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For low-income older adults who live in subsidized housing

Paramedic-Led Intervention Cuts Ambulance Calls

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Fewer ambulance calls, better QALYs for low-income adults living in subsidized housing
National Provider Identifiers are vulnerable to identity theft

National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft

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Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
Adhering to a "secure

Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility

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Adhering to 'secure, preserve, fight' strategy recommended for areas with vulnerable patients
Catch-up doses of quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination are effective for girls and women aged 14 to 20 years at the time of first dose

Catch-Up HPV Doses Effective to Age 21 Against Cervical Neoplasia

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But catch-up doses not effective against CIN for women who initiated vaccination at 21 to 26 years
Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms

Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms

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More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
Rural and urban cancer patients with uniform care access through participation in a SWOG (formerly the Southwest Oncology Group) treatment trial have similar outcomes

Similar Outcomes for Rural, Urban Cancer Patients in SWOG Trials

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Few differences between rural, urban patients in cancer outcomes with uniform access to cancer care
Interim guidance recommends that men with possible Zika virus infection wait three months before trying to conceive or engaging in unprotected sex

Interim Guidance Provided for Men With Possible Zika Infection

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Men trying to conceive should wait three months or more before engaging in unprotected sex
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits

Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense

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Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Potential side effects of biological agents may increase anxiety in patients with rheumatic disease

Side Effects of Biologics for Rheumatic Dz May Up Anxiety

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Common patient concerns are risks of cancer and tuberculosis activation
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

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Due to limited evidence, other experts urge caution in implementing guideline for women