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Female Residents Underrepresented in High-Compensation Specialties

Female physicians remain underrepresented among residents entering high-compensation specialties, according to a research letter published online Sept. 30 in th

Prevalence of Mental Disorders Higher in Transgender, Gender-Diverse People

There is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, accord

Falls Requiring Medical Attention Tied to Later Dementia Diagnosis

Falling is independently associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia diagnosis among older adults, according to a study published online Sept. 30

ERLEADA demonstrates statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival compared to enzalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer

LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 2, 2024. Johnson Johnson today announced the results of a landmark real-world, head-to-head study showing that ERLEADA (apalutamide) prov

Brain Zap Treatment Could Get Arms, Hands Moving After Head Injury

Patients who lose the use of their hands and arms after a stroke or traumatic brain injury could regain some function through deep brain stimulation (DBS), new

Video Consultation Model Aids Mental Health in Primary Care Patients

The PROVIDE model of video consultation leads to a decrease in depressive and anxiety symptoms among primary care patients, according to a study published onlin

So Fly: Scientists Complete Map of Adult Fruit Fly Brain

explains the feat in a way that belies its complexity. Just like you wouldn t want to drive to a new place without Google Maps, you don t want to explore the br

ASTRO: Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy Safe After Breast Reconstruction

For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, a 16-fraction course of hypofractionated postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is noninferior to a 25-fraction

Deadly Legacy of Storms Like Helene Can Linger for Over a Decade

As the southeastern United States begins to recover from Helene s devastation, a new study suggests the health impact of major storms can linger for over a deca

Rural-Urban Differences Seen in Hospitals' Pediatric Services

Children with medical complexity (CMC) who reside in rural areas are significantly more likely to present to hospitals without dedicated pediatric services, acc

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