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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
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
Media violence has become a routine part of the daily lives of American children

AAP: Parents Need to Limit Kids’ Exposure to Media Violence

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Parents should be mindful of their children's media diet, while media should stop glorifying aggression
Among clinical and sociodemographic characteristics

Baseline Depression Symptoms Tied to Low Med Adherence

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Findings among minority, low-sociodemographic teens with new-onset diabetes
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder are associated with increased odds of bulimia nervosa

PMS, PMDD Linked to Increased Odds of Bulimia Nervosa

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No link for premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and binge-eating disorder
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