Exposure to Agent Orange Linked to Risk of Bladder Cancer
Small, but significantly increased, risk for male Vietnam vets; increased risk seen among veterans younger than the median age
Poor Performance for ChatGPT on AUA Self-Assessment Study Program
ChatGPT was correct on 26.7 and 28.2 percent of open-ended and multiple-choice questions
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
Risk of Physical Conditions, Injuries Up for Older Adults With Autism
Increased risks included heart failure, cystitis, glucose dysregulation, iron deficiency anemia, poisoning, self-harm
FDA Approves Talzenna for Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Significant radiographic progression-free survival seen for homologous recombination repair gene mutation, including with BRCA mutation
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
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
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
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