A survey of 1,615 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revealed significant impacts on daily and emotional health, yet also found communication gaps with health care providers. Published in the Journal of the COPD Foundation, the survey found fewer than half of patients said they shared many details of their symptoms with clinicians. "The treatment of COPD keeps changing, as well as the health care environment, so it is important to understand what is currently happening," said David Mannino of the foundation.

LGBTQ+ teens in the US are more likely to have sleep difficulties, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescence. Factors such as violence, bullying and family rejection contributed to the problem. Supportive family and school environments were associated with better sleep for LGBTQ+ teens.

The rate of neonatal male circumcision in the US dropped from 54.1% to 49.3% from 2012 to 2022, according to a research letter in JAMA Pediatrics. Circumcision rates remained stable for Black and Hispanic infants but declined for white infants. "These findings align with prior trends and reflect sociodemographic changes and evolving cultural, clinical, and policy landscapes," researchers wrote.

Minimally invasive surgery is transforming orthopedics by enabling procedures with smaller incisions, less tissue trauma and faster recoveries. Advances in arthroscopy, robotics and imaging are expanding the capabilities of ambulatory surgery centers and facilitating the migration of total joint replacements and complex spine procedures to outpatient settings.

A study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice found that children with early-onset atopic dermatitis are at an increased risk of developing moderate to severe asthma. The study evaluated 10,688 children aged 5 to 11 and found significant associations between early atopic dermatitis and asthma severity, suggesting that early identification and monitoring of atopic dermatitis in children could be crucial for managing asthma risk.

Low-income individuals show a higher prevalence of eating disorders, challenging the stereotype that these disorders affect only the affluent, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. The research notes that food insecurity can lead to unhealthy eating patterns and mental health issues, and experts warn that recent cuts to nutrition programs could exacerbate the situation.

A survey by Strategic Education found 55% of US health care workers plan to change roles within a year, either within their current organizations or externally. The survey found 49% of respondents cited inadequate compensation and benefits as a reason, while 48% cited burnout and 48% cited a lack of career advancement opportunities. The survey also found 80% of workers felt health care professionals were taken for granted.

A study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery found that head and neck cancer trials without statistically significant results were 11 times less likely to be published compared with those with significant outcomes. The analysis of 100 trials also found that incomplete trials were three times less likely to be published. "Publication bias is not limited to head and neck cancer clinical trials. This is a widespread issue that can have considerable consequences for the medical community," first author Ethan Lewis said.