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High-dose influenza vaccination in older adults leads to reductions in hospitalizations, all-cause mortality

In an innovative, pragmatic randomized trial, high-dose influenza vaccination in older adults was associated with a reduction in the risk of death by 49% and in the incidence of hospitalization for influenza or pneumonia by 64% compared with standard-dose vaccination.

28 Aug 2022

Restrictive oxygenation target in comatose, post cardiac arrest patients does not cause harm

A restrictive oxygenation target in comatose patients resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest does not worsen survival or neurological outcome compared with a liberal target, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Cardiovascular screening may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds

A randomized trial in more than 45,000 men has suggested that cardiovascular screening including cardiac imaging, blood pressure measurement and blood tests, plus treatment if needed, may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds.

28 Aug 2022

Adding acetazolamide to intravenous loop diuretics decreases congestion in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

Acetazolamide added to intravenous loop diuretics decreases congestion within three days in patients with acute decompensated heart failure, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

New guidelines recommend earlier detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Earlier detection of pulmonary hypertension in the community and expedited referral of high-risk or complex patients are recommended in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension, published online today in European Heart Journal and the European Respiratory Journal.

26 Aug 2022

Three-drug medication effective in preventing recurrent cardiovascular events after a heart attack

A three-drug medication known as a "polypill," developed by the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and Ferrer, is effective in preventing secondary adverse cardiovascular events in people who have previously had a heart attack, reducing cardiovascular mortality by 33 percent in this patient population.

26 Aug 2022

New study provides comparison of replicating and non-replicating vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

A new study reported a single-cell adenovirus (SC-Ad) which replicates the antigen genes substantially without producing infectious progeny.

26 Aug 2022

New universal flu vaccine protects mice against diverse variants of influenza A and B viruses

A new universal flu vaccine protects against diverse variants of both influenza A and B viruses in mice, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

26 Aug 2022

Susceptibility of deer mice and California mice to COVID-19

In a new study, researchers assessed the susceptibility of deer mice and California mice to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

25 Aug 2022

Meta-analysis shows non-linear dose-response relationship between physical activity and COVID-19

In a new study, researchers performed a systemic review of data obtained from peer-reviewed studies documenting the association between regular physical activity and at least one coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcome in adults.

25 Aug 2022

Are deaths from causes other than COVID-19 returning to pre-pandemic levels?

A new study aimed to compare the provisional mortality data for sex and age subgroups during different periods to analyze returning of the mortality risks to pre-pandemic levels.

25 Aug 2022

Study finds a low n-3 fatty acid status was associated with increased risk for hospitalization with COVID-19

Researchers explored the association between COVID-19 risk and blood N-3 fatty acid levels.

25 Aug 2022

What is the link between influenza vaccination and the severity of COVID-19 infection?

Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether influenza vaccinations could reduce COVID-19 severity outcomes.

25 Aug 2022

What is the association between T lymphocyte-mediated immune responses and COVID-19 severity?

Researchers examined the relationship between cell-mediated or T lymphocyte-mediated immunity and SARS-CoV-2 infection severity.

25 Aug 2022

CRISPR genome-editing technology can be used as a tool to discover RNA therapeutics for lung cancer

An international team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that CRISPR genome-editing technology can be used as a tool to find new gene therapies for lung cancer.

24 Aug 2022

Physical activity may play a major role in achieving longevity than genetics

Previous research has shown that low physical activity and greater time spent sitting are associated with a higher risk of death. Does risk change if a person is genetically predisposed to live a long life?

24 Aug 2022

Universal benefits of positive psychological factors may not generalize across races, study suggests

Research has consistently shown that positive psychological factors are linked to better physical health, including increased resistance to infectious illnesses such as the flu and the common cold.

24 Aug 2022

Many leisure time activities associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer

Older adults who participate weekly in many different types of leisure time activities, such as walking for exercise, jogging, swimming laps, or playing tennis, may have a lower risk of death from any cause, as well as death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

24 Aug 2022

Study shows 44% of global cancer deaths are preventable

A recent study estimates the global cancer burden triggered by behavioral, environmental, occupational, and metabolic risk factors.

24 Aug 2022

More daily steps appears to lower risk of diabetes

The current study examines the potential association between daily step counts and diabetes risk.

24 Aug 2022

Mortality News and Research

High-dose influenza vaccination in older adults leads to reductions in hospitalizations, all-cause mortality

Restrictive oxygenation target in comatose, post cardiac arrest patients does not cause harm

Cardiovascular screening may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds

Adding acetazolamide to intravenous loop diuretics decreases congestion in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

New guidelines recommend earlier detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Three-drug medication effective in preventing recurrent cardiovascular events after a heart attack

New study provides comparison of replicating and non-replicating vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

New universal flu vaccine protects mice against diverse variants of influenza A and B viruses

Susceptibility of deer mice and California mice to COVID-19

Meta-analysis shows non-linear dose-response relationship between physical activity and COVID-19

Are deaths from causes other than COVID-19 returning to pre-pandemic levels?

Study finds a low n-3 fatty acid status was associated with increased risk for hospitalization with COVID-19

What is the link between influenza vaccination and the severity of COVID-19 infection?

What is the association between T lymphocyte-mediated immune responses and COVID-19 severity?

CRISPR genome-editing technology can be used as a tool to discover RNA therapeutics for lung cancer

Physical activity may play a major role in achieving longevity than genetics

Universal benefits of positive psychological factors may not generalize across races, study suggests

Many leisure time activities associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer

Study shows 44% of global cancer deaths are preventable

More daily steps appears to lower risk of diabetes

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