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Improvement in cognitive ability is not associated with estrogen therapy among women who use it after menopause

Estradiol Doesn’t Boost Cognitive Function After Menopause

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No differences noted with treatment in either early or late menopause
Doctors aren't using one of the most effective weapons at their disposal in battling addiction to prescription opioids -- buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone)

Buprenorphine-Naloxone Use in Medicare Patients Low

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Prescribers represent less than 2 percent of the 381,575 prescribers with 56.5 million opioid claims
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
The U.S. prescription drug abuse epidemic has increased the risk of HIV outbreaks in rural and suburban communities

Rapid HIV Transmission Seen in Injection Drug Users in Rural U.S.

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Indiana case offers a lesson for other rural communities
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
Patients addicted to opioids are more likely to overcome their dependence if they receive a new long-acting implant rather than a daily treatment pill

Implant Non-Inferior to Daily Pill for Opioid Dependence

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Long-acting buprenorphine implant offers new treatment method for opioid, heroin addiction
The number of practicing psychiatrists declined from 2003 to 2013

Number of Practicing Psychiatrists Declining

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Findings may explain patient reports of poor access to mental health care
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
Physicians should be aware of the "female athlete triad

AAP Urges Awareness of Female Athlete Triad

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Conditions include amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and disordered eating
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