Recent Articles
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Harnessing social media to predict psychosis
Brian Mulligan Mental HealthcareSocial media has forever changed the landscape for patients. Now clinicians at the Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, New York, are working to incorporate social media into clinical care.
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Study: Home blood pressure monitoring pushing more people to the ER
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareA new study finds that home blood pressure monitoring is leading more and more people to emergency rooms when true emergency symptoms aren't present. Published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, the study analyzed more than 200,000 emergency room visits at 180 locations. From 2002 to 2012, there was a 64 percent increase in emergency visits for hypertension. However, over the same time period, hospitalizations for the same reason declined.
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Seeking a profit island in the warehouse
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingMany buyers of logistics services regard their vendors as purveyors of commodities. While providers tend to fret about this, remember the fact that this attitude has been prevalent for decades, long before deregulation and the rise of physical distribution and supply chain management.
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Kitchen and bath activity remains bright spot amid slowing market
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesHome remodeling and renovation activity weakened somewhat during the second quarter. Across the board, major indicators reported slight declines, particularly in larger renovation and design projects. Nonetheless, activity overall remains well within positive territory and is expected to continue on a steady pace for the rest of the year, with kitchen and bath projects leading the way.
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A round of buzzwords from poker? Deal me in
Paul Zukowski CommunicationsWherever our forefathers went in the 1800s, poker followed — from Mississippi riverboats to the California gold rush to the tumult of the Civil War. Poker is America's card game, rising from rough and tumble beginnings to world prominence.
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Everything in an association can (and should) be measured
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe motion on the board table had enough momentum to pass. Then an astute director asked, "How will we measure performance? How will we evaluate our success for failure?" Boards often adopt programs and pass motions without considering performance expectations. For example: "I propose that we direct staff to increase student memberships." Does that mean 100 new students? Is it a plan to create student chapters? The motion does not define performance measures.
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India’s new civil aviation policy targets connectivity
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIndia's aviation landscape is poised for great things as new markets are developed and the large population is linked by air. Now, the Indian government has announced a new civil aviation policy that will encourage positive changes and better connectivity.
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Yes, it’s time to start planning for Christmas
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWe're still experiencing warm weather, sunny days and lots of outdoor activities. Oh, and we also have about five months until Christmas. While that sounds like plenty of time now, consider this.
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Government, private entities move to reduce waiting lists
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareThe federal government is attempting to shorten the length of time organ recipients spend on waiting lists. A three-pronged plan that involves government agencies and private entities was announced recently. Announced at a summit held at the White House, the plan spells out ways the Department of Defense, private businesses and nonprofit groups will work to reduce the number of people on organ waiting lists.
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The 9.3x62mm Mauser vs. the .375 Ruger
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThe 9.3x62mm Mauser and the .375 Ruger are perhaps the two most popular standard-length cartridges suitable for hunting thick-skinned dangerous game all over the world today. While the two cartridges are similar in some ways, there are some notable differences between them that we'll discuss in this article. Continue reading to learn all about how these two cartridges measure up to each other.