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Moderated by a fellow neurosurgeon two women neurosurgeons reflect on their experiences, challenges, and the significance of their leadership positions.

Physician salaries have increased by 3% on average in 2024, with notable disparities across specialties, gender, and ethnicity impacting overall satisfaction. Orthopedics and plastic surgery remain the top earners, while diabetes and endocrinology are at the lower end.

The Medscape Women Physicians Report 2020 reveals that 64% of female physicians prioritize work-life balance, often feeling conflicted between their careers and caregiving responsibilities, necessitating flexible work arrangements and supportive policies.

The study discovered that female physicians were associated with a reduction in 30-day mortality rates among female patients hospitalized with medical conditions (8.15% vs. 8.38% when treated by male physicians), suggesting a nuanced influence of physician sex on patient outcomes.

Innovative research using AI has identified early, gender-specific risk factors for Alzheimer’s, offering new avenues for preventive care in at-risk populations. Understanding these indicators is crucial for healthcare professionals aiming to implement early intervention strategies.

A recent study has found that women are twice as likely as men to report not receiving advice on tobacco cessation from their dental care provider. This finding highlights the need for dentists to ensure equitable provision of information and intervention programs.