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From 1996 to 2013 there were considerable increases in personal health care spending in the United States

Personal Health Care Spending Continues to Soar in the U.S.

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Highest spending on diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and low back and neck pain in 2013
Undifferentiated autologous mesenchymal stem cells seeded onto a collagen scaffold shows promise for patients with torn meniscus

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Show Promise for Torn Meniscus

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First-in-human study shows clinical improvement for three patients with avascular meniscal tear
Health care provider burnout is negatively associated with quality and safety of health care

Health Care Provider Burnout Negatively Affects Quality, Safety

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Health care provider burnout negatively linked to quality and safety of health care
Participation in physical activity within seven days after injury is associated with reduced rates of persistent postconcussive symptoms

Risk of Postconcussive Symptoms Down With Early Exercise

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Participation in physical activity within seven days after injury linked to reduced rates of PPCS
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Long-Term DPP4-Inhibitor Use Not Tied to Fracture Risk in T2DM

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No increase in risk of any fracture, osteoporotic or hip fractures with continuous long-term use
The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced critical changes in its registration renewal process

DEA Announces Critical Changes in Registration Renewal Process

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The ability to renew a registration online after the expiration date will no longer be available
The estimated prevalence of attrition is 18 percent among general surgery residents

Attrition Prevalence 18 Percent for General Surgery Residents

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Attrition significantly more common for females; uncontrollable lifestyle common cause of attrition
Maci (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to repair symptomatic

FDA OKs Autologous Cellularized Scaffold for Knee Cartilage Repair

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For symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee in adult patients
While shock-absorbing insoles may not help prevent injury

Little Evidence Shock-Absorbing Insoles Prevent Injury, Fracture

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But custom-made foot orthotics might help, researchers report
In a position statement published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of Athletic Training

Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Dental Injuries

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Recommendations relate to planning considerations, education, and mouthguard efficacy