Tobacco Smoking Accounts for 40 Percent of All US Cancers
According to the CDC, although fewer people are smoking, the cancer burden is still high.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Lower Survival Rates for Children with Nighttime CPR Events
Pediatric CPR events at night was associated with a 12% reduced odds of survival.
Self-Harm Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Deaths in Past Decade
This study reported findings that were based on records of maternal deaths in Colorado between 2004 and 2012.
Left-Sided Colon Cancer Associated with Better Prognosis Than Right-Sided
Significantly reduced risk of death in patients with left-sided colon cancer, independent of confounding variables.
CDC Identifies 13 Cases of Multidrug Resistant Candida in the United States
CDC officials say the drug-resistant fungal infections are tied to 4 deaths and can be easily misidentified.
Significant Mortality Reduction with Timely Antibiotics for Cirrhosis, UGIB Patients
There was a 30% reduction in 30-day mortality for patients with cirrhosis and UGIB receiving timely antibiotic treatments.
Smoking Consistently Responsible for Significant Amount of Cancer Deaths
Smoking has been linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in patients 35 and older.
Racial Gap in Breast Cancer Mortality Slowly Closing, Especially in Younger Women
The CDC has reported that the disparity in breast cancer mortality between black and white women is narrowing.
Similar Outcomes Observed Between Men and Women With Premature ACS
The prognosis for women is now similar to men following an event of premature ACS, despite higher overall rates of rehospitalizations.
Report Shows Falls is Leading Cause of Injury and Death in US Seniors
A new report from the CDC shows that falls cause millions of injuries in the elderly population, which cause soaring health care costs in the US.
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