Marriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians
Gap primarily due to fewer hours worked, compared to male physicians
Higher Risk for CRC Seen in Adults Exposed to Bendectin In Utero
Risk of colorectal cancer higher in offspring exposed in utero during 1960s versus unexposed offspring
Transplant From Deceased Donor With Brain Tumor Appears to Be Safe
Risk for cancer transmission lower than thought, and long-term transplant outcomes favorable
Risk for GI Disorders Increased After Acute Phase of COVID-19
Risks were seen in patients who were not hospitalized, and increased across the severity spectrum of acute COVID-19
Most Patients Prefer to Receive Test Results Through Online Portal
Only 7.5 percent of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a health care practitioner increased worry
Parts of Duodenoscopes Can Break Off Inside Patients
Disposable parts were instituted because of previous concerns that the device is difficult to clean and may harbor bacteria
Over-the-Scope Clip Beneficial for Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding
Over-the-scope clip was better than standard treatment at reducing 30-day risk for further bleeding
Publicly Funded Bariatric Surgery Tied to Improved Health Outcomes
Benefits seen for obesity, type 2 diabetes and related comorbidities, in addition to improvement in patients' quality of life and eating behavior
Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol Tied to Better Health Outcomes
Findings show decreases in deaths, hospitalizations from alcohol consumption
Feds Propose Overhaul of U.S. Organ Transplant System
HRSA will invite organizations to bid for contracts for different parts of the transplant system's functions
