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November 04, 2022
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Smartphones may be used as motion sensors to predict population-level mortality risk

Smartphones may be used as motion sensors to predict population-level mortality risk

Using smartphones as motion sensors may be the key to population-level analysis for mortality risk, researchers wrote.

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November 01, 2022
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Vitamin D deficiency connected to higher mortality risk

Vitamin D deficiency connected to higher mortality risk

A lack of vitamin D might increase mortality risk, according to researchers.

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October 27, 2022
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Prior statin use linked to lower mortality risk in hospitalized patients with COVID-19

Prior statin use linked to lower mortality risk in hospitalized patients with COVID-19

Preexisting cholesterol-lowering statin use was associated with reduced risks for mortality and morbidity outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, a study found.

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October 27, 2022
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Review: Better evidence needed on long-term health consequences of gestational diabetes

Review: Better evidence needed on long-term health consequences of gestational diabetes

Research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism highlighted the need for better evidence on long-term health consequences of gestational diabetes.

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October 21, 2022
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Combination of muscle strengthening and aerobic exercise linked to reduced mortality risk

Combination of muscle strengthening and aerobic exercise linked to reduced mortality risk

For older adults, combinations of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities might lower the risk for all-cause mortality, according to researchers.

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October 20, 2022
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Emergency presentation of colorectal cancer linked to higher mortality risk

Emergency presentation of colorectal cancer linked to higher mortality risk

GENEVA — A large percentage of people with colorectal cancer around the world are diagnosed through emergency presentation, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.

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October 19, 2022
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COVID-19 puts lung transplant recipients at high risk regardless of vaccination status

COVID-19 puts lung transplant recipients at high risk regardless of vaccination status

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lung transplant recipients with COVID-19 appear to have increased risk for mortality and sustained lung function decline regardless of vaccination status, according to study results presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

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October 03, 2022
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Combo of weightlifting, aerobics linked to 47% lower mortality risk

Combo of weightlifting, aerobics linked to 47% lower mortality risk

Exercising with weights regularly was associated with a lower risk for mortality from any cause except cancer, according to researchers. They also found that adding aerobic exercise enhances the protective effect.

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September 22, 2022
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Eating more whole grains and fish may lower all-cause mortality risk in type 2 diabetes

Eating more whole grains and fish may lower all-cause mortality risk in type 2 diabetes

Eating fish, whole grains and foods that are high in fiber and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk for death from any cause for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a speaker.

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September 15, 2022
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Mortality risk among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 decreased during omicron

Mortality risk among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 decreased during omicron

A recent study showed that the risk of death among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was substantially lower during the later period of omicron variant predominance compared with earlier omicron and delta predominance.

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