18 results

• More Than 561 Deaths Linked to Recalled Philips CPAP Devices: FDA

  February 1, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA reports that medical device reports have linked recalled Philips CPAP devices and other breathing assistance machines to more than 560 deaths and nearly 120,000 adverse event reports.

• Racial Disparities In Maternal Mortality Continue to Rise: Study

  July 17, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals racial disparities in maternal death rates s in states nationwide, with Black and Native American women suffering particularly high mortality rates.

• Older Adults Are Falling and Dying Twice As Often Than 20 Years Ago: Study

  May 18, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds that elderly fall deaths have doubled over the last two decades.

• Discharge Transitional Care Failed To Significantly Rates of Hospital Readmission, Death: Study

  May 16, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds very little benefit to special transitional care programs seeking to prevent hospital readmissions.

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fatalities from Consumer Products Are Rising, CPSC Warns

  April 4, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A CDC report warns that 2019 saw the highest number of carbon monoxide deaths linked to consumer products ever recorded.

• U.S. Maternal Death Rates Increased Significantly in 2021, CDC Reports

  March 21, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC reports there was a significant increase in maternal death rates in the U.S. in 2021, with rates particularly high among expecting Black mothers.

• Senior Portable Bed Rails Recalled Over Entrapment and Suffocation Risks

  March 13, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Another recall targeting portable bed rails has pulled 100,000 units from the market due to entrapment risks.

• Preventable Complications in Pregnancy, Childbirth Cause About 800 Maternal Deaths Daily: WHO Report

  February 23, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A WHO report found that maternal death rates in the U.S. have increased over the last two decades while other wealthy nations saw decreases.

• U.S. Preventative Task Force Calls for Regular Blood Pressure Monitoring for Pregnant Women

  February 9, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A government task force is calling for regular blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women in order to combat maternal deaths from hypertension and preeclampsia.

• Deaths Among Pregnant Women Increased in Recent Years: Study

  January 30, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals death rates among pregnant women and new mothers in the U.S. increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.