Tag: Death & Dying: Misc.
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized with bird flu in December...
U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop 10% in Early Data
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America's...
Healthier Lifestyle Linked to Better Global Cognition Close to Death
Neither strength nor significance of the association was changed when common dementia-related brain pathologies were included in model
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
Findings persisted across age, sex, and comorbidities
Many Dead Patients Still Listed as Alive in Electronic Health Records
Deceased patients receive unnecessary outreach, including appointment reminders and prescription refills
1998 to 2022 Saw Rise in Number Seeking Assisted Death in Oregon
Authors note that much information is missing on the consultation and decision-making processes
Female Surgeons Have Lower Rates of Adverse Postoperative Outcomes
Findings persist for common surgeries when accounting for patient, procedure, surgeon, and other characteristics
Recurrent Injury, Death Common After Acute Firearm Injury
Individuals experiencing recurrent injury are typically young and mostly male, Black, and uninsured
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
Findings persisted across age, sex, and comorbidities
Vermont Opens Its Assisted Suicide Laws to Out-of-State Residents
Currently, 10 U.S. states allow medically assisted suicide
