Cluster of 8 possible human bird flu cases now reported in Missouri
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HealthDay News
Sep 30, 2024
If cases of bird flu among these healthcare workers are confirmed with antibody testing, it could mean the virus may be starting to spread among humans. Worldwide, most cases have come from close contact...
Progress was reversed due to an increase in mortality from external causes and stagnation for cardiovascular diseases.
Accelerating smoking elimination could prevent millions of deaths by 2050
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HealthDay News
Oct 04, 2024
Additional benefits would be seen for extended life expectancy from birth.
Weight-adjusted waist index positively tied to overactive bladder
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HealthDay News
Oct 01, 2024
The association was stronger than with other obesity-related indicators.
Falls requiring medical attention tied to later dementia diagnosis
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HealthDay News
Oct 02, 2024
The authors say that the findings warrant cognitive screening after a fall resulting in an emergency department or inpatient encounter.
Incident stroke tied to acute, accelerated long-term cognitive decline
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HealthDay News
Oct 03, 2024
A substantial acute decline was seen in global cognition and all cognitive domains; an accelerated decline also was seen in global cognition.
Fatal falls after age 45 years cost more than fatal firearm injuries
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HealthDay News
Oct 03, 2024
Combined cost, including medical costs and value of statistical life, were higher for fatal falls among those aged 45 to 85-plus years.
Gurwin takes Best of Show as 2024 McKnight’s Tech Awards honors dozens of winners
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James M. Berklan
Oct 04, 2024
Sixteen long-term care technology programs and the individuals and companies behind them were honored Thursday as Gold medalists at the 14th annual McKnight’s Tech Awards ceremony.
Event-free survival extended with long-term finerenone in heart failure
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HealthDay News
Sep 30, 2024
For every starting age between 50 and 80 years, the projected mean event-free survival was numerically greater with finerenone versus placebo.
Brookdale Senior Living to acquire 41 communities for $610 million
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living will acquire 41 communities for $610 million, the company announced Monday morning.