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National provider identifiers are vulnerable to theft
(HealthDay)—National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) are vulnerable to identity theft, according to an article published in Physicians Practice.
Aug 22, 2018
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What happens to stolen guns?
Only about one per cent of all gun transactions in the US are thefts, and there is no evidence that theft is an important source of guns to those who use them to commit violent crimes. In an analysis of nationwide and state-specific ...
Apr 25, 2018
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Embezzlement widespread in medical practices
(HealthDay)—Embezzlement is widespread among medical practices, and knowing the warning signs is helpful for preventing it, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Oct 1, 2017
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Medicare plans to replace Social Security numbers on cards
Old Medicare cards will be going in the shredder.
May 30, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Video games – a moral game changer?
With 98 per cent of Australian households with children having at least one form of video game, it not only seems logical but indeed ethical that we discuss the moral content of videogames.
Aug 19, 2016
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Medical identity theft incidents increasing
(HealthDay)—Medical identity theft is on the rise, costly to consumers, and challenging to resolve, according to the fifth annual report published by the Ponemon Institute.
Jun 23, 2015
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Threatening parents isn't the way to protect children from videogame violence
Headteachers from 16 schools in Cheshire have warned parents by letter that they would be reported to the authorities if they allowed their children to play videogames marked as suitable for adults with an 18 age rating.
Apr 1, 2015
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Violent videogames linked to risk of crime, alcohol abuse
Violent videogames glorifying antisocial characters could increase teenage gamers' risk of criminal and other risky behavior like smoking and alcohol use, a US study said Monday.
Aug 4, 2014
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Doctors nationwide victimized in ID theft fraud
Many doctors and other health care professionals across the United States are reporting identity theft by criminals who used their personal information to file false tax returns and obtain refunds.
May 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feelings of failure, not violent content, foster aggression in video gamers
The disturbing imagery or violent storylines of videos games like World of Warcraft or Grand Theft Auto are often accused of fostering feelings of aggression in players. But a new study shows hostile behavior is linked to ...
Apr 7, 2014
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