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Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers
Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation
Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
Retinal OCT Measures Tied to Intracranial Pressure in Children
OCT parameters have sensitivity, specificity of 89, 62 percent for detecting elevated intracranial pressure
Deep Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa
Significant improvements in affective symptoms and body mass index for treatment-refractory anorexia
ASA: Pre-Hospital tPA May Reduce Stroke Disability
Findings for patients given tPA in a mobile stroke unit
$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training
Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
ASA: Male Stroke Patients Twice As Likely to Get Timely tPA
Researchers not sure why the disparity exists
ASA: Headache Precedes Stroke More Often in Kids Than Adults
However, ischemic strokes still very rare in children
ASA: Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function After Stroke
Most effective programs offer exercises aimed at strength, balance, stretching, and aerobic fitness
Cyberattacks Remain Serious Threat to Health Providers
Processes, technology should be boosted against cyberthreats, which are becoming more sophisticated
