Teens Benefit From Bariatric Surgery, Regardless of Weight Loss
Obesity-related complications decline whether or not major weight loss is sustained
Pembrolizumab Slows MSI-H-dMMR Metastatic CRC
Pembrolizumab superior to chemo for progression-free survival among patients who had not previously received treatment
Federal Rules Tied to Reduced ED Visits for Pediatric Magnet Ingestions
Tighter industry regulation tied to fewer emergency department visits, while lack of rules tied to more visits
RSNA: Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens May Harm Bone Health
Decrease in lumbar volumetric bone mineral density seen in obese teens undergoing sleeve gastrectomy
AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption
American Medical Association House of Delegates will advocate for equitable and accessible telehealth post-COVID-19
Female Doctors Less Likely to Be Promoted to Upper Faculty Ranks
Sex differences in promotions and appointments did not diminish over time and were not smaller in later cohorts
Admission for SARS-CoV-2 Down With Prior Metabolic Surgery
Obese patients with COVID-19 who had prior metabolic surgery and subsequent weight loss have reduced rates of hospital admission
Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing
Thirty of 36 studies identified a positive association between payments and prescribing in all analyses
Breast Cancer, CRC Incidence No Different With, Without MS
However, bladder cancer incidence and mortality rates higher among individuals with multiple sclerosis
Colon Cancer Diagnosed Earlier Under Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion also may result in improved access to treatment, including palliative care
