Joan Endyke: Save on health costs with the help of a dietitian Sep 16, 2009
The leading causes of death in the United States heart disease, cancer, and stroke cost billions of dollars to treat, contributing to escalating health care costs. But you can lead a healthier life and reduce health care costs by making lifestyle changes. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Child mortality drop 'too slow' Sep 11, 2009
A new report says more than eight million children under five died last year with pneumonia and diarrhoea the two leading causes of death. Unicef says 40% of under-five deaths take place in just three countries - Nigeria, India and DR Congo. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Death rates at record low, and longetivity at record high Sep 10, 2009
Age-adjusted death rates decreased significantly for eight of the 15 leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, accidents, diabetes, influenza, high blood pressure and assaults ... "We want all leading causes of death to go down and life expectancy to go up," Kochanek said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
NH receives over $750,000 to help stop infections Sep 7, 2009
The CDC says health care-associated infections are one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the country. Prevention efforts will focus on bloodstream infections and surgical site infections. (Concord Monitor)
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Critical Access Hospital Network (Newport, WA): $43,000 to develop new protocols for caring for rural patients with cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure - two of the leading causes of death for Washingtonians. The goals of the new protocols are to improve patient outcomes and prevent avoidable hospitalizations among rural Eastern Washington residents with these chronic conditions. (PNN Online)
Chilli a hot prospect as medication Sep 3, 2009
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries. We have tested capsaicin and that shows an effect on platelet aggregation, or the clotting of blood,'' Dr Ahuja said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Faster, Cheaper Way To Find Disease Genes In Human Genome Passes Initial Test Sep 1, 2009
The new strategy allows researchers to investigate the contributions of rare variants and might be extended to larger population studies to untangle the complex genetics underlying the leading causes of death and disability. Shendure explained the team's approach: "We decided to focus only on the 1 percent of the human genome which codes for proteins. This portion is called the exome. In other words, we determined the genetic variation in these areas, and ignored the rest. We used new... (Science Daily)
U.S. life expectancy up to 78 years Aug 21, 2009
The increase is due mainly to falling death rates in almost all the leading causes of death. The average life expectancy for babies born in 2007 is nearly three months greater than for children born in 2006. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HeartWare International Surpasses 50 Implants in the US Aug 21, 2009
Heart failure is one of the leading causes of death in the developed world. According to the American Heart Association, congestive heart failure (CHF) afflicts approximately 5 million people in the US with approximately 550,000 new cases diagnosed each year. (PR Newswire)
Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits a New High Aug 21, 2009
From 2006 to 2007, deaths for eight of the 15 leading causes of death dropped. There were fewer deaths from influenza/pneumonia, homicide, accidents, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
High five, grandma! Aug 20, 2009
The CDC says that from 2006 to 2007, eight of the 15 leading causes of death saw significant declines. Deaths to influenza and pneumonia fell by more than 8 percent. (The Palm Beach Post)
Life expectancy at all-time high Aug 20, 2009
Heart disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death, accounted for nearly half (48 ... Between 2006 and 2007, mortality rates declined significantly for eight of the 15 leading causes of death. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Amazonian Tribe Sheds Light On Causes Of Heart Disease In Developed Countries Aug 12, 2009
11, 2009) Heart attacks and strokes the leading causes of death in the United States and other developed countries may have been rare for the vast majority of human history, suggests a study to be published in PLoS ONE on Tuesday, August 11. See also. (Science Daily)
Middle-aged 'Macho Men' Are Less Likely To Obtain Preventative Care, Sociologists Find Aug 12, 2009
Previous research indicates that, compared to women, a man's life expectancy at birth is five years less and that men have higher rates of 12 of the 15 leading causes of death. Forgoing or delaying preventative and primary health is known to be an important contributor of poor health among middle-aged and older individuals. (Science Daily)
Machismo may cut mens lives short Aug 11, 2009
(Compared with a woman, a has been found to be five years shorter and he is expected to have higher rates of 12 of the 15 leading causes of death, the researchers note. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Huge death toll in Congo Aug 7, 2009
Leading causes of death in the east were easily treatable conditions such as malaria, fevers, diarrhea, acute respiratory tract infections, neonatal deaths, tuberculosis, measles and malnutrition. "In one village I visited, in 20 homes there were 20 deaths" in recent months, said Rick Brennan, one of the survey authors. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diagnostic tools and innovative therapies improve patient prognosis Aug 3, 2009
"Identifying and treating at-risk patients smokers, ex-smokers and non-smokers exposed to environmental triggers before cancer cell presentation will reduce incidence of one of the leading causes of death worldwide," said David Gandara, M.D., WCLC program chair. "While our main focus continues to be prevention, new diagnostics to detect early stage lung cancer are paramount to improving patient survival rates.". (EurekAlert!)
Epigenetic Signature Changes In Low Oxygen Levels May Contribute To Prostate Cancer Development Aug 3, 2009
(July 2, 2008) For men, one of the leading causes of death from cancer is prostate cancer that has spread to a second site (something known as metastatic prostate cancer). Defining the molecular mechanisms by which. (Science Daily)
Hawaii slips to 18th in U.S. in well-being of its children Jul 30, 2009
Suicide and homicide are also leading causes of death for teens locally and nationally. In this year's report, Hawai'i ranked 13th in the nation for its teen death rate, with 57 deaths per 100,000 teenagers from ages 15 to 19 in 2006, compared with 41 in 2000. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stroke: One Disease, Two Effects Jul 25, 2009
Whatever the shape of the final bill, it will have at least some impact on one of the three leading causes of death in the U.S.: stroke. See also. (Science Daily)
NY town settles with tourist who says cop beat him Jul 24, 2009
After seeing so many deaths due to preventable illness, Burton found an alarming connection between America's food ingredients (specifically hydrogenated oil) and the leading causes of death. Now he's going to tell the world what he found. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Lack of insurance is killing peopleMonday, July 13, 2009 Jul 14, 2009
The respected publication Health Affairs reports that lack of insurance is one of the leading causes of death for the near elderly who are not yet eligible for Medicare. For those people the leading killers are heart disease and cancer with lack of insurance ranked third. (Missoulian, MT)
Cholesterol-regulating Genes Identified Jul 9, 2009
High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream are a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in developed countries today. Nevertheless, cholesterol is an important cellular component: 90% of the cholesterol in our bodies is inside our cells, where it does not cause any harm. (Science Daily)
Variants of 'umami' taste receptor contribute to our individualized flavor worlds Jul 9, 2009
Commenting on clinical implications of the work, Breslin says, "Protein-energy malnutrition is one of the leading causes of death in children worldwide. Increased understanding of amino acid taste receptors may help nutritionists target the appetites of protein-malnourished children to provide good-tasting dietary supplements that kids will readily accept.". The findings, published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, strengthen the claim that umami is a fundamental human taste... (EurekAlert!)
District Attorney Dan Conley: Health-care reform should include child abuse prevention Jul 9, 2009
Child abuse is one of the leading causes of death for children age 4 and under. There are, however, solutions available that not only reduce abuse and neglect, but also have substantial health improvement outcomes and cut future crime. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Blog: Is Hong Kong eco-trendy or eco-serious? Jul 8, 2009
Secretary for Food and Health Dr. Yok Chow said earlier this year that tobacco "remains the major attributable factor to the top five leading causes of death in Hong Kong" and claims some 6,900 lives here yearly. A stroll on Monday through one of the city's popular nighttime and commercial neighborhoods not only revealed the usual plastic bag mess, but also smokers puffing away in bars. (CNN -- International)
Georgia men less healthy than women, study finds Jul 8, 2009
The leading causes of death for Georgia men are heart disease, stroke and cancer, which account for more than half of all deaths. Motor vehicle crashes, murder and suicides are the primary cases of death in younger men. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study in Nature: MicroRNAs hold promise for treating diseases in blood vessels Jul 6, 2009
"The finding that a microRNA controls levels of myocardin, the master regulator of VSMC identity and function, forms the starting point in efforts to design new classes of treatment for vascular diseases that represent leading causes of death," said Joseph M. Miano, Ph. D., associate professor within the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and a study author. (EurekAlert!)
Curb A Cancer's Deadliness? Potent Metastasis Inhibitor Identified Jun 24, 2009
Metastasis the migration of cancer cells to other parts of the body is one of the leading causes of death from cancer, and there is no approved therapy for inhibiting or treating metastases. Randoph S. Watnick, PhD, an assistant professor in the Vascular Biology Program at Children's, has been finding that metastatic tumors prepare landing places in distant organs for their metastases, by secreting certain proteins that encourage tumor growth and attract feeder blood vessels. (Science Daily)
* Cancer still top killer in Taiwan: DOH Jun 18, 2009
The DOH yesterday released its figures on the leading causes of death in the country, with cancer topping the list for the 27th consecutive year. The DOH's Department of Statistics said that the number of deaths surpassed more than 140,000 for the first time last year, but the average life expectancy for men and women rose to 75. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* WHO warns of increasing traffic deaths Jun 17, 2009
Very few people realize that this is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and the leading cause of death for young people, Krug said. The report compiles new data on registered vehicles, traffic laws, enforcement, accidents, injuries and deaths, but data remains incomplete for most of the developing world, Krug said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Fitness on a budget Jun 17, 2009
Science shows physical activity can reduce the risk of dying early from the leading causes of death, such as heart disease and some cancers. This is remarkable in two ways. (Florida Today)
Study: Videos Help Prepare for End-of-Life Care May 30, 2009
Volandes's team has also prepared videos of patients suffering from heart failure, late-stage cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease other leading causes of death in America. These will be used in a series of future studies: "We want to show what real disease looks like. We want to make sure we are on the same page when we use words like "CPR" and "dementia" with patients. End-of-life conversations are important, but so is making sure they are communicated in a clear and meaningful... (Time.com)
Strapped states cut smoking-prevention funds May 27, 2009
"I understand with the budget and the money, but tobacco is one of the leading causes of death. A lot of people in our ICU, it's emphysema, lung disease, COPD. Those things could be avoided if people weren't using tobacco," Magee said. For their part, states say the cutbacks were unavoidable in a budget year when plunging state revenues and rising demands for services made for an unprecedented crunch. (MSNBC -- Health)
Survey suggests higher risk of falls due to dizziness in middle-aged and older Americans May 26, 2009
Accidental falls are among the leading causes of death in the elderly, killing an estimated 13,000 seniors each year in the United States and resulting in more than one and a half million visits to hospital emergency rooms, experts say. "Vestibular imbalances need to be taken seriously because falls can be fatal and injuries can be painful, lead to long hospital stays and result in significant loss in quality of life," says Lloyd B. Minor, M.D., the Andelot Professor and director of... (EurekAlert!)
Inner ear balance disorders common, associated with falls among older Americans May 26, 2009
"In some cases, vestibular dysfunction can culminate catastrophically in a fall, which is associated with serious injury and restricted mobility and ranks among the leading causes of death among older individuals.". Despite these concerns, little has previously been known about the prevalence of vestibular dysfunction in the United States, in part because of the difficulty of diagnosis. (EurekAlert!)
Elton John talks AIDS at BIO convention May 21, 2009
Elton John talks AIDS at BIO International Convention - San Francisco Business Times. for free extra services. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Statins May Protect Against Lung Cancer May 20, 2009
Lung cancer and COPD are leading causes of death in New Zealand. Lung cancer affects about 1 in 10 smokers in New Zealand and is the most common cause of death from cancer. (Newsmax)
Filling the gap: The importance of Medicaid continuity for former inmates May 19, 2009
In addition, the risk for dying is sharply increased in the first two weeks after release, with drug overdose, cardiovascular disease, homicide and suicide among the leading causes of death. "We know that having Medicaid at the time of release leads to increased access to and utilization of services, as well as decreased drug use and re-incarceration. However, without coverage, former inmates face tremendous, and potentially fatal, health risks and are forced to rely on emergency rooms for... (EurekAlert!)
COPD Foundation announces launch of Lung Health Check on WebMD May 18, 2009
COPD is the only one of the leading causes of death which is still increasing in mortality. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute estimates that 24 million Americans have COPD, but only half of them are diagnosed; the other 12 million don't know they have COPD and are not receiving appropriate treatment. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New Approach Promises Greater Success For Predicting Drug Safety May 12, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 11, 2009) Adverse reactions to drugs represent one of the leading causes of death in the United States. But there may be a way to predict who is most likely to suffer a toxic side effect to a drug before they have even taken it. (Science Daily)
Strokes on the rise over past decade May 8, 2009
Strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, can kill brain tissue and are one of the world's leading causes of death and permanent disability. Most strokes are ischaemic strokes, caused by a blockage. (India Times, India)
Research zeroing in on more potential causes of asthma May 6, 2009
The lung disease death rate has been continuously increasing while death rates due to other leading causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke have been declining. Overall, various forms of lung disease and breathing problems constitute one of the leading causes of death in babies younger than 1, accounting for 20. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Governor Sebelius's Appointment as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Apr 29, 2009
"We applaud the Administration's choice of Gov. Sebelius and look forward to working with her on improving our country's treatment of chronic diseases including kidney failure, one of the leading causes of death in the United States," said Kent Thiry, Chairman of KCP.. Prior to her appointment as Secretary, Gov. Sebelius established a record of working in a bipartisan manner to promote health care reform during her eight years as Governor and six years as Kansas's insurance commissioner, and... (PR Newswire)
Tragedy fuels cause Apr 28, 2009
They did not know then that drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children under 5. They have learned a lot about water safety since that day. (Boston Globe)
Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction for Heart Failure Apr 28, 2009
Congestive heart failure is one of the leading causes of death and complications in the developed world, and coronary artery disease is the major cause of heart failure. Efforts to improve ventricular function, symptoms, and clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure have included neurohormonal inhibition with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers, beta-blockers, and aldosterone antagonists, as well as cardiac resynchronization therapy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Constantly bullied, he ends his life at age 11 Apr 20, 2009
Suicide remains among the leading causes of death of children under 14. And in most cases, the young people die from hanging. (Boston Globe)
Study: Every 1.7 minutes a Medicare beneficiary experiences a patient safety event Apr 7, 2009
"Patient safety incidents are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. The sad fact is that many, if not most, of these errors are preventable. Patients shouldn't die or experience unnecessary harm as a result of medical errors in hospitals," said Rick May, MD, senior physician consultant at HealthGrades and co-author of the study. "The good news is that there are hospitals that are doing an amazing job when it comes to patient safety and we commend them. Patients need to know that they... (EurekAlert!)
City mourns loss of Rivera Apr 4, 2009
"One of the leading causes of death or illness for firefighters is cardiovascular disease," Leusner said. In a seven-year study released in 2005, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health advocated annual medical evaluations and exercise stress tests on firefighters who have or are at advanced risk for heart disease, and to ensure firefighters are cleared by physicians with expertise on the cardiovascular demands of firefighting. (NJ.com -- Times)
Mills, Step Aside and Let JJ Rawlings Rule Our Country! Apr 2, 2009
Do we have any reason to wonder why the incidence of AIDS/HIV has surpassed malaria and stroke as the leading causes of death in our country. (HIV/AIDS overtakes malaria and stroke. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Health report focuses on preventing premature death Mar 29, 2009
10 leading causes of death, with a focus on premature fatalities, and it includes risk factors, prevention steps and demographics of county residents. The Public Health Department releases reports every one to two years to better target treatments and community education, Mickiewicz said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Using Too Much Salt Is Common in U.S. Mar 28, 2009
A diet high in sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure -- a major cause of heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death, respectively, in the country. About 16 million people in the United States have heart disease, and 5. (MEDLINEplus)
Grim reminder Mar 20, 2009
The 99 is a walk-through theater that graphically reenacts the five leading causes of death in teenagers and young adults. Related Multimedia. (Odessa American, TX)
Genetic irregularities linked to higher risk of COPD among smokers Mar 20, 2009
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. While smoking is the biggest risk factor, there is considerable variation among those who develop the disease. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists sedate, untangle giant whale at sea Mar 16, 2009
Colliding with ships and becoming entangled in commercial fishing gear are leading causes of death for the right whale. The fuel of the future. (Boston Globe)
Community forum on teenage binge drinking to be held March 19 Mar 14, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), underage binge drinking persists as a major public health problem, and is associated with the three leading causes of death among youth. Alarmingly, 30% of Arlington High School students report current binge drinking, a rate which is higher than both the state and national averages (28% and 26% respectively). (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Schering-Plough's Investigational Oral Thrombin Receptor Antagonist Meets Primary Endpoint in a Newly Published Study Mar 13, 2009
This process is the underlying mechanism of most acute vascular events, including acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as myocardial infarction (MI), and ischemic stroke, which are the leading causes of death. Platelets are activated at the site of atherosclerotic plaque rupture in arteries and release substances that initiate aggregation and clot formation, and thrombin is the most potent activator of platelets. (PR Newswire)
Lets talk about it: HIV and AIDS Awareness Day is today Mar 11, 2009
In the United States, AIDS is now one of the leading causes of death for women of color, and is the number one killer of African-American women ages 25 to 34. So clearly, the disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS is not only a gender issue; it is also a racial justice issue. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Why Indian Fires Are Deadlier For Women Mar 4, 2009
Fire is one of the leading causes of death among young women in India but you wouldn't know it by looking at government statistics. Or so says a study published in the British medical journal The Lancet. (Time.com)
'Easily preventable': Vigilance key to safeguarding kids, experts say Mar 3, 2009
"Dr. Tracy McPherson of The Pediatric Clinic in Orangeburg said poisonings and drownings are among the leading causes of death for children birth to 14 years of age. Safe Kids USA reports that the four leading causes of death from accidental injuries to children 14 and under are suffocation (19 percent), motor vehicle occupant injuries (16 percent), drownings (16 percent) and pedestrian incidents (11 percent)."These are all unintentional, but easily preventable, deaths. Prevention and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
One drug may help people lay down drink,put out cigarette Mar 3, 2009
Diseases related to tobacco use are the leading causes of death in alcoholics. "A medication such as varenicline, which may target shared biological systems in alcohol and nicotine use, holds promise as a treatment for individuals with both disorders," said McKee. (Xinhuanet, China)
Big jump in Alzheimer's cost expected in state Feb 27, 2009
Alzheimer's disease, a fatal, progressive brain disease characterized by severe dementia, is the sixth most common disease that ends in death statewide, and it is increasing more rapidly than other leading causes of death. The study found that Californians age 55 and older have a 1 in 8 chance of developing the disease. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sampler for Feb. 26 Feb 26, 2009
Go Red for Women is the American Heart Associations campaign to raise awareness among women about heart disease, which kills more women than the next four leading causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Sampler for Feb. 26. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Commentary: Dying to quit smoking Feb 26, 2009
So far, he is doing better than some of my other clients who smoke: he hasn t had a stroke or heart attack, two other leading causes of death linked to cigarettes. And, though, John can t walk down the hallway to my office without becoming short of breath, he still gets around without an oxygen tank. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
State House Goes Red for Women Feb 20, 2009
In fact, heart disease kills more women than the next four leading causes of death combined including all forms of cancer. According to the Heart Association, in 2008 alone, the direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases in the U.S., including stroke, was estimated to be $475. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
