisone Does Not Reduce 90-Day Mortality in Septic Shock
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with septic shock, intravenous hydrocortisone does not reduce 90-day mortality when compared with placebo, according to a study published online May 22 in NEJM Evidence.Romain Pirracchio, M.D., …
Learn MoreOcho factores clave acortan las vidas de los afroamericanos
VIERNES, 26 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los afroamericanos se enfrentan a un riesgo más alto de muerte precoz que los estadounidenses blancos, y ahora un nuevo estudio apunta a los motivos. Estos ocho factores, que se conocen como los determin…
Learn MoreDifferences in Treatment, Not Genes, Keep Black Mens’ Prostate Cancer Death Rates High
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black men die from prostate cancer more frequently than other men. They also shoulder the greatest burden of advanced prostate disease around the world. Now, new research shows genetics are not to blame.Rather…
Learn MoreDifferences in Treatment, Not Genes, Keep Black Mens’ Prostate Cancer Death Rates High
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black men die from prostate cancer more frequently than other men. They also shoulder the greatest burden of advanced prostate disease around the world. Now, new research shows genetics are not to blame.Rather…
Learn More8 Key Factors Are Shortening the Lives of Black Americans
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black Americans face a greater risk of early death than white people do, and now a new study points to the reasons why.Known as the social determinants of health, these eight factors are critical for health and…
Learn MoreMucus Plugs Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in COPD
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the presence of airway-occluding mucus plugs is associated with increased all-cause mortality, according to a study published online May 21 in t…
Learn MoreResearch Helps Uncover Causes of SIDS
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found another clue as to why some infants die suddenly in their sleep, and it’s related to a faulty chemical receptor in the brainstem. Experts said the findings provide another puzzle piece …
Learn MoreMortality Up for Patients With Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mortality from both diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) increased from 2014 to 2019, according to a study published online May 12 in The American Journal of Medicine.Vardhmaan Jain, M.D.,…
Learn MorePhysical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aerobic activity, even below the recommended level, is associated with lower influenza and pneumonia mortality, while there is a J-shaped association for muscle-strengthening activity, according to a study pub…
Learn MoreSteroid Hydrocortisone Alone May Not Cut Death Risk From Septic Shock: Study
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that while hydrocortisone on its own may not prevent death from sepsis, it can improve survival when combined with other steroids while eliminating the need for vasopressor drugs.Vasopressor …
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