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National Provider Identifiers are vulnerable to identity theft

National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft

Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
For low-income older adults who live in subsidized housing

Paramedic-Led Intervention Cuts Ambulance Calls

Fewer ambulance calls, better QALYs for low-income adults living in subsidized housing
Older black survivors of in-hospital cardiac arrest have worse long-term survival than whites

Lower Long-Term Survival for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in Blacks

Black survivors of in-hospital cardiac arrest have lower survival at one, three, five years versus whites
The Trump administration's plan to relax pollution rules for coal-fired power plants will increase carbon emissions and cause up to 1

Plan to Relax Coal-Fired Power Plant Rules Could Up Mortality

EPA predicts between 470 and 1,400 premature deaths a year by 2030
The expiration dates of certain batches of EpiPens have been extended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in an effort to reduce shortages of the life-saving devices.

FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Dates to Tackle Shortage

Shortages due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated the recommendations for screening for cervical cancer; the final recommendation statement has been published in the Aug. 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

USPSTF Updates Guidance for Cervical Cancer Screening

Cytology recommended every three years from age 21; different screening options from age 30 to 65
Patients report that doctors are routinely not discussing known risk factors for common causes of death

Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients

Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
The American Medical Association encourages patient education to raise awareness of the risks associated with opioid use after a prolonged period of sobriety

Patient Education Urged to Prevent Opioid OD After Sobriety

Airlines also encouraged to include naloxone in emergency medical kits
The Women's Preventive Services Initiative recommends annual urinary incontinence screening for women and referral for further evaluation and treatment if indicated

WPSI Recommends Annual Urinary Incontinence Screening

Due to limited evidence, other experts urge caution in implementing guideline for women
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Young, Growing Athletes at High Risk for ACL Injuries

Athletic teams should provide program that includes muscle strengthening, proper technique training