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Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries
Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade
Costs, Expected Weight Loss Impact Bariatric Surgery Choice
Complications, recovery time, other risks less influential in decision making
Hospitalization for Upper GI Bleed Highest With Rivaroxaban
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding hospitalization risk lower for anticoagulant tx with PPI cotherapy
Growth in Use of Telemedicine Seen From 2005 to 2017
Significantly faster increase in use of telemental health services seen in counties with no psychiatrists
Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Higher Than Expected
As of last Saturday's enrollment deadline, 8.5 million people in 39 states had enrolled
Food Allergy Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Activity
More attacks, higher odds of gadolinium-enhancing lesions for food allergy versus no known allergy
Modified-FOLFIRINOX Beneficial in Resected Pancreatic Cancer
Disease-free, overall survival significantly longer compared with gemcitabine, but more adverse events
Failure of Timely Stop to Certain Prescription Drugs Is Common
So-called legacy prescribing can contribute to overmedication and adverse drug events
Routine Supplements to Prevent Chronic Disease Not Advised
Micronutrient supplements may be warranted for specific nutritional needs or deficiencies
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017
