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For physicians with faculty appointments at 24 U.S. public medical schools there are significant salary differences between men and women

Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians

Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Nurses and doctors commonly report problems as a result of surgical smoke exposure

Nurses, Doctors Report Health Issues Tied to Surgical Smoke

Headache, watery eyes, and cough reported by large percentage of respondents
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is appealing to physicians to join the agency as part of its recovery from a 2014 scandal linked to excessive wait times

VA Appealing to Physicians to Join Agency

Key efforts in response to 2014 scandal include reducing wait times, engaging employees
U.S. medical schools are expanding training to address the increasing number of overdose deaths

U.S. Medical Schools to Expand Training on Opioid Abuse

Health experts note that opioids are prescribed too often, possibly because of poor training
There is considerable variation in workload intensity among pediatric residents

Variation in Workload for Pediatric Residents

High workload residents write 91% more orders, 19% more notes than low workload residents

June 2016 Briefing – Family Practice

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for June 2016. This roundup includes the...

June 2016 Briefing – Internal Medicine

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for June 2016. This roundup includes the...
Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Health care workers who wear contaminated gloves can transfer bacteria onto hospital surfaces

Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination

Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
A majority of female dermatologists undergo minimally invasive cosmetic procedures

Derms Seek Minimally Invasive Rx Mostly From Other Derms

Dermatologists usually have MICP after residency, by experienced physicians in private practice