Recent Articles
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More than 1 dentist in your practice? Be sure they’re paid correctly
Jill Nesbitt Oral & Dental HealthcareI received a phone call recently from an associate dentist wondering if he was being paid correctly. He noticed that although his production was higher than the senior dentist, his collection was lower. This seemed to be a trend over the past several months, and he thought it might be worth taking a look.
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Dextromethorphan abuse: A common choice for addicts of all ages
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalAvailable since the 1950s, dextromethorphan can be found in more than 140 different cough-and-cold remedies — both prescription and over the counter. When given for a cough at recommended low doses, usually it is free of serious side effects. But when the drug is taken in higher amounts, bizarre behavior, including hallucinations, is common.
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Blades inside the cabin: The next step in air medical services
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareEarlier this year I wrote about the growing trend of performing airborne blood transfusions on trauma patients. What's the next logical step? Airborne surgery. Performing life-saving medical procedures in the air is not a new phenomenon — the U.S. Air Force has been doing it for years.
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Where did it come from? The rise of food traceability
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe rise of food-related illnesses and allergies have paved the way for a growing awareness of food safety. Along with increasing demands for sustainability, this has led to a rising demand for food traceability that will enable both companies and consumers to verify the source and health of their foods.
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8 signs you could be depressed and not even know it
Christina Nava Mental HealthcareAn estimated 121 million people are affected by some form of depression worldwide, with 80 percent of those affected not receiving any sort of treatment. That's an alarming number considering the damaging effects depression has on individuals.
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Airbnb presents a growing threat to hotel industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe hotel industry can no longer ignore the Airbnb phenomenon and write it off as a wannabe competitor. One simple reason is that Airbnb has not disappeared from the scene as yet another new fad that bites the dust. Another more important one is that Airbnb's popularity and sales both seem to be rising too fast for comfort.
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Frustrated at work? Try a different approach
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA common theme in the round-table meetings and one-on-ones I host for my clients is frustration. Frustration with others not moving at the pace we need them to move. Frustration at salaries not matching our workload or experience. Frustration with constant change that leaves goals unclear or impossible to accomplish.
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Community colleges see IT issues similar to larger universities
Dean Wiech EducationJust like large public and private universities, community colleges also deal with account and password management issues. They might be on a smaller scale, but these problems interfere with productivity and efficiency just as much as those faced by "larger" entities.
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Why education is crucial for modern police departments
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Wickersham Commission and President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that higher education is a means to better professional policing. Research studies show that police officers with a college degree provide evidence of better overall job performance and better advancement opportunities then their colleagues without a college degree.
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Beyond making calls: How tech is changing the fitness industry
Brie Ragland Sports & FitnessHow do we allow people to become more active but stay connected at the same time? This is a question those in the technology sector have been facing for quite some time. In general, it seems that people today want to maintain their health and fitness routines while never disconnecting from their social and business aspects of life.