Recommendations Developed on Gender Equity in Medicine
ACP supports equitable physician compensation based on comparable work at each stage of career
Adjuvant Pembrolizumab Beneficial in Metastatic NSCLC
And, nivolumab plus ipilimumab linked to better survival in NSCLC with high tumor mutational burden
Cigarette Price Hike Would Provide More Gains for the Poor
More average life years gained from cessation, and more treatment costs averted for poorest 20 percent
Higher Mortality Risk Seen for ‘Night Owls’
Higher prevalence of mortality, CV and metabolic dysfunction for definite evening type individuals
Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
Ninety-two percent of physicians report PA-associated delays in patient access to care
Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits
Increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular ER visits, especially for over-65s
Sleep Deficiency Leads to Higher Number of Motor Vehicle Crashes
Both sleep apnea and sleeping six hours per night are associated with crashes
Tai Chi Helps Improve Respiratory Function in COPD
Tai chi found to be as effective as pulmonary rehabilitation
Whole Body CT Doesn’t Cut Mortality in Peds Blunt Trauma
No significant difference in mortality for those undergoing whole body CT vs selective CT approach
Considerable Differences in Burden of Disease at State Level
Increasing burden of various diseases depending on state; overall death rates declined
