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Survey: Seniors willing to embrace technology to improve health
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareOlder Americans are not unaware when it comes to the potential impacts of technology on their health. In fact, they actually believe technology has a strong case to make for improving their lives. And if they'd had to do it over again, many would have taken better care of themselves the first time around.
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House shoots down plan to privatized ATC, fight with GA still ongoing
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLast week, House Republicans knocked down a controversial plan to peel off the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Possibly folding under opposition pressure — mostly from airlines and general aviation (GA) groups — the House GOP members have instead decided on a short-term plan to continue funding to the FAA, funding which was set to expire March 31.
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When to bring a coach into your organization
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCoaching can be a valuable tool. Like with any tool, though, it helps to know what you can use it for and, of course, how to use it. Coaching is a great way to help employees at any level through some sort of transition.
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Novel medical plastics packaging material and process advances
Don Rosato EngineeringIt is projected that ongoing medical packaging research and development will continue to produce sophisticated, technically advanced products. This includes smart films that absorb or emit various gases, films that incorporate antioxidants that are gradually diffused into the product, or ozone-emitting antibiotic film.
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Learn to be a better actor from Oscar losers
Brie Ragland Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThis year's Academy Awards brought viewers an abundance of reactions and a few surprises. In fact, with all of the talk about Leonardo DiCaprio's fifth Oscar nomination leading up to the awards, it was almost worth watching just to see what his reaction would be if he happened to lose again.
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Communication is key when teaching students with LD
Hailey Golden EducationFor parents of children with ADHD, every task throughout the day can be a struggle — from getting up in the morning and making it to school on time to getting homework done and going to bed at night. These struggles are not isolated to kids with ADHD; all parents have one issue or another with their children. But, for a child with ADHD, the small fits can quickly turn into something big — especially when you break a structured routine.
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Slug or buckshot? Weighing the pros and cons of shotgun load
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureFor those who hunt big game with a shotgun, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using a slug or a load of buckshot. This debate has been raging for many years, and I probably won't settle it for during the course of this article.
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A patient’s perspective on bedside manner
Jessica Taylor Healthcare AdministrationA recent study published in PLOS One showed that the clinician-patient relationship has an effect on healthcare outcomes. There's no denying that clinicians have a high-stress job atmosphere, but that shouldn't take away from the bedside manner given to patients.
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7 spring road trips you don’t want to skip
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureRoad trips are an American pastime, and the arrival of spring urges us to get out and embrace the fresh outdoors as landscapes across the country burst with budding trees and blooming wildflowers. Check out our list of America's seven best spring drive trips for a refreshing springtime outing near you.
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5 tips for handling personnel issues in the pharmacy
Jason Poquette Pharmaceutical"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Those opening lines of Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Tale of Two Cities" may serve as a commentary on life as a pharmacy manager as well. For some, this career path is the best of times. It offers new opportunities to learn and grow and develop skills beyond traditional medication counseling and dispensing. For others — depending on your setting, skills and personality — it may also turn out to be the worst of times, with piles of paperwork, time-consuming training, unreasonable demands and unexpected responsibilities.