Increased Mortality Among Critically Ill Patients On Antidepressants
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, have found that critically ill patients were more likely to die if they were taking the most commonly prescribed antidepressants when they were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). The researchers conducted a retrospective study using the electronic medical records of 10,568 patients to look at in-hospital mortality and mortality a year after being admitted to the ICU... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Africa: Malaria and HIV Are Global Health Problems So Let's Prioritize Them
[New Vision]
Recently Uganda participated in the world malaria day annual event and we were able share our experiences, learn from each other's experiences and support each other's efforts in the fight to eliminate malaria and save lives. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
