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Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Researchers presented nationwide, statewide, and countywide depression prevalence estimates among US adults in 2020.

19 Jun 2023

CDC reports on vaccine effectiveness of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated adults aged ≥65 years in 2022-23

CDC reported how coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality rates varied among unvaccinated and vaccinated adults aged ≥65 years.

19 Jun 2023

Exercise holds the key to improved physical function in older adults in residential care

Physical activity helps counter age-related physical decline in older adults, but its impact on those in residential care with functional dependency, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy remains uncertain. Study examines the effects of exercise interventions on physical function in this population.

18 Jun 2023

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Researchers report that high lipoprotein(a) levels were linked to repeated coronary heart disease events in older adults.

18 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Researchers find an upsurge in antimicrobial-resistant C. auris infections

Candida auris, an emerging fungal pathogen resistant to many antimicrobial agents, continues to threaten U.S. public health.

18 Jun 2023

Commercially available tests to identify Candida auris susceptibility perform poorly

Matching an infection with Candida auris, a pathogenic yeast, to an effective antifungal is a critical clinical decision.

18 Jun 2023

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

KU researcher awarded $4.2 million grant to address eating disorders in active-duty military members

A University of Kansas researcher who developed the first screening tool for eating disorders in veterans has been awarded a four-year, $4.2 million grant by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to address eating disorders in active-duty members of the military.

16 Jun 2023

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Mortality in patients with kidney failure has been found to be 23% lower among those treated with high dose hemodiafiltration compared to those treated with high flux hemodialysis, according to new research from the CONVINCE consortium led by University Medical Center Utrecht.

16 Jun 2023

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

Researchers reported on the contribution of trained immune responses to protection against SARS-CoV-2 infections and future pandemics.

16 Jun 2023

New research finds most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors

Researchers reported longitudinal outcomes among British women suffering from early invasive-type breast tumors as their initial tumor and those initially treated by surgical methods such as conservative surgery or mastectomy.

16 Jun 2023

Is maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder associated with adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes?

Researchers assessed the correlation between maternal OCD and pregnancy outcomes.

16 Jun 2023

Study concludes a single intramuscular injection of adintrevimab provides prophylactic efficacy against COVID-19 without safety concerns

Researchers evaluated the prophylactic immune protection conferred by a single intramuscular injection of adintrevimab (ADG20) against symptomatic COVID-19.

16 Jun 2023

NCCN guidelines establish an equitable standard of care for cancer outcomes

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;convened a policy summit to examine how geography impacts cancer outcomes.

16 Jun 2023

No improvement in freedom from progression rates for patients: Study

Results from the NRG Oncology NRG-RTOG 0232 clinical trial adding external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) to brachytherapy (BT) in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer indicate that there was no improvement in freedom from progression (FFP) rates for patients.

16 Jun 2023

SCORE 2D predicts risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes

SCORE 2D is a new model that can predict the ten-year risk of cardiovascular disease in European individuals with type 2 diabetes.

15 Jun 2023

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Research explores the complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk, with some studies suggesting an increased risk with elevated cholesterol levels while others find an inverse association.

15 Jun 2023

Bempedoic acid may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs

A medication called bempedoic acid reduced the risk of cardiac events as well as statins and may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-reducing medications, according to industry-supported research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Mortality News and Research

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

CDC reports on vaccine effectiveness of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated adults aged ≥65 years in 2022-23

Exercise holds the key to improved physical function in older adults in residential care

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Researchers find an upsurge in antimicrobial-resistant C. auris infections

Commercially available tests to identify Candida auris susceptibility perform poorly

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

KU researcher awarded $4.2 million grant to address eating disorders in active-duty military members

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

New research finds most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors

Is maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder associated with adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes?

Study concludes a single intramuscular injection of adintrevimab provides prophylactic efficacy against COVID-19 without safety concerns

NCCN guidelines establish an equitable standard of care for cancer outcomes

No improvement in freedom from progression rates for patients: Study

SCORE 2D predicts risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Bempedoic acid may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

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