Childbearing Surgical Residents Often Feel Career Dissatisfaction
Perceived pregnancy stigma, no formal maternity leave, altered training tied to dissatisfaction
Sexual Minorities Have Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
Sexual orientation-linked HRQL disparities not attenuated after controlling for job status, insurance
Insurance Status Tied to Higher Self-Perceived Poor/Fair Health
Underinsured and never insured adults more likely to report poor/fair health
High BP Seen at School Age for Extreme Preterm Infants
Increased risk of high BP, hypertension seen among both overweight and normal-weight 6- to 7-year-olds
Vit D Supplementation Doesn’t Improve Fetal, Infant Growth
Findings based on study of Bangladeshi women and infants, a population with known deficiency
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight
American Heart Association science advisory recommends healthy eating patterns instead
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
Inducing Labor at Term Appears to Reduce Cesarean Risk
Elective induction at 39 weeks also linked to lower risk of maternal high blood pressure disorders
