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Progress has been made toward developing lab-grown cartilage that could postpone or possibly eliminate the need for hip replacement surgery in younger arthritis patients

Progress for Lab-Grown Cartilage As Hip Replacement Option

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Implant made of patients' stem cells and synthetic 'scaffolding'
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
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
The therapeutic benefit of stellate ganglion block for debilitating photophobia secondary to trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia has been described in a case report published online July 5 in Pain Practice.

Stellate Ganglion Block Beneficial in Postherpetic Neuralgia

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Report demonstrates benefit in severe photophobia secondary to trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia
Synthetic cannabinoids are sending increasing numbers of U.S. users to hospitals

Increase in Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings

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Education needed about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoids
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
Metamizole seems to be safer than other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and causes fewer gastric and duodenal ulcers in postoperative pain management

Metamizole Could Be Alternative to Classical NSAIDs

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Fewer gastric, duodenal ulcers with metamizole; limited risk of bleeding in post-op pain management
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
One week of bed rest is associated with a substantial reduction in skeletal muscle mass and decreased whole-body insulin sensitivity

One Week of Bed Rest Lowers Muscle Mass, Insulin Sensitivity

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No alterations in skeletal muscle lipid content or saturation level, markers of oxidative stress