News tagged with death risk
Certain combined medications following heart attack may increase risk of death
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 03, 2009 |
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Following an acute coronary syndrome such as a heart attack or unstable angina, patients who receive a medication to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding that may be associated with the use of the antiplatelet drug ...
Being overweight just as risky to health as being a smoker
Feb 25, 2009 |
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Obese adolescents have the same risk of premature death in adulthood as people who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, while those who are overweight have the same risk as less heavy smokers, according to research published ...
Rhythm abnormality of unknown origin strongly predicts sudden death risk in heart disease patients
Feb 02, 2009 |
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Researchers conducting a large, ongoing study to improve detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death were surprised to discover that a specific heart rhythm abnormality - idiopathic QT interval prolongation - increased ...
Retinoid cream associated with death in clinical trial, but relationship does not appear causal
Jan 19, 2009 |
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Patients using a cream containing tretinoin, a retinoid commonly used to treat acne and other conditions, appeared more likely to die than those using a placebo in a clinical trial that was halted early as a result, according ...
Pre-existing diabetes for persons diagnosed with cancer associated with increased risk of death
Dec 16, 2008 |
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Patients with diabetes at the time of a cancer diagnosis have an increased risk of death compared to patients without diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of studies reported in the December 17 issue of JAMA.
New study finds coronary arterial calcium scans help detect overall death risk in the elderly
Jul 02, 2008 |
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Measuring calcium deposits in the heart's arteries can help predict overall death risk in American adults, even when they are elderly, according to a new study published in the July issue of Journal of the American College of ...
