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Dairy Intake and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Frequent consumption of dairy products is associated with a modest increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in women and men. In addition, intake of high-fat dairy is associated with decreased risk of PD.
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The Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient
Dizziness is a common complaint among emergency department patients. Emergency providers need to differentiate benign from serious causes.
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ACEP Unveils Geriatric Accreditation Program
Association recognizes the growing role that emergency medicine plays in the care of older adults, especially in a value-based health system.
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Does This Older Patient Have a Spinal Fracture? Evaluation and Management of Spinal Fractures in Older Adults
Older adults present unique challenges for the clinician. Missing a spinal fracture can have devastating consequences for this more fragile population. The authors review the clinical presentation, injury patterns, and unique considerations for imaging and management of spinal fractures in older adults.
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Legal Case Shows Risk of Improper Patient Info Disclosure
An ongoing legal case illustrates the risk healthcare providers face when they do not properly safeguard patient data and make it available to third parties without consent, even when complying with a subpoena.
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OCR Concerned About HIPAA Contingency Plans
The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently urged healthcare organizations to develop contingency plans for crises that could compromise protected health information covered under HIPAA.
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$18 Million Verdict Returned After Infection Misdiagnosis, Paraplegia
A delay in diagnosis led to the patient's spinal abscess, causing paraplegia.
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Botched Open-heart Surgery Results in $68 Million Verdict
The lawsuit alleged the surgeon left the room during open-heart surgery, leaving the patient still bleeding.
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Healthcare Slow to Patch Software, Creating Vulnerability
The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries are not adequately patching software, leaving their systems vulnerable to attack, according to a recent survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute.
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Resources for Reducing Workplace Violence Injuries
There are many resources risk managers can use when implementing a comprehensive workplace violence program in a healthcare facility.