National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft
Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
Preventable Adverse Drug Events Usually of Minor Severity in Kids
Incidence of pADEs is zero to 17 per 1,000 patient-days for children in general pediatric wards
Side Effects of Biologics for Rheumatic Dz May Up Anxiety
Common patient concerns are risks of cancer and tuberculosis activation
Patient Education Urged to Prevent Opioid OD After Sobriety
Airlines also encouraged to include naloxone in emergency medical kits
FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Dates to Tackle Shortage
Shortages due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues
Many Children With Asthma Do Not Have Medications Ready
Low-income urban preschoolers with asthma may not meet home medication readiness criteria
Declines in Life Expectancy in Many High-Income Countries
And increase in midlife death rates across racial and ethnic groups in the United States
Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims
Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
Odds of Death Up With Exposure to Pregabalin, Opioids
Dose-response association with highest odds of opioid-related death with high-dose pregabalin
CDC: Increase in Tianeptine Exposures From 2014 to 2017
Most commonly reported health effects were neurologic, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal
