Women in our inner-city tertiary care center expressed gender preference for their endoscopist at rates similar to those seen in previous studies. A higher percentage of men had a gender preference than previously reported. Both men and women with a history of abuse are significantly more likely to prefer a woman endoscopist. Physicians should be aware of these high preference rates to increase compliance and optimize patient care.

Using CT scans obtained for other indications, we found low rates of osteopenia and osteoporosis that may otherwise have gone undiagnosed. Refinement of opportunistic screening may have advantages in terms of cost-savings and earlier detection of bone loss.