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The impact of diabetes mellitus on morbidity and mortality in patients with COVID-19

Researchers examine the impact of DM on post-COVID-19 clinical outcomes.

31 Jul 2023

Study shows that COVID-19 patients presented different plasma trace elements levels depending on disease severity

Lower blood levels of certain trace elements are associated with critical COVID-19 outcomes.

31 Jul 2023

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Researchers determine the prognostic significance of GLS by cardiac magnetic resonance and identify plasma biomarkers linked with fibrosis and inflammation.

31 Jul 2023

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University Hospitals (UH) has received numerous American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

28 Jul 2023

RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target against cirrhosis and liver inflammation

The RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target in the fight against two chronic liver diseases: cirrhosis and liver inflammation.

28 Jul 2023

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?

28 Jul 2023

Susan G. Komen announces fourth grant for metastatic breast cancer research

Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, announced the fourth MBC-focused research grant supported through the Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Initiative (MBCCRI), a collaboration between Komen, Duke Cancer Institute and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, which pairs researchers from each of the organizations to work together and address significant gaps in our knowledge about MBC to advance patient care and improve patient outcomes.

27 Jul 2023

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología (ASOCAR) will host ACC Latin America 2023 Together With Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología on August 11-12 in San José, Costa Rica.

27 Jul 2023

MU researchers receive $3 million grant to study preeclampsia

University of Missouri researchers are striving to find solutions to the leading cause of maternal mortality in the world -; preeclampsia. For Laura Schulz, an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health in the University of Missouri School of Medicine, understanding the root causes of preeclampsia and other complicated, life-threatening maternal conditions is pivotal in advancing women's health care.

27 Jul 2023

Increasing COVID-19 booster vaccine uptake: The impact of one-time personal reminder messages

The rate of COVID-19 booster vaccination can be increased considerably by sending one-time personal reminders.

27 Jul 2023

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

A group of researchers compared the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers.

27 Jul 2023

Recent progress in infant hepatitis B vaccination efforts in Africa

Researchers report advancements made toward the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B infection.

27 Jul 2023

Study: 82% of child deaths in low-income countries could be prevented

Eighty-two percent of child deaths in low-income countries could be prevented, according to a study from the international CHAMPS network published in JAMA Network Open.

26 Jul 2023

Keck Hospital of USC earns five stars on the CMS 2023 quality report

Keck Hospital of USC earned five stars, the highest rating possible, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2023 quality star rating report.

26 Jul 2023

Study highlights advantages of syphilis self-testing: convenience, privacy, and rapid results

Researchers performed a meta-analysis on the utility of syphilis self-testing (SST).

26 Jul 2023

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing.

26 Jul 2023

Mediterranean diet may improve response to physical exercise in hospitalized older adults

Hospitalized older people who do not follow a Mediterranean diet could benefit from a physical exercise program to prevent hospitalization-associated disability, that is, loss of skills in daily-life activities.

26 Jul 2023

Uruguay needs to increase cervical cancer screening rates to reduce mortality, report reveals

Research from the Registro Nacional de Cáncer notes that Uruguay has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in Latin America. In particular, cervical cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related morbidity among Uruguay's female population.

26 Jul 2023

Arthritis affects 220,000 children and teens, according to a new CDC study

In a recent MMWR published by the United States CDC, researchers combine survey data from the NSCH collected over a five-year period to estimate the prevalence of arthritis.

26 Jul 2023

Heterologous booster schedules are associated with increased protection against severe, omicron related COVID-19 outcomes

Study compared different coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination regimens.

26 Jul 2023

Mortality News and Research

The impact of diabetes mellitus on morbidity and mortality in patients with COVID-19

Study shows that COVID-19 patients presented different plasma trace elements levels depending on disease severity

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target against cirrhosis and liver inflammation

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

Susan G. Komen announces fourth grant for metastatic breast cancer research

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

MU researchers receive $3 million grant to study preeclampsia

Increasing COVID-19 booster vaccine uptake: The impact of one-time personal reminder messages

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

Recent progress in infant hepatitis B vaccination efforts in Africa

Study: 82% of child deaths in low-income countries could be prevented

Keck Hospital of USC earns five stars on the CMS 2023 quality report

Study highlights advantages of syphilis self-testing: convenience, privacy, and rapid results

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Mediterranean diet may improve response to physical exercise in hospitalized older adults

Uruguay needs to increase cervical cancer screening rates to reduce mortality, report reveals

Arthritis affects 220,000 children and teens, according to a new CDC study

Heterologous booster schedules are associated with increased protection against severe, omicron related COVID-19 outcomes

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