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Nearly six in ten physicians report a net worth exceeding $1 million, showcasing the financial rewards of a medical career despite recent economic turbulence.

Prostate cancer screening guidelines that use race as a criterion are under ethical scrutiny, with experts calling for a shift towards universal, unbiased risk assessment that addresses socioeconomic factors and healthcare access disparities.

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.

Autonomous AI at the point of care significantly increases diabetic retinopathy screening rates among young patients, addressing access gaps in underserved communities and offering a practical solution to improve patient outcomes.

Telemental health (TMH) usage among racially minoritized youth dropped significantly from 62% to 51% between 2019 and 2020, highlighting urgent disparities in access and the need for systemic reforms.

An AI-powered test using dried blood spots can diagnose pancreatic, gastric, and colorectal cancers in minutes with 82–100% sensitivity, offering a cost-effective alternative for low-income regions.