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Minority medical students report a variety of barriers to applying for a dermatology residency

Minority Med Students Report More Barriers to Dermatology

Students with lower incomes, ethnic minorities cite lack of diversity, socioeconomic barriers
The prevalence of driving under the influence of cannabis is high among medical cannabis users with chronic pain

Many Medical Cannabis Users Drive While Under the Influence

More than half of adults using medical cannabis for chronic pain reported DUIC within two hours of use
There is considerable state-level variation in total fertility rates for each race and Hispanic-origin group

Total Fertility Rates Vary by State

Total fertility rate for U.S. 16 percent less than number needed to replace population
Oral hormone replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolism

Transdermal HRT Not Linked to Increased Risk for VTE

But oral estrogen-only and combined hormone replacement tx tied to venous thromboembolism risk
Influenza vaccination during hospitalization is associated with reduced risk for readmission

Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients

With vaccination, risks reduced for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, clinical evaluations for infection
The phenomenon of private equity acquisition of physician practices is discussed in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed

Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
Beneficiaries who are dually eligible for Medicaid are less likely to use hearing care services and more likely to report having trouble with their aids

Seniors Still Report Barriers to Hearing Care Services

Difficulties accessing hearing care services seen particularly in older Americans with lower incomes
Among patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction

Outcomes Poorer for Medicaid Beneficiaries With STEMI

Rates of revascularization lower, in-hospital mortality higher for Medicaid versus privately insured
Secondhand exposure to electronic nicotine delivery systems aerosols may be related to asthma symptoms in youth

E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure Tied to Asthma Symptoms

Findings seen among youth reporting asthma diagnosis, secondhand exposure to e-cigarette aerosols
There have been at least 112 confirmed cases of measles in Rockland and Orange counties and at least 55 in New York City in what officials say is the largest measles outbreak in New York state in recent history.

Measles Outbreak in New York State Largest in Recent History

There has been an increase in measles cases across the United States and worldwide