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New study affirms cancer link to gum disease
Scott Murray Oral & Dental HealthcareWhen the dangers of cancer are discussed or advertised, the link to gum disease doesn’t always come up. In fact, some could argue it doesn’t get mentioned enough. Now, with new research reinforcing the link between cancer and advanced gum disease, it’s becoming even more imperative that people start paying closer attention to the dangers. The new data can be found in a long-term collaborative study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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US employers create 200,000 jobs in January
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe U.S. economy added 200,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, as the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1 percent, a 17-year low, in January for the fourth consecutive month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The number of unemployed workers, 6.7 million, remained unchanged in January. However, there was movement in the jobless rates for major worker sectors in January.
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Medication-assisted treatment gets a big expansion in California
Bill Becken Medical & Allied HealthcareThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) have recently stepped up their fight of the multimillion-dollar anti-opioid war by opening an expansive new front in the Golden State with $90 million in funds. These funds flow from the DHHS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the U.S. 21st Century Cures Act. The program is known as the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion Project.
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Serve on a board to make an even greater impact as a nurse
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationNurses are leaders in every sense of the word. Leadership is ingrained in nurses from the moment nursing school begins, and as nurses’ careers advance, leadership and personal authority often grow apace. How else can nurses choose positions that provide the opportunity for true servant leadership in the interest of community groups, foundations, associations, non-profits, and other organizations? By serving on boards of directors and advisory boards where a nursing voice can add inestimable value.
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Minneapolis’ Super Bowl LII stadium sports innovative sustainable…
Michelle R. Matisons Facilities & GroundsWhether you are a football fan or not, you probably know that Super Bowl LII is scheduled to happen Feb. 4 at the new U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots. Beyond excitement for the game itself, there's a lot of buzz about the stadium itself, which can seat up to 70,000 fans.
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Whole Foods experiencing growing pains with new ordering system
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageLoyal Whole Foods customers are not happy. Their recent trips to the grocery store have been disappointing as they have been met with low inventory and empty shelves, giving the vibrant stores a rather dull feel.
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Study: Reducing unnecessary transport of fallen seniors
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareResults from a recent study suggest that collaboration between emergency medical services (EMS) and primary care physicians (PCP) could reduce the number of unnecessary hospital transports of assisted living residents after a fall.
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Hope on the horizon for Puerto Rico drug shortages
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn the wake of the two hurricanes that devastated Puerto Rico's way of life, the United States has experienced shortages of certain drugs. The magnitude of this impact has been felt by many hospitals across the United States that depend on a number of Baxter products, which are made in Puerto Rico.
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When will blockchain finally shift from potential to reality?
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn 2009, a Japanese man named Satoshi Nakamoto apparently invented both the first blockchain database and the world's first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. There are various theories about who Nakamoto really is, or whether Nakamoto is actually a group of people. He has never identified himself.
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Develop influencers, not just leaders
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTalent management, professional development and mentoring programs often focus on spotting potential leaders and developing their talent. While having a pipeline of leadership candidates is beneficial, these programs often overlook the importance of influencers.