About The Study: In this cross-sectional study using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research database, alcohol-associated liver disease mortality increased significantly across demographic groups, with particularly concerning trends among women, younger adults, and American Indian and Alaska Native populations. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted public health interventions and enhanced surveillance, especially given the sustained impact of COVID-19 pandemic–related changes in alcohol consumption patterns. 

Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed the provision of low-value care in primary care settings. It was found that most of this care was provided by a small number of physicians. Among these, older physicians, physicians who were not board certified, and those having high patient volumes were more likely to provide low-value care.

Researchers at the University of Kansas led a study in which they measured the throwing arms of college baseball players in the preseason with wearable technology. Findings showed pitchers have thicker UCLs than position playerrs, and that all players had a thicker ligament in their throwing arms versus non-throwing arm. The study also found factors like arm slot do not correlate with the common elbow injury, despite conventional knowledge and can help players, trainers and others avoid the surgery that frequently leads baseball players to "Tommy John surgery."

ACS accreditation doesn’t just recognize quality, it helps create it.