Life Expectancy
Life expectancy lengthened in recent years for patients with cystic fibrosis
Patients with cystic fibrosis had an average survival of 66 years in 2022, which is a notable increase from 26 years in 2008, according to study results from Epic Research.
Evinacumab plus standard care estimated to add up to 12 years of life in those with HoFH
Evinacumab-dgnb was estimated to increase life expectancy an additional 12 years among patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia already on standard-of-care lipid-lowering therapies, researchers reported.
Greater Black PCP representation improves survival outcomes for Black patients
Greater representation of Black primary care physicians was associated with improved life expectancy among Black patients and reduced disparities in all-cause mortality rates, according to researchers.
Surveillance colonoscopy ‘may be overutilized’ in older adults with lower life expectancy
Despite a low likelihood of finding advanced polyps or colorectal cancer, more than 85% of older patients with a history of polyps were advised to return for surveillance colonoscopy, regardless of life expectancy or current results.
Study reveals ‘persistent life expectancy shortfall’ among those with sickle cell disease
An analysis of individuals in the United States with public insurance showed that those with sickle cell disease died more than 20 years earlier than the average person.
Model shows interventions could narrow life expectancy gap between Black, white MSM
WASHINGTON — Using a simulation model, researchers estimated that regular testing and improved engagement in care could add more than 3 years to the life expectancy of HIV-positive Black men who have sex with men.
US life expectancy further declines, largely due to COVID-19
Life expectancy in the United States has declined for the second consecutive year, reaching levels that have not been seen since 1996, according to provisional data from the CDC.
High frequency of adding salt to food may cause premature mortality, lower life expectancy
Higher frequencies of adding salt to food were associated with premature mortality and lower life expectancy, according to study findings published in the European Heart Journal.
Achieving biomarker goals extends life expectancy in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who achieved recommended targets for HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and BMI had increased life expectancy, although the size of increase differed among the biomarkers, concluded recent research.
Symptom onset, mortality linked for those with Down syndrome, autosomal dominant AD
Age variability in symptom onset of Alzheimer’s disease in those with Down syndrome was comparable to those who experienced autosomal dominant AD, while mortality was also similar, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.