Mortality Risk
Social isolation increases risk for death, dementia in older adults
Increased social isolation may be linked to greater risks for several adverse health outcomes in older adults, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Deprivation, far hospital distance raise mortality risk in IPF
The risk for mortality was heightened among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who experienced more deprivation and lived far from a hospital, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.
Mucus plugging in COPD linked to higher respiratory, cancer mortality risk
SAN DIEGO — Among patients with COPD, the risk for respiratory and cancer mortality went up with mucus plugging in at least three lung segments, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
CPAP therapy lowers all-cause, cardiovascular mortality risk in OSA
SAN DIEGO — Among adults with obstructive sleep apnea, positive airway pressure therapy reduced the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Higher intake of ultraprocessed foods tied to greater risk for death in older adults
CHICAGO — Middle-aged and older adults who consumed greater amounts of ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, had an approximately 10% increased risk for death over a median follow-up period of 23 years, according to a study presented at NUTRITION.
PJI within 1 year after THA may increase 10-year mortality risk among patients
Results from a propensity-matched, retrospective cohort study showed periprosthetic joint infection within 1 year after total hip arthroplasty was associated with an almost 5.5 times increased 10-year mortality risk among patients.
High dose early mobilization raised mortality risk in ventilated patients with diabetes
SAN DIEGO — High dose early mobilization vs. usual care mobilization for ventilated patients negatively impacted those with diabetes, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Drug treatment ineffective in reducing mortality risk of patients with CKD, depression
Patients with chronic kidney disease who received medication to treat their depression did not see a reduction in adverse health risks for hospitalizations and mortality, a recently published study shows.
Study: Semaglutide slowed progression of CKD, cut cardiovascular events, mortality risk
Use of the drug semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes significantly reduced the risk of major kidney disease events, cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality vs. placebo, newly published data show.
Risedronate discontinuation may increase mortality risk after hip fracture
Older adults who sustain a hip fracture after discontinuing risedronate following at least 5 years of treatment adherence have a higher post-fracture mortality risk than those who continue using risedronate, according to study data.