Recent Articles
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Improving brain surgery with laser-guided tool
Dorothy L. TenglerFor every 100,000 people in the United States (US), approximately 221 have been diagnosed with brain tumors, 138,054 with a malignant tumor and more than 550,042 with a non-malignant tumor. Metastatic brain tumors are the most common. Surgery is an essential component in the treatment of these brain tumors. However surgeons face challenges when removing brain tumors. They need to remove all the tumor without leaving behind any cells that could start a new tumor. They also need to be extremely careful not to damage any healthy tissue to minimize any risk to the patient.
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Is startup biotech funding at risk?
Mike WokaschOver the past couple of decades, small biotech companies have been an invaluable source of exciting new drug treatments. As a result, investors have been handsomely rewarded for funding these high-risk, speculative technologies that helped fill depleted Big Pharma pipelines. Companies with any hope for delivering a return on investor money have two possibilities; have one of their technologies acquired or have the entire company acquired by a cash rich Big Pharma or Big Biotech.
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Cigarette trafficking: A big problem in a small package
Liz MurphyThe circumvention of a state's cigarette excise tax may not seem like a criminal enterprise worthy of serious attention from law enforcement. But Corporal Detective Johnny Capocelli of Virginia's Chesterfield County Police Department strongly disagrees. "This isn't a tax issue. This is about the criminal activities associated with cigarette trafficking," Capocelli says. "And it's so new that many law enforcement agencies aren't getting into it yet."
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Social media etiquette
Charlotte BohnettSocial media has been around for a while, but corporate presence on such platforms is still relatively new and continually evolving. As such, companies still have plenty of lessons to learn. We’ve all seen the news articles about brands committing major faux paus online, and sadly, these companies could have avoided most, if not all, of these blunders. It’s not too late for you, though.
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Exporting the revolution: Shale gas goes global. Or does it?
Lucy WallworkBy now there are few who doubt the transformative impact of U.S.-produced unconventional resources on both the domestic and international markets. But there is little consensus on the odds of the so-called 'shale revolution' going global.
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Anonymity often leads to physician bullying online
Pamela Lewis DolanDiscussions that used to take place around water coolers and in doctor’s lounges have moved to online message boards, blogs and social media sites. But the Internet has also given some physicians an outlet to unleash vitriolic commentary many would never consider unleashing on a colleague in person.
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What is the best method to train your dog?
Yvonne Fehr Pet CareWouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple answer to this question? The wide array of methods and theories can be quite overwhelming.
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Flying into entropy
Mark HuberThe Affordable Care Act passed, people read it, and many still can’t fathom all that it implies, especially for the air medical industry. We are flying into entropy.
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Boiler maintenance is mandatory but not expensive
Sandy O'LearBoiler tune-ups are just the beginning of energy efficiency program rebates.
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The ultimate proposal editing checklist: 7 steps to a more persuasive document
Joe LattaProposals are important. And with a growing focus on procurement transparency and objectivity, a high quality proposal can mean the difference between a big win and an almost-was.