Recent Articles
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States starting to respond to gabapentin abuse
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalSeveral states around the country have started to respond to a yet another growing problem: gabapentin abuse. Over the past several years, a series of reports and studies have confirmed that patients are using high doses of gabapentin for recreational purposes. The same types of drug-seeking behaviors, euphoria and even withdrawal symptoms are exhibited that have traditionally been associated with controlled substances.
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Nate Holzapfel: Secrets to selling to the millennial mindset
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTasked with energizing the crowd for the second day of the Sunbelt Builders Show, Nate Holzapfel took the center stage to engage with audience members on "building business relationships."
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How violent environments disrupt sleep
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareTeens experience changes in sleep as part of normal development during puberty. Adapting to the need for more sleep and shifting circadian rhythms can make the normal developmental transition in sleep patterns difficult.
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Successful leaders control their time
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBeing busy does not mean we are successful, happy or even good at what we do. It can mean we are invigorated by our work and enjoy filling every free minute doing or thinking about it. But often, we are busy because of someone else's poor planning, emergency or inefficiency.
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Finding the proper place for the arts in education: Drama
Sheilamary Koch EducationLike the rest of the arts, participating in drama serves as a weapon against ignorance and gives young people tools that enable them to think and act for themselves in their lives.
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Charcoal treats: Latest food fad may black out medications’ properties
Katherine Radin Food & BeverageOver-the-top ice cream cones, rainbow bagels, unicorn Frappuccinos ... Every few months, a new food fad hits, prompting diners to share bright photos of the latest treat on their social media feeds.
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7 technologies that will transform the hospitality industry by 2025
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was in Baltimore last week for the annual iCHRIE (International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education) Conference, where hospitality professors and graduate students got together to showcase their research work and network with one another. Additionally, selected executives in major hospitality firms were invited to share their perspectives about the industry and their views on the future trends.
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Darren Woodson: Be compelled to drive your business forward
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe seats of the Hilton Anatole hotel were filled in anticipation for the opening session of this year's Sunbelt Builders Show featuring former Dallas Cowboy Darren Woodson as a keynote speaker.
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Leadership for the line officer
Keith Funderburk Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat has happened to the leadership in law enforcement? I hear this question from officers around the nation in a consistent fashion.
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Corticosteroids may do more harm than good in severe asthmatics
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe primary treatment for asthma may actually worsen the disease, according to a recent study published in the journal JCI Insight. While corticosteroids are the mainstay for asthma treatment, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) suggest the therapy may worsen the disease in some patients.