Recent Articles
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Bacteria linked to hyperammonemia in lung transplant patients
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareNew research shows a rare but often fatal complication among lung transplant patients is likely caused by bacteria normally found in the urinary tract. Dr. Ankit Bharat, a thoracic surgeon and surgical director at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, found elevated levels of ammonia in a 44-year-old double lung transplant patient a week after transplant surgery. Reasons for the patient's hyperammonemia weren't clear.
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Finding metrics that mean something in the warehouse
Ken Ackerman Distribution & Warehousing"You cannot manage what you cannot measure," yet the majority of warehouses we inspect have either no metrics at all or have measurements no one really uses. The second situation is even worse than the first, because it signifies a failed attempt by management to create a meaningful measurement system.
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Street style: The hot interior design trend
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe $10 billion interior design industry is poised on the cusp of a new era that will require a winning combination of vision and resourcefulness. Not only will designers have to meet the increasing demands for their services but also have to strategically divide time and attention between clients from all strata of society.
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Are you needlessly suffering the natural consequences of diversity?
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat do you think about when you hear the term, "diversity in the workplace"? Differences in ethnicity? Culture? Gender? Language? In 2015, it is hardly a revolutionary concept to be working side by side with a person of a different race or accent or upbringing. We don't stop the assembly line when some who is different from us walks onto the plant floor or into an employee meeting.
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Study: New hope for infants with congenital heart defects
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCongenital heart diseases (CHDs) affect nearly 1 percent (about 40,000) of births per year in the United States and are a leading cause of birth defect-associated infant illness and death. The prevalence of some CHDs — especially mild types — is increasing, while the prevalence of other types has remained stable.
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Debunking these 4 lease-renewal myths
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailConsidering the average commercial tenant only negotiates a couple of leases in his or her lifetime (and sometimes with the same landlord), it's easy to understand how leasing myths can persist. Occasionally, the landlord creates and propagates these myths, but real estate professionals looking to serve their own interests are also guilty of embellishing the truth.
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Choosing telehealth for growth: Evaluating logistics and operations
Karen R. Thomas Healthcare AdministrationOne of the first steps toward choosing the right telehealth program for your business is to determine the needs of your customers, clients and/or patients so you can assess how telehealth will help them achieve better health outcomes.
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Where social media and violence collide
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareIn 2010, Anthony Elonis' wife left him, and he also lost his job. Because of the upsetting factors occurring in his life, he turned to social media to vent his frustrations — something I'm sure each one of us has seen from a friend or acquaintance online.
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Making the choice: Finding the right RV
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureDiane and I stood in our driveway and watched as a stranger rode away with our Honda Gold Wing. It broke our heart. Our motorcycle was a great source of enjoyment and freedom for 14 years. We met friendly and interesting people on our rides, so selling "Free Spirit" was another trying decision in our quest to travel the country full-time in an RV. In its place, we purchased a 4-by-4 Jeep capable of off-road fun.
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Positively managing student behavior in the classroom
Savanna Flakes EducationDiscipline problems and behavior issues have always been and continue to be a leading frustration for teachers. The good news is that variables can easily be manipulated to have a positive influence on student behavior. By being proactive and purposeful in our planning, we can prevent behavior problems before they arise. By building positive relationships with students and explicitly teaching classroom routines, we can manage behavior and increase student motivation.