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Well-child visits rise, but disparities remain
Uninsured children continue to fall short in well child visits, with a 20% gap between highest and lowest-adherence regions.
From the Journals
How did cancer survivors fare early in the COVID-19 pandemic?
The rate of uninsured cancer survivors aged 18-64 years remained relatively stable in 2020 at 8%, compared with 8.8% in 2017-2019.
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California wants to snip costs for vasectomies and condoms
If the measure passes, it would take effect in 2024, and California would join a handful of states that require...
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Does DTC heart drug advertising discourage lifestyle changes?
Brief, direct exposure to prescription cardiovascular drug advertising seems to boost consumer perceptions of medications and pharmaceutical...
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Indiana’s new abortion ban may drive some young ob.gyns. to leave a state where they’re needed
A residency program director expects this will “deeply impact” how Indiana hospitals recruit and retain medical professionals.
Highlights
Guidelines on GLP1RAs and continuous glucose monitors are among biggest news in diabetes
Some GLP1RAs have shown impressive weight reduction properties and cardiovascular benefits, says an endocrinologist.
Feature
How physicians and their organizations react to online hate
“Whoever is involved in spreading information, science, fighting against fake news and protecting the patients, pupils, clients, or mandates...
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Physicians’ bad behavior seen at work, online by colleagues: Survey
Bullying or harassing clinicians and staff was the runaway winner, with 86% of respondents saying they’d seen this type of behavior at work at...
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‘Medical Methuselahs’: Treating the growing population of centenarians
Between 1980 and 2019, the share of American centenarians grew faster than the total population.
From the Journals
Early dementia but no specialists: Reinforcements needed?
Patients in rural areas are less likely undergo neuropsychological testing.
Opinion
Reliably solving complex problems
Part of solving complex problems is allowing all stakeholders’ voices to be heard.