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As VA pushes for interoperability, national health IT conversation continues
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationWell, that didn't take long. The U.S. Senate approved a bill last week that would give the Department of Veterans Affairs $83 billion for fiscal year 2017, with added money slated for interoperability of its electronic health record and telemedicine efforts.
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How to apply growth mindset in schools
Brian Stack EducationAll month, #growthmindset has been trending on Twitter. It started when Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck highlighted the topic in a general session talk at the 2016 ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show in Atlanta. In fact, Education Week has made available the above video of Dweck's entire 60-minute talk, entitled "The Journey to a Growth Mindset."
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Pharmacists on the front line of polypharmacy
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalMore patients are on multiple-drug regimens than ever before, and the numbers are climbing. In a study published in the March edition of JAMA Internal Medicine, the concurrent use of at least five medications in older adults increased from about 30 percent to 35 percent from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, the use of dietary supplements rose from about 52 percent to 64 percent during the same time.
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Study: Allergy medications linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti PharmaceuticalAllergy season is upon us, and while the use of seasonal allergy products may provide immediate relief, they may also come with long-term consequences. The very medications to stem the tickle in your nose are potentially doing damage to your brain. That's certainly nothing to sneeze at.
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Living large in tiny houses
Dave G. Houser Waste Management & EnvironmentalTiny houses have been making big news in recent years, with TV coverage on networks like CNN, HGTV and FYI, articles in House Beautiful, Country Living, Mother Earth News and BusinessWeek, and countless appearances on YouTube, Pinterest and other social media forums.
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Facebook reveals proven tricks to increase video views
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingWhile studies often attempt to understand just what makes a video go viral, the essence has never quite been captured. We're getting a step closer, though. This week, Facebook released new data in an attempt to analyze "the science behind effective videos." The social network had Facebook users watch more than 850 videos and decide which ones worked best.
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3 lessons Prince taught us about rocking originality
Bianca Gibson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhether you were riding around in your little red corvette, dancing around in your diamonds and pearls, or waiting for a kiss, the shocking news of Prince's death probably stopped you in your tracks. His ability to produce sounds of rock, pop and funk made Prince one of the most gifted artists of our time.
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The nursing shortage reality: Helping prenursing students succeed
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn an era of nursing faculty shortages and a highly competitive job market, supporting prenursing students in preparing for successful careers is crucial. We've all heard stories abound about individuals who are lucky enough to get accepted into nursing school, graduate in good standing and then can't find a job for months.
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Guns at work: Do you know the laws and policies?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTrue or false: Only law enforcement and some security guards are allowed to bring weapons to work. It must be true, right? Could you imagine if just anyone could bring a gun to work? But what about our constitutional right to bear arms? If an employee has a legitimate permit, isn't it lawful for her to carry her weapon?
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Suicide screenings in ED help identify at-risk patients
Chelsea Adams Mental HealthcareDetection of patients at risk for suicide nearly doubled after emergency departments implemented universal suicide risk screenings for all patients, according to new research in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.