Recent Articles
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Recent developments in transdermal delivery of therapeutics
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani PharmaceuticalAdvances in recombinant DNA technology and protein-based therapeutics have affected several medical conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer. There are multiple protein-drug products for these conditions that are often large polar complex macromolecules with side chains.
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Lessons learned in turkey hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs promised in my previous article about my first turkey hunt, today I'm discussing some of the lessons I learned while turkey hunting. I had a great time, and I got a nice turkey to show for it. However, the hunt was not perfect and there are always things that I can improve for the next trip. It always pays to sit down after each hunt and determine what you did well, and what you can do better for the future.
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Energy efficiency opportunities in the manufacturing sector
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingOne third of the energy consumed in the United States is by the manufacturing sector. Ninety percent of the manufacturing sector are small- and medium-sized businesses that use about half of the energy consumed in manufacturing.
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World Cup proves multiple sites mean multiple challenges
Bill Hanson Sports & FitnessThe World Cup games in Brazil are being played in 12 stadiums throughout the country, so anyone who has organized a soccer, volleyball or basketball tournament in multiple venues can relate to this challenge. Multivenue events such as the World Cup and Olympic Games may be on a much bigger scale than a youth basketball event, but there are similarities when it comes to organizing them.
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Improve your warehouse by using what you already have
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingThe process of warehousing is essentially a management of space and time. Before we spend excessive time and money committing to high-tech applications, why don't we find ways to better use the things that we have right now?
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Take a plunge at America’s hot springs hot spots
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAre you ready for a low-cost, relaxing — even healthful — getaway that you can enjoy summer or winter? Well then, let's go hot spring hunting. Some hot springs remain in a natural state, but most have become commercialized, forming the nucleus of resorts and health spas. So let's take a look at a variety of hot springs hot spots scattered across the country.
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Millions of millionaires: Who are they?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhile middle-class families have seen their incomes stagnate, the rich have been getting richer. Both the well-off and the wealthy have experienced substantial increases in assets over the past several years. For interior designers looking to market their services to these wealthy clients, some recent reports offer valuable insights.
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The LeMans experience: A fan’s perspective
Robert Dean Recreation & LeisureI was fortunate enough to mark off a bucket list item this year: My wife and I attended the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We are PCA members from the Fox Valley Region and regularly attend the American Le Mans Series races — now the Tudor United Sports Car Championship Series at Road America — in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. It is an annual event we do not miss. We also attended Sebring last year, so Le Mans was an eventual, required event.
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How to rate your current physical therapy billing system
Charlotte Bohnett Healthcare AdministrationIf claims go out the door and money comes back in, you assume your accounts receivable — your billing — and all of its associated systems, processes and software are totally fine. But how do you genuinely know whether you’re doing a good job? Here are some tips for scoring your current billing system.
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Can pharmacists help patients afford their drugs?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalEver since the release of the latest Hepatitis C drug, which sells for $1,000 per pill, it seems there has been more attention than ever given to the often unaffordable price of some prescription medications. But it isn’t just the rare specialty medication that is pinching the pockets of the American public these days.