Tubal Sterilization, Vasectomy Visits on the Rise After Dobbs Decision
Tubal sterilization and vasectomy visits increased among participants aged 19 to 26 years after May 2022 leaked opinion
DoxyPEP Tied to Decreases in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Substantial declines seen in chlamydia and syphilis incidence after initiation
Clinical Manifestations Differ Between Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Pain Syndrome
Those with interstitial cystitis show worse symptom severity, bladder function
Ultrasound, 3D Printing Aid Sacral Neuromodulation for Neurogenic Bladder
Fewer punctures and shorter surgical time reported for sacral neuromodulation with 3D printing and ultrasound localization
Patient-Centered Pathology Reports Improve Prostate Cancer Understanding
Benefits include better discrimination between risk levels
FDA Approves Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder in Men With BPH
Gemtesa approved for men with overactive bladder symptoms receiving pharmacologic treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prebiopsy MRI Oncologically Safe for Suspected Prostate Cancer
Men with negative mpMRI results avoiding biopsy did not have increased risk for clinically significant prostate cancer
Modest Decline Seen in Portal Messaging With Billing Implementation
8.8 percent decrease seen in volume of patient-initiated medical advice message threads in six months after implementation
U.S. Health Care Spending Reached $4.9 Trillion in 2023
Health sector's share of the economy was similar in 2023 and 2022, but lower than in 2020 and 2021, during height of COVID-19
2000 to 2024 Saw Rise in Physician Union Petitions
Most organizing efforts motivated by nonfinancial factors