Tag: Mortality
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Heart disease regains top global killer status as chronic conditions take a toll on youth
Heart disease resurfaces as the world’s leading cause of death A new global snapshot published in The Lancet places heart disease at the forefront of mortality once again, displacing COVID-19 from the No. 1 spot. The report draws on data spanning decades and more than 200 countries, revealing a health landscape where chronic conditions—especially heart…
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Prognostic value of low-cost WBC indices and PCT for mortality in Rwandan sepsis patients: A prospective ICU study
Background Sepsis remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with higher burden and diagnostic challenges in low-resource settings. In sub-Saharan Africa, limited ICU capacity and lab infrastructure complicate timely risk stratification. This study evaluates whether low-cost white blood cell (WBC) indices and procalcitonin (PCT) can predict mortality among adults with suspected sepsis admitted to two…
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Long-Term Cancer Survival Rates on the Rise: AIHW Findings
AIHW Finds Long-Term Improvements in Cancer Survival New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveal a substantial improvement in long-term cancer survival. The latest report, Cancer data in Australia, shows that the five-year relative survival rate for people diagnosed with any form of cancer has risen markedly, underscoring advances in early…
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Common Pitfalls of Polypharmacy in Heart Failure and Mortality Risk
Understanding the Mortality Link: Polypharmacy in Heart Failure Polypharmacy, defined as the use of multiple medications, is common among patients with heart failure. A 2022 study found that polypharmacy is significantly associated with higher mortality, with a relative risk of 1.31 (95% CI 1.07–1.61). Notably, this risk appears most pronounced when multiple non-guideline-directed drugs are…
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Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index: Predicting Outcomes in Elderly with Bloodstream Infections
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index: A Valuable Predictor for Elderly with Bloodstream Infections Malnutrition is a common and critical determinant of outcomes in hospitalized patients, especially among the elderly. While bloodstream infections (BSIs) pose severe risks on their own, nutritional status may amplify vulnerability and hinder recovery. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a simple,…
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GNRI Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Elderly BSI Patients
Introduction Bloodstream infections (BSIs) pose a severe threat to elderly patients, who are disproportionately affected by malnutrition and frailty. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), a simple calculator using albumin, height, and weight, has emerged as a practical tool for predicting morbidity and mortality in hospitalized seniors. This retrospective study from a large Beijing tertiary…
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GNRI Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Elderly with Infections: A Retrospective Study
Why GNRI matters for the elderly with bloodstream infections Bloodstream infections (BSIs) place a heavy burden on hospitalized patients, and the impact is often worse in older adults. Malnutrition is a common comorbidity in the elderly and can worsen infection outcomes by impairing immune function and healing. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a…
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Mortality at Avicii Arena: Ricky Gervais Delivers a Relentless, Witty Reprise in Stockholm
Stockholm Verdict: Mortality Hits Avicii Arena Ricky Gervais touched down in Stockholm with his Mortality tour, turning Avicii Arena into a compact theatre of audacious humor and pointed reflections. The two-hour-ish set arrives as a brisk, no-frills affair: a comedian who knows what audiences crave, and how to deliver it with surgical timing. The show…
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Mortality: Ricky Gervais at Stockholm’s Avicii Arena
Mortality on Stage: An Uncompromising Return Ricky Gervais brings his world tour to Stockholm, performing in the Avicii Arena under the banner of Mortality. The show isn’t a radical reinvention so much as a compact, high-velocity package built on familiar Gervais bones: fearless mischief, a knob-tweaked moral compass, and a willingness to push boundaries for…