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Data breaches can happen to small medical practices

Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches

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Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
Findings regarding the accuracy of two pulse oximetry-based baby monitors are concerning

Accuracy of Hypoxia-Based Baby Monitors Is Concerning

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One monitor detected hypoxemia, but was inconsistent; second never detected hypoxemia
Twelve weeks of spinal manipulative therapy combined with exercise therapy is more effective than exercise therapy alone over a one-year period for adolescents with chronic low back pain

Spinal Manipulation Plus Exercise Effective for Teen Low Back Pain

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Spinal manipulative therapy plus exercise more effective than exercise alone over one-year period
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
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
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
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
Non-smoking adolescents with tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) have increased risk of TSE-related symptoms

Teen Smoke Exposure Tied to Increase in Related Symptoms

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Exposure in non-smoking adolescents linked to increased risk of ED and/or urgent care visits
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
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