News articles tagged with 'hospitalisation'
Death rates after hospitalisation down for oldest heart failure patients
— 6 Apr 2011 18:10 | HealthDeath rates after hospitalisation for heart failure have dropped for veterans age 80 and older, but rehospitalisations remain frequent, according to a study in the American Heart Association…
Traffic accidents linked to increased risk of chronic widespread pain
— 21 Mar 2011 16:42 | HealthIndividuals with poorer health or psychological issues may be prone to developing chronic widespread pain following a traumatic event. This new research, published today in Arthritis…
Analysis shows which people most likely found incompetent to stand trial
— 24 Feb 2011 19:38 | HealthPeople found incompetent to stand trial are more likely to be unemployed, have been previously diagnosed with a psychotic disorder or have had psychiatric hospitalisation, according…
Ischaemic stroke hospitalisations decline in middle-aged, elderly, increases in young
— 10 Feb 2011 18:19 | HealthThe number of acute ischaemic stroke hospitalisations among middle-aged and older men and women fell between 1994 and 2007, but sharply increased among those under age 35 - including…
Spike reported in number of people with HIV having a stroke
— 20 Jan 2011 15:58 | HealthNew research suggests that people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be up to three times more likely to have a stroke compared to those not affected with HIV. The…
Less invasive techniques help manage complications of severe pancreatic disease
— 8 Jan 2011 12:48 | HealthThe use of combined treatments for severe acute pancreatitis is safe and effective in managing the disease, resulting in shorter hospitalisations and fewer radiological procedures than…
Fighting flu in newborns begins in pregnancy
— 15 Dec 2010 17:44 | HealthA three-year study by Yale School of Medicine researchers has found that vaccinating pregnant women against influenza is over 90 percent effective in preventing their infants from being…
Older survivors of mechanical ventilation can expect significant disability
— 9 Dec 2010 15:54 | HealthPatients aged 65 and older who survive an episode of mechanical ventilation during a hospitalisation are more likely to suffer from long-term disabilities after leaving the hospital…
No difference in nonsuicide mortality between 2 anti-psychotic drugs
— 13 Nov 2010 10:08 | HealthThe potential for harmful side effects associated with anti-psychotic medications for treating schizophrenia is a frustration for mental-health professionals who must balance this with…
Yale study tracks factors leading to physical decline in older adults
— 2 Nov 2010 15:57 | HealthA study by Yale School of Medicine researchers reveals that the illnesses and injuries that can restrict the activity of older adults or land them in the hospital are linked to worsening…