Widening Gap ID’d in Housing Affordability for Resident Physicians
Inflation-adjusted first postgraduate year salaries decreased 0.23 percent from 2000 to 2022 while rental prices went up 17.8 percent
Best Practices ID’d for Management of Pediatric Inguinal Hernias
Laparoscopic approach is gaining popularity and is as, or more, effective as traditional open high ligation
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
Surgeon Volume Impacts Outcomes After Shoulder Replacement
Surgeons averaging more than 10.4 shoulder replacements yearly have lower rate of revision surgery and reoperation, shorter length of stay
Two-Thirds of Physicians, Scientists Report Online Harassment
Reasons for harassment vary, but include harrassment in response to making comments about the COVID-19 pandemic
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
Judge Overturns Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors
Judge contends law discriminates against transgender people and violates the constitutional rights of doctors
In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
More than half of doctors surveyed said it has become more difficult to practice within standards of care
Surgery Offers Survival Benefit for Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Hazard ratio for overall death reduced with vagus nerve stimulation or cranial epilepsy surgery versus antiseizure meds only
Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
Six in 10 insured Americans have struggled to get coverage for their health care needs, a new survey shows