Recent Articles
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Surviving a board of pharmacy inspection
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalCommunity pharmacy is stressful, even on our best days. There is the pressure to fill more prescriptions, check for drug interactions and answer questions at an increasingly faster pace. But maybe nothing — except possibly dealing with a prescription error — is more stressful than getting a surprise inspection from your state board of pharmacy (BOP). I have been managing pharmacies for enough years to have experienced plenty of such inspections, and I'm happy to share some advice with the next generation of pharmacists.
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The evolution of sports injury treatments: One provider’s experience
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales Medical & Allied HealthcareI was just like many other sports injury providers when I graduated from school — I thought I knew more than I did. I was prepared to apply many of the treatments and rehab techniques I learned in school and seminars in my new practice. I was so smart! Not really.
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Hog poison fight in Texas ends — for now
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureEver since Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller approved Kaput for use on hogs back in February, supporters and opponents of the poison have fought a fierce battle in the forum of public opinion, in the courts and in the legislature. Despite the best efforts of those opposed to the use of the warfarin-based hog poison, efforts to ban it in this session of the Texas legislature proved fruitless.
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What’s in your wallet? Lessons in American money
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationWhat do George Washington, an Egyptian pyramid and a bald eagle have in common? They all appear on the U.S. one-dollar bill! But they are not the only symbols on the dollar bill, consistently the bill most printed by the U.S. government. How many Americans know the history of and symbols on our money? I admit to being one who knew far less than I should have and far less than I wanted to.
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Everything you need to know about CASL’s final rollout
Lonny Alfred CommunicationsIt's that time again — and we're not talking about summer Fridays or your annual family getaway trip. This post is all about Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), which will soon implement its final phase July 1. With less than a month away, here's what businesses need to know.
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What should my gifted child be doing over the summer?
Susan Winebrenner EducationSummer is beginning, and you haven't made any activity plans for your gifted child. By the end of this month, you may be regretting that decision. Here are some suggestions for your consideration.
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Can suicide intervention at the ED save lives?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough many suicide attempts go unreported or untreated, surveys suggest that at least 1 million people in the United States intentionally try to kill themselves each year, and 45,000 are successful. Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., and there are about 121 suicides each day, nearly one every 13 minutes.
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Consumers conflicted about color
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesDeep down in their hearts, consumers prefer brightly or boldly colored spaces. But when it comes to decorating their homes, they tend to opt for neutral tones. Interestingly, though, when shopping for a home, prospective buyers gravitate toward those with color and shun those with a lot of pale spaces.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: Animal behavior and human perception
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareIn previous articles, I've mentioned that we can say nothing about what an animal's behavior means unless we know the context in which is occurs. In the case of companion animals, a key contextual element is the owners' and others' emotional perception of those animals.
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3 ways to protect your church’s data
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityTechnology is an excellent ministry tool. We can communicate with our members via email, text message, push notification, social media and more. We're able to help people find a small group using the church database, and we can offer services online.