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Receiving medical care from fraud and abuse perpetrators

Outcomes Poor With Medical Care From Fraud, Abuse Perpetrators

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Mortality and emergency hospitalization rates higher in Medicare beneficiaries with FAP exposures
A skin cancer prevention program -- "SunSmart" -- can create lasting changes in sun protection behavior and contribute to the decline in melanoma rates

SunSmart Program Ups Sun Protection Behaviors

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Findings based on decades-long study in Australia
For postmenopausal women

Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk

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Total physical activity linked to lower risk for hip fracture, but increased risk for knee fracture
Greater electronic device use

Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens

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While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
The majority of physicians are dissatisfied with their current electronic health record systems

Doctors Mostly Dissatisfied With Electronic Health Record Systems

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Despite dissatisfaction, few practices considering switching systems
There is dramatic seasonal variation in rates of admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation

CHEST: Admissions, Deaths for COPD Vary by Season

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Longer length of stay, higher hospital charges seen in January, February, March
The drugs most frequently involved in drug overdose deaths in 2017 varied regionally in the United States

CDC: Drugs Involved in Overdose Deaths Varied Regionally in 2017

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Overdose deaths involving fentanyl or cocaine higher in regions east of Mississippi River
Early-stage Alzheimer disease seems to put households at risk for large adverse changes in liquid assets and may reduce net wealth

Early-Stage Alzheimer Disease Has Adverse Financial Consequences

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Robust evidence shows households are at significant risk for large adverse changes in liquid assets
A substantial proportion of cases of cardiovascular disease among black individuals are associated with hypertension

One-Third of CVD in Blacks Attributable to Hypertension

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Authors say efforts to maintain normal blood pressure may cut cardiovascular disease
Teen use of both flavored and nonflavored tobacco decreases with enforced flavored tobacco restriction policies

Bans on Flavored Products Can Cut Any Tobacco Use in Teens

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Reduced availability, decreased youth use seen within six months of policy's implementation