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• Investigational hyperbaric oxygen therapy indications

  Eugene R. Worth Medical & Allied Healthcare

  We would like to start this series by emphasizing that we are not recommending hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for off-label indications. However, the use of HBOT for certain off-label conditions may be supported by some evidence, as described by case reports, case series, or small randomized controlled trials (RCTs). In this series, we will provide an overview of off-label indications for HBOT and review existing evidence for several conditions. We are going to start with an overview of off-label HBOT. To do so, we must define the boundaries of "on"- and "off"-label HBOT use.

• Australian study: Organs once deemed unsafe for transplant may be OK

  Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Australian research suggests organs once deemed too risky for transplant may actually be safe. The study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, says it may be safe to transplant organs from donors with high-risk behaviors, as long as the donor tests negative for blood-borne viruses like HIV and any type of hepatitis. International guidelines frequently reject donors who inject drugs intravenously; work as sex workers; are homosexual; spent time in jail; or had sex with a person with a high-risk lifestyle.

• The cities of the future, here today

  Dave G. Houser Construction & Building Materials

  About 12,000 years ago, the Neolithic Revolution marked the transition in human history from nomadic hunting and gathering to settling in permanent communities. In all probability, from that time forward mankind has fantasized about a city of the future. Today, we've discovered a number of real-life brick-and-mortar — or rather, glass, steel, ashcrete and carbon fiber — developments that suggest that the cities of the future may be nearer at hand than we think.

• 5 ways to simplify key processes at your hospital

  Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare Administration

  As a hospital administrator, you seek to streamline processes at your facility on an ongoing basis. Your institution likely uses focused studies and seeks complex feedback to make this happen. But sometimes the easiest fixes are the most effective. Consider these simple, research-driven strategies to make your staff’s jobs easier, increase your patients' satisfaction, save costs, and sharpen your focus. Plus, you can start implementing them immediately.

• Travel2020: Sustainable meetings resonate with socially conscious attendees

  Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  CWT Meetings & Events says that sustainability will continue to be an even more important business consideration for the $840 billion industry in 2020. The company’s research is outlined in a feature included in a report, "The Future of Sustainable Events." As activists protest in some of the world’s best-known destinations demand action on climate change, companies are increasingly taking notice. "The sustainability of the meetings and events industry, in fact of the entire travel industry, is at the forefront of companies’ and planners’ minds in 2020," said CWT Senior Vice President and Managing Director Derek Sharp.

• How to keep association sprawl in check

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  Urban sprawl is described as unplanned growth. Little thought is given to how the elements combine to add value. A gas station next to a hospital and apartment complex does not add value. Instead, a planned community increases quality of life and value by strategically integrating components. Sprawl can affect associations. Components are often added by successive boards and strategic planning retreats. How the elements integrate or add value are not considered.

• Tips from frequent flyers, medical professionals on how to stay healthy

  Catherine Iste Medical & Allied Healthcare

  We have been on this planet for a really long time; yet somehow, we continue to find ways to rethink the basics of our existence. At any given moment, we can find a new trend addressing what, when and even how we should eat, sleep or exercise. However, there are some among us who seem to function quite successfully outside of the trends, remaining healthy and happy despite challenging work environments. To prepare for winter, here are a few tips from medical professionals and frequent flyers on how to stay healthy despite working in environments full of germs.

• Mixed expectations for interior design businesses at year’s end

  Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  Interior design activity in the third quarter of the year was by and large mixed, with some sectors and some regions faring better than others. That trend is expected to continue throughout the fourth quarter, based on recent surveys of designer sentiment. Rising costs of products and materials, along with growing uncertainty about the health of the economy, have put a damper on client demand for new projects and larger projects. On the whole, residential firms experienced only a modest decline in activity during the summer.

• The reasons behind seasonal food marketing

  Bambi Majumdar Food & Beverage

  McDonald’s McRib, the famous fast-food "barbecue" sandwich with a cult following, is back for a limited time. This is one of the most popular seasonal items on the American menu along with Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Similar endeavors of other fast-food chains include seasonal turkey sandwiches from Subway, Dunkin’s slew of pumpkin-flavored treats, Coca-Cola’s Christmas trucks, and others. So, why are seasonal items all the rage?

• Workplace boundaries: Some workers don’t like your hugs or your pets

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  You may spend more time at work than you do with your family, but that doesn’t mean employees want to be treated like your family members. According to the 2019 Workplace Boundaries Report by Udemy, some workers are overstepping boundaries, and it’s making their co-workers very uncomfortable. In an effort to make the workplace feel more like home, many companies are relaxing their rules. However, some workers think organizations have gone overboard in certain areas. For example, 66% believe co-workers shouldn’t be allowed to bring pets to work, and 65% believe that workout or athleisure clothes are not appropriate for work.

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