Data Show Big Drop in Number of Americans in Medical Debt
Number of Americans with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million from 2020 to 2022
Quitting Smoking Tied to Better Survival in Head, Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Greatest benefit seen for former smokers who quit >10 years before diagnosis
Practicing Physicians Saw Excess Mortality During COVID-19 Pandemic
However, physicians had substantially lower excess mortality than the general U.S. population
Long-Term Sequelae Specific to SARS-CoV-2 Infection Identified
Palpitations, hair loss, fatigue, chest pain, dyspnea, joint pain, obesity seen after SARS-CoV-2 versus other viral respiratory infections
ChatGPT Scores Close to Passing U.S. Medical Licensing Exams
ChatGPT performs at or near the passing threshold of 60 percent accuracy without specialized training
Decision Guide Helps ID Referral for Swallowing Assessment
Decision guide is effective for determining which patients should be referred for swallowing assessment after extubation
Surge in Severe Strep Cases in Children Was Really a Return to Normal: CDC
As with other early infections in recent months, including RSV and flu, invasive group A streptococcal cases were reported earlier in the season than is typical
Inflation Reduction Act Estimated to Yield Billions in Drug Savings
Ceiling prices for negotiation would have reduced Medicare prescription drug spending by ~5 percent if implemented from 2018 to 2020
Ability to Smell May Be Predictive Marker of Frailty
Both olfactory identification and sensitivity functions are associated with frailty
Long COVID Explored in University Settings
Higher prevalence seen among those with underlying conditions, not fully vaccinated, former/current smokers
