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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.
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Chicago among cities grappling with future of policing
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA recent report by The New York Times highlights an 84 percent rise in homicides in Chicago this year. Just in the first quarter of this year, the city has already seen 605 shootings and 131 deaths. For a city with a history of violence, these figures don't augur well for the future.
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Employee engagement emerges as a top priority across all industries
Alan Kelsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAccording to a new survey of employers conducted by TalentKeepers, employee engagement is the top concern for employers for the fourth straight year. In fact, the most recent Workplace America survey tells us that a full 82 percent of employers in the survey feel this way.