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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
The social networking app Grindr is feasible for distributing HIV self-test kits to men who have sex with men

Grindr Feasible for Distributing HIV Self-Tests to High-Risk MSM

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Feasible for distribution of kits to black, Latino men who have sex with men in Los Angeles
When used regularly

Consistent Use of Monthly Vaginal Ring Protects Against HIV

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African study shows women who use dapivirine ring consistently cut their risk of infection
The number of HIV/AIDS deaths worldwide each year has fallen since peaking in 2005

Global Fight Against HIV Remains Challenging

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Deaths continue 10-year decline, but new infections on the rise in many countries, especially in Africa
Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy is associated with a sustained reduction in genetically-linked HIV-1 infections among sexual partners

Early Initiation of ART Cuts HIV-1 Infection in Partners

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Risk of genetically-linked partner infection 93 percent lower with early antiretroviral therapy
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
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
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
Recommendations for the use of antiretroviral therapy in HIV infection have been updated for adults

Recommendations Updated for Use of Antiretroviral Tx in HIV

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Preexposure prophylaxis for at-risk individuals; postexposure prophylaxis for after exposure