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Prescription monitoring programs: An important tool to decrease diversion and abuse of opioids
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), or Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMPs), are electronic databases that track the dispensing of controlled substances, including opioids. PDMPs have been shown to not only decrease diversion and doctor shopping and favorably impact prescribing habits, but also to improve patient safety. Nonetheless, the use of these programs is very low. While there is a great deal of variability from state to state in terms of the type of information and the timeliness with which the information can be obtained from the PDMP, active participation in these programs by the prescribers contributes to appropriate prescribing of controlled substances. Consequently, use of PDMPs is an important component of the public health approaches to reduce prescription opioid misuse. Elsevier CME Share: 
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CDC: Measles cases reach 141
CDC officials reported Tuesday that 141 patients in 17 states and Washington, D.C., have been infected with measles, and 80% of the cases have been tied to the Disneyland outbreak. Illinois showed the highest growth in cases, with 11 so far this week, up from three last week. HealthDay News
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Moderate exercise may reduce cardiovascular risks in women
A U.K. study in the journal Circulation found that middle-aged women who engaged in moderate exercise two to three times per week were 20% less likely to develop heart disease, stroke or blood clots compared with women who got little or no exercise. Researchers found that more frequent exercise did not further reduce heart risks. HealthDay News
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CMS requests comments on advanced primary care models
The CMS is seeking ideas to support its plan to develop next-generation models to improve primary care delivery. Among the topics of interest identified by the agency are the role of health information technology in quality metrics and population health management through team-based care. Comments will be accepted through March 16. Health Data Management
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Menopausal symptoms linger for years, study says
A study from Wake Forest School of Medicine found women reported hot flashes and night sweats linked to menopause for an average of 7.4 years, and symptoms spanned almost 12 years for some. The study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine. HealthDay News
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Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing."
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