Family Practice
2011 to 2020 Saw Increase in Annual Prescription Meds Expenditures
Metabolic agents were the most costly category; antidiabetic agents were the mostly costly therapeutic area
Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Socioeconomic Difficulties
Less likely to complete higher levels of education and have lower rates of marriage and parenthood
2011 to 2021 Saw Increase in Vaccination Timeliness for Infants
Greatest increase in on-time vaccination seen for children with more than $75,000 in annual family income
Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Lower Than Expected in Late Pandemic
Visit rates higher than expected for females and for specific mental health conditions during 2022
Transient Increase Seen in Contraceptive Use After Dobbs Decision
Temporary increase seen in month after Dobbs, followed by decrease in contraceptive services, apart from vasectomy
AACR: At-Home HPV Testing Boosts Cervical Cancer Screening Participation
Combining self-sampling with phone-based patient navigation further increases screening participation
SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnosis in Children
Black race, food allergies, allergic rhinitis significantly associated with new diagnosis of asthma
Evidence Lacking for Gender Dysphoria Treatments for Teens
Two systematic reviews show inadequate evidence for use of treatment to suppress or lessen effect of puberty, hormone treatment
High Prevalence of Type D Personality Seen in People With Hypothyroidism
Type D personality associated with poor control of hypothyroidism symptoms, dissatisfaction with care
