Recent Articles
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Promising relief for neuropathic pain
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareNeuropathic pain erodes quality of life. In this chronic pain state, nerves in the central nervous system have become damaged, dysfunctional or injured, sending incorrect signals to other pain centers.
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The myth of fluorescent beads in the shotgun sports
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureAt first glance, fluorescent beads seem like a good idea for shotgun owners who like wing and clays targets. The beads are bright like gummy candies and in theory should improve your aim. And there's the rub, because you don't aim a shotgun, you point it.
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Priority is king with liens, so what happens when everyone wants the same…
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsMechanics liens are a great way to secure payment on a construction project. Rather than relying on contractual remedies, a mechanics lien allows a party to encumber a property until the debt has been paid. Lien law can be a load to handle by itself, but lienholders have even more to worry about when multiple secured creditors are involved. In these situations, priority can make or break a claim.
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Saying the right words as a leader
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWords are powerful tools, and what you say really matters. If you say something in the wrong way or the context is off, this can become a real problem in the workplace. This is even more critical for the company's decision-makers. Leaders should be held to a higher standard when communicating to their teams. Their words can make or break a person in their employ.
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Is your school being proactive about safety?
Danielle Manley EducationSummer's almost over, and students and teachers are preparing to start the school year. Educators face a list of tasks that include decorating and organizing their room or office, preparing lesson plans, collaborating with other teachers, educating themselves on new or altered regulations and standards, and more.
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Patient portal use by different audience leads to differing outcomes
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationTwo different headlines are painting two different pictures of patient portals and their use. One headline tells us the technology, part of electronic health records, leads to positive patient engagement. Another headline tells us patient portal use differs among patients of varying socioeconomic statuses.
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What do protected bike lanes mean for electric bicycles?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAcross the country, experimental bike lanes have begun popping up in major cities as officials attempt to ease traffic congestion while avoiding car-bicycle accidents. For e-bike users and enthusiasts, these new avenues of transport could help bolster America's continued and growing fascination with electric bicycles — depending on which state you live in, of course.
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Fewer homeowners choosing design over remodeling
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesDesign activity weakened slightly in the second quarter, even as demand for remodeling and renovation services increased. The dip in design business may be attributable to a number of factors, including fluctuations in the housing market and concern about the economy — conditions that have since improved.
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Is your department prepared for natural disasters?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityParts of Louisiana near Baton Rouge saw up to 31 inches of rain as a massive storm system sat on the area for two days. Now, the state is reeling from disastrous flooding that has led to 11 deaths so far and the loss of more than 40,000 homes — damages that run up to billions of dollars.
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Study: Race influences opioid prescriptions in the ED
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareAfrican-Americans who seek care for back or abdominal pain in the nation's emergency rooms are less likely to receive opioid pain relievers than white patients who presented with the same symptoms. That's the finding of a new study conducted by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco. Published Aug. 8 in PLOS ONE, the study looked at five years' worth of data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.