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While overall U.S. medical spending growth slowed between 2004 and 2013

Health Expenditures Rising for Middle Class, Wealthy

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But, since 2004, simultaneous decline in expenditures for the nonelderly poor
Medicare per capita spending was much higher for beneficiaries who died during 2014 than for those who survived the entire year

Medicare Spending Up for Decedents Versus Survivors

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Average per capita spending for Medicare beneficiaries who died 4-fold higher than survivors
Labor compensation remains the single largest contributor to costs among physicians' offices

Labor Compensation, Purchased Goods, Service Biggest Spends

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Purchased goods and services saw the largest increase in 2012 spending
Use of multiple

Multiple, Sequential Light, Laser Sources No Benefit in Rosacea

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Use of multiple sources with ALA-PDT doesn't lead to significant improvement in patient outcome
The risk of facial fracture varies with age

Facial Fracture Risk Up for Older Women With Facial Injury

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Significantly increased risk for postmenopausal white and Asian women
Stress and burnout are increasingly prevalent among physicians

Burnout Can Have Acute Personal, Professional Consequences

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Physician burnout can contribute to failed relationships, substance abuse, suicidal ideation
For patients with skin cancer

Patient Satisfaction High for Mohs Micrographic Surgery

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For patients with skin cancer in the U.K., MMS well tolerated with high patient satisfaction scores
Growth in U.S. health spending is expected to average 5.8 percent for 2015 to 2025

Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent

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By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
For patients undergoing deeper dermal laser treatments of acne keloidalis nuchae and tattoos

Lidocaine/Prilocaine Optimal for Deeper Dermal Laser Procedures

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Better pain relief for deeper dermal laser treatments for acne keloidalis nuchae, tattoos
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the University of Texas at Austin's consideration of race and ethnicity in college admissions has implications for medical schools

Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions

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AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities