Unknown Causes of Death in Cancer Patients.

Objectives: Deaths from an unknown cause are difficult to adjudicate and oncologic studies of comparative effectiveness often demonstrate inconsistencies in incorporating these deaths and competing events (eg, heart disease and stroke) in their analyses. In this study, we identify cancer patients most at risk for death of an unknown cause.

Methods: This retrospective, population-based study used cancer registry data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (1992-2015).

Sex Disparities in Productivity among Oculoplastic Surgeons.

 The aim of the study is to investigate sex differences in academic rank, publication productivity, and National Institute of Health (NIH) funding among oculoplastic surgeons and whether there is an association between American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) membership and scholarly output.  Sex, residency graduation year, and academic rank were obtained from institutional websites of 113 U.S.

The Effect of Medical Home on Shared Decision-Making for Caregivers of Children with Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioral Health Conditions.

Introduction: Known as the "pinnacle of patient-centered care," shared decision-making (SDM) is the process that enables and encourages the health care provider, the patient, and/or their caregiver (parent or guardian) to participate collaboratively in medical decisions. Prior research indicates that children with emotional, developmental, or behavioral health conditions (EDB) are less likely to attain SDM than children with other special health care needs (SHCNs). This study investigates whether the presence of a medical home reduces disparities in SDM among children with EDB when compared to children with other SHCNs and the general pediatric population.

Characteristics Associated With New Patient Appointment No-Shows at an Academic Ophthalmology Department in the United States.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify patient and appointment characteristics associated with no-shows to new patient appointments at a US academic ophthalmology department.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: This was a study of all adult patients with new patient appointments scheduled with an attending ophthalmologist at Penn State Eye Center between January 1 and December 31 of 2019.

Sex Differences in Academic Rank, Scholarly Productivity, National Institutes of Health Funding, and Industry Ties Among Academic Cornea Specialists in the United States.

Purpose: This study analyzed sex differences among cornea specialists with regards to academic rank, scholarly productivity, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, and industry partnerships.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: This was a study of faculty at 113 US academic programs.