The proportion of women entering higher-paid medical specialties, particularly surgical fields, has increased significantly over the past decade, though gender parity has not yet been achieved.
Physician-scientist Kerry A. Rogers, MD, is revolutionizing leukemia treatment through groundbreaking research and a compassionate approach that prioritizes patient quality of life.
Ferritin cutoff values significantly impact the diagnosis rate of iron deficiency in primary care settings.
Older age, male sex, and seropositivity are associated with a higher risk for the usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) subtype of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD), while only seropositivity is linked to the nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) subtype.
Survival rates for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have improved significantly between 2006-2012 and 2013-2019, particularly for those receiving curative treatments.
Gene therapy and alternative stem-cell transplants are debated as the best curative options for sickle cell disease patients who lack a matched sibling donor.
Primary hyperparathyroidism is an evolving clinical condition, with patients presenting with a wider range of symptoms beyond the classic "stones, bones, groans, and moans." Early detection through routine lab testing and awareness of subtle manifestations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
Commonly used therapies, including vaginal estrogen, vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and oral ospemifene, are likely effective for relieving symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, particularly vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, but long-term safety data is lacking.
Hormone therapy during gender-affirming treatment rapidly alters the immune system of transgender men, shifting it towards the typical immune profile of cisgender men.
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