U.S. Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060
Census Bureau predicts life expectancy will increase by about six years between 2017 and 2060
2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills
Percent of persons in families with problems paying bills higher for women, children, non-Hispanic blacks
Seniors Have Concerns About Affording Health Insurance
About half of adults aged 50 to 64 have little, no confidence in being able to afford insurance on retirement
Empathy Declines as Students Progress Through Medical School
Similar pattern seen for both D.O. and M.D. students, although decline was less great among D.O. students
January 2020 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for January 2020. This roundup includes the...
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
Compared with 10 other wealthy nations, U.S. has lower life expectancy, higher suicide rates
Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians
Gender differences in preferences for control over work-life balance do not account for gap in salary
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws
Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving
Surgical Gown Shortage Reported in the United States
Recall of 9 million gowns due to possible contamination could affect timing of surgeries
