September 30, 2024

More Females Entering High-Paying Specialties

While female matriculants in high-paying surgical specialties jumped from 28.8% to 42.4% between 2008 and 2022, their representation in high-paying nonsurgical fields remained stagnant.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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May 10, 2024

Adalimumab: A Blood Booster for HS Patients?

Adalimumab improves hematologic markers in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, regardless of clinical response.

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June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

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July 23, 2024

Drug Industry Middlemen Defend Model at Congressional Hearing

They attributed the high costs to "patent abuses" by drug manufacturers, which delay the launch of cheaper generic and biosimilar medicines.

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August 08, 2024

Antibiotics Linked to Serious Skin Reactions: Study

A population-based study in Ontario, Canada, found that commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions. The study compared the risk across different antibiotic classes, shedding light on the importance of judicious antibiotic prescribing.

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June 19, 2024

Specialties With Highest Unprofessional Behavior Reports

A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.

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July 24, 2024

Over One Third of Docs Ready to Leave Current Position

Six specialties had higher rates of physicians planning to depart.

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August 01, 2024

Ethics of Omitting Patient Medical Data

Patients may seek omissions because of various concerns such as embarrassment, insurance or employment issues, or protecting family members

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