Recent Articles
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Employee assistance programs offer help to veterans with PTSD
Joy Burgess Civil & GovernmentWith the growing number of veterans in the workplace, many employers have employee assistance programs in place that offer help to veterans, specifically to those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, other mental health problems and reintegration issues.
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Sleep: The most important part of the day
Jeff White Sports & FitnessWe live in a fast-paced society. Everything needs to be done now, and there's always more we have to do. Being able to do it all is good, but to do it all at the expense of getting a full night's sleep or adequate rest can be detrimental to your health.
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In California, a warning sign for future helicopter regulation
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveCalifornia has long led the nation in many public policy trends, from mandating lower-emission automobiles to property tax reform. So when something new happens there, it pays for everyone — not just those who live there — to take note.
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Creating a recall system protocol
Jill Nesbitt Oral & Dental HealthcareTo keep your patients coming back for their dental cleanings, you need an organized protocol to contact them. There are a variety of ways to contact patients these days, from phone calls and letters, to emails and text messages. But when should you use which one?
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Nurses and their health: Forging a path forward
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationA recent study by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles reveals that the number of American nurses who smoke decreased significantly between 2007 and 2011. The results, published on January 8th in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has certainly produced echoes of optimism when it comes to the health of nurses and the example that they are able to set for patients.
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Assessing risk in preparation for a disaster recovery plan
Curtis Fease Facilities & GroundsAnyone involved in facility management knows how difficult it can be to manage a building properly. From focusing on energy efficiency to meeting government regulations, the job can be extremely demanding. One of the most important parts of facility management, however, is also one of the most overlooked.
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Is CVS blowing smoke about cigarettes?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalCVS Pharmacy has been on the front page of the health section of every major newspaper since the company announced recently its decision to stop carrying tobacco products in stores. As a pharmacist who has spent the vast majority of his career in the retail space, I must admit I have surprisingly mixed feelings about this move.
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The truth about the ‘water-energy nexus’
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesEnvironmentalists campaigning against the accelerating development of U.S. shale will not be heartened by the latest State Department study suggesting a minimal environmental impact for the Keystone XL pipeline. But in a world of highly-politicized studies on the unpredictable consequences of hydraulic fracturing technologies, the issue of water use during production is an increasingly contentious one, particularly in arid southern states such as Texas.
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5 tricks to make income tax time less painful
Karen Childress Civil & GovernmentWho, aside from maybe accountants, looks forward to April 15 each year? No one. But since paying income taxes each year isn't optional, just do it and get it over with. Here are five ways to make paying taxes a little less painful.
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Latest research offers promise in detection of pancreatic cancer
Rosemary Sparacio Science & TechnologyPancreatic cancer causes more than 38,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, and is the fourth-most common cause of cancer deaths in the western world. Recently, however, two studies have identified biomarkers that show potential as a method for early detection of pancreatic cancer.