Women Physicians in Leadership Roles in Critical Care Medicine or Academic Medicine-A Systematic Literature Review.

Objective: To systematically review and synthesize the evidence surrounding factors impacting women rising to leadership positions in critical care medicine (CCM).

Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from 2011 to 2024.

Study Selection: Articles included were cohort studies, surveys, and interviews addressing women physicians practicing in CCM and related fields of academic medicine.

Airbag Vests in Equestrian Sports: Is Use Associated with Harm?

Airbag vests (AV) are increasingly popular in equestrian sports. The efficacy of AV in protecting against serious injury has not been adequately analyzed, nor have product testing standards been established. This study provides an overview of current research to understand AV efficacy and future areas of improvement.