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How dentists can help patients discover hypertension
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareThe month of May is officially known as National High Blood Pressure Education Month in the U.S. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and other health organizations use this time to spread awareness of the problem and how to best address it.
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Opioids and the proper treatment of mu receptor pain
David M. Heckman PharmaceuticalThe topic of opioid misadventures has received a significant amount of attention in both the healthcare media and national political talking points. Traditional solutions focus on reducing the availability of opioids. However, the mistreatment of patients with chronic mu receptor pain represents a major preventable vector to this healthcare crisis. Our efforts may be better applied by addressing the proper treatment of mu receptor pain.
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Wal-Mart’s omnichannel approach is winning — for now
Shawn Smajstrla RetailWhen Wal-Mart announced first-quarter earnings Thursday, the highlight was a surge in online sales. E-commerce for the retail giant rose 63 percent. Its stock subsequently rose more than 3 percent on the day and set a new high-water mark for its 52-week range.
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Printed electronics allow technological leap in wearable devices
Adolfo Benedito EngineeringPrinted electronics use traditional 3-D printing technologies for the deposition of conductive, semi-conductive and dielectric materials. This eases the development of new flexible electronic components, such as organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells, light-emitting devices (OLED), flexible screens and RFID antennas. These are examples of the numerous developments in organic electronics, which will be able to be printed partially or totally in the coming years.
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Violence against nurses caps off National Nurses Week
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationNational Nurses Week is a time of fun, festivities, celebrations and socialization. However, this past week's news of tragic, violent situations surrounding nurses and healthcare workers brings much-needed attention to the dirty little secret of violence against healthcare workers.
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Study reveals common sunscreen mistakes
Tammy Gibson Recreation & LeisureWhen was the last time you went outside for a normal day of activities and actually applied sunscreen first? Have you ever wondered how much sunscreen to use or which brand is better? Dermatologists agree that sunscreen is a great tool for skin cancer prevention — but only if it's used correctly. Here's what you need to know about getting the best sun protection this summer.
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Keeping the chief in check
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityBeing a chief officer is a rewarding position. But the saying "to whom much is given, much is expected" holds true as a fire chief. The job can take its toll on you and be extremely challenging, leading to stress and burnout. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's important to set some boundaries and keep yourself in check to avoid mental burnout and stress.
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How physicians use VR to train for emergency care
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareRecreating the sights and sounds of a trauma bay is a challenge for doctors in training. Without witnessing it firsthand, residents may have trouble fully understanding what treating a trauma patient can entail. To introduce residents to the experience, some schools are turning to virtual reality technology to fill the gap between the classroom and the emergency department.
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Is social media helping or harming police work?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe can no longer think of life without instant connectivity and social media. A vast majority of us spend a good portion of our days online, for personal as well as professional needs. Social media is an intrinsic part of our online lives and has become an important channel of communication. For law enforcement agencies, social content now plays an important role in solving and preventing crimes.
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What can managers do when love blossoms between employees?
Ryan Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFollowing the recent announcement that MSNBC co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski found love in their on-air contentious relationship and are now engaged, the topic of office romance is fresh in everyone's minds. Unfortunately — as anyone who has been involved in such a relationship can attest — once the novelty wears off, things can actually get pretty crazy.