Mortality
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Delirium and mortality reexamined
A multicenter study of ICU patients found that in the hospital, delirium was associated with a nearly three-fold increase in risk of death the following day, but after discharge there was no association between delirium and mortality. Read MoreJul 8, 2021
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Study finds men have higher mortality rate after breast cancer diagnosis
A new study shows men with breast cancer are more likely to die than their female counterparts, across all stages of disease. Read MoreOct 17, 2019
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AIDS-defining events increase mortality risk: study
When they occur among people living with HIV, certain cancers and opportunistic infections are considered by health authorities as AIDS-defining events, or ADEs. Read MoreFeb 8, 2018
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Risk of death in the ICU
The irregular heart rhythm atrial fibrillation increases the risk of death in patients in the intensive care unit. Read MoreOct 15, 2015
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Nurse staffing levels linked to patient mortality risk
A new study finds that when nurses' workloads increase during shifts because of high patient turnover, mortality risk also increases. Read MoreMar 17, 2011