Recent Articles
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Study: How cost fits into the transport to a trauma center
Darla FerraraInjuries are the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 44, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Given that fact, it is understandable that EMS personnel — especially air medical services — look for the nearest trauma center when creating a transportation and treatment plan. But is this always the best choice?
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Future looking bright for Porsche Motorsport in 2014
David HurthThe 2013 endurance racing season is coming to an end, and Porsche racing fans have seen some great racing action. Among this season’s highlights: The new 991-based Porsche 911 RSR made a successful debut at the World Endurance Championship, and the German performance car maker came away with a victory in both GT classes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Window film improves building system performance
Steve DeBuskYou can spend a lot of time analyzing building system performance, looking for ways to reduce energy use and improve efficiency in HVAC equipment, lighting systems and the building envelope. As you work hard to prolong equipment life, reduce utility bills and lower operating costs, consider high-performance, low-e window film as a solution.
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Choosing the right font for your brand
Jessica TaylorWhether you’re coming up with a new logo, business card, brochure or website, fonts can say a lot about you and your business. Typography helps create an experience for your audience before they have even read a word; it tells a story about you and your business.
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Contract transparency: A win-win situation
Stefanie HeerwigContract transparency is increasingly advocated as a tool to achieve good governance in the extractive industries around the globe. Those opposing contract transparency argue that if the practice is not implemented consistently, nontransparent companies will have an advantage to transparent ones, and nontransparent countries will attract more investment compared to transparent ones.
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Let’s talk about stress
Jeff WhiteWhen was the last time you were in a stressful situation? Last week? Last month? Today? Many of us have experienced some level of stress in the not too distant past, and will probably experience more in the near future. But what exactly is stress? How can we deal with it?
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Complications from laser lipo when not performed by plastic surgeons
Dr. Jonathan KaplanLaser liposuction is powerful and requires training to avoid burning of the skin and extensive scarring. The problem is that most doctors using laser lipo are typically the least trained in liposuction techniques because they aren’t plastic surgeons.
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Stop arms: Why do motorists ignore them?
Mark HewittAll of the school buses that I have had the pleasure of driving have had some sort of stop arm attached — some even have two — so why is it that the most common line heard when I report a stop arm violation is “I didn't see you there”?
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Misdiagnosis of epilepsy in children is common, but preventable
Dr. Denise A. ValentiA study in 2000 found as many as 20 to 40 percent of epileptics may have been misdiagnosed. In the research, 31 of 74 adult men diagnosed with epilepsy were found to have alternative diagnosis, and this included 13 of 36 men who had been receiving anticonvulsant medications.
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The View from Europe: A bright future for refrigeration?
Andrew GavedThere have been some interesting developments at the farther reaches of research lately that could have an interesting bearing on the future of the refrigeration sector.