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For patients with alopecia areata

UVA-1 Promising for Patients With Refractory Alopecia Areata

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Sustained improvement for four patients who underwent 75 sessions of UVA-1 phototherapy
A new study suggests surgeons could use a patient's body mass index to determine how much fat extraction is safe in liposuction. The findings were published in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

BMI Could Help Guide Fat Extraction Limits in Liposuction

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Patients with higher body mass can have more removed safely, researchers claim
Spironolactone may be an effective treatment for female pattern hair loss

Spironolactone Seems Effective for Female Pattern Hair Loss

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Patients with acne or hirsutism show significantly better response to spironolactone
A new report commissioned by the U.S. government contends that most Americans will encounter at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime

IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error

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Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
Health insurance deductibles have risen more than six times faster than American workers' average wages since 2010

Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages

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One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
Many medical schools are integrating discussions of cost

Medical Schools Teaching Students About Costs of Care

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Importance of understanding costs due to ACA, prevalence of high-deductible plans
Physicians

Docs in Productivity Models Likely to Encounter Compensation Caps

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Physicians, especially those working in a productivity model, must understand compensation caps
In 2012 there were an estimated 301 physician office visits per 100 persons

2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864

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Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Choosing preferred activities for a work break and taking a break earlier in the shift are linked to more resource recovery after a break

Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break

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Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Physicians who volunteer their medical expertise should consider their legal risks

Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage

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Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice