Prevalence and Determinants of Undiagnosed Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Adults.

Background Chronic liver diseases account for approximately 1.9 million deaths globally every year and negatively affect health-related quality of life. Early detection of liver disease may enable timely treatment, potentially improving patient outcomes.

Determinants of life dissatisfaction among adults in the United States: A cross-sectional analysis of the National Health Interview Survey.

The number of Americans who report dissatisfaction with their quality of life has increased over the past several decades. This study investigated social- and health-related determinants of life dissatisfaction among adults in the United States (US). We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey, a nationally representative sample of adults in the US.

The Impact of Tort Reforms on the Neurosurgical Malpractice Environment: A Systematic Review of Literature.

Background: Neurosurgeons, especially spine surgeons, have the highest risk of facing a malpractice claim. Average verdicts in spine surgery litigation has been shown to be over USD $1 million/case. This systematic review aimed to clarify the impact of tort reforms on neurosurgical health care environments across the United States, including patient outcomes, practice of defensive medicine, and physician supply aims.