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Suicide rates increase with climate change-related heat
Michelle R. Matisons Mental HealthcareWe all complain when it gets too hot, whether it means running extra air conditioning, working outdoors during peak sun, or only having indoor fans for cooling off. Now, a new study links climate change’s impact on temperatures to suicide rates. It appears that something much more significant than discomfort is associated with soaring heat. To summarize, "authors predict that approximately 14,000 people in the U.S. — and as many as 26,000 — could die by suicide by the year 2050 if global temperatures continue rising, even after controlling for every other major variable that could affect suicide rates."
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5 ways high-performance organizations make meetings effective
J. Elise Keith Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFor many entrepreneurs, the decision to become a founder promises both a shot at realizing a dream and an escape from the frustrations of their old jobs. "In my company," they vow, "we’ll never waste time in pointless meetings." Fast forward to employee 25, and their team is bogged down in pointless meetings. What’s worse is that scrappy entrepreneur is leading these meetings! As our businesses grow up, are we doomed to be just like the leaders from our past?
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The link between diabetes and cancer in women
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareNearly half of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease (the most common diabetes complication) by about four times in women but only about two times in men, and women have worse outcomes after a heart attack. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that people with diabetes are at significantly higher risk for many forms of cancer. In fact, diabetes and cancer often coexist in the same individuals.
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Developing leadership that builds diversity, equity, inclusion is a learning…
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAn inclusive leader takes their best practice and inclusion mindset with them wherever they work. While we most often hear about inclusion, diversity and culture in corporations, good leadership is also found in higher education, health care and other industries. I recently spoke with Terri Givens, provost of Menlo College in California, about how she came to be seen as an inclusive leader.
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Cryptologistics: Where supply chain meets blockchain
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingOne of the most universal issues facing logistics is the ability — or lack thereof — to process data in a fast, useful way. Like an unorganized warehouse packed with product and short on shelves, logistics professionals are often forced to put aside efforts to streamline in favor of staying on top of periodic targets. While computers have historically aided in bridging that gap, they too rely on a standard set of numbers presented in a specific way in order to produce useful results.
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Organizations work to bolster cybersecurity, but employees’ devices…
Scott E. Rupp Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPer a new study from Infoblox Inc., there appears to be a significant threat posed by shadow devices on enterprise networks. The report, titled "What Is Lurking On Your Network: Exposing the Threat of Shadow Devices," showed that enterprise networks across the U.S., U.K. and Germany have thousands of shadow personal devices, including laptops, Kindles, mobile phones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as digital assistants and smart kitchen appliances, all connecting to their network.
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New ways actors can benefit your doctors-in-training
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationYou're no doubt familiar with "standardized patients" — professional actors who role-play with medical students and residents to simulate real-life patient interactions. Often, these interactive experiences teach doctors-in-training how to handle basic communication situations, such as how to prescribe medication or explain a diagnosis. New research initiatives, however, are greatly expanding the knowledge medical students and residents can glean from working with actors, leading to more emotional insight when they work with real patients, as well as better effectiveness at sharing medical information with those real patients.
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Silver diamine for your patients’ golden years
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareCaring for the teeth of your older patients requires an awareness of the issues and conditions that can affect the oral health of this older population. Dental conditions associated with aging include dry mouth (xerostomia), root and coronal caries, and periodontitis. Additionally, patients may show increased sensitivity to drugs used in dentistry, including local anesthetics and analgesics. If you are a dentist who treats an older population, read on.
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New tactics boost cybersecurity in schools
Bambi Majumdar EducationThere have been more than 350 cyberattack incidents in K-12 schools since January 2016. These incidents include phishing attacks that resulted in breaches or hacks and the disclosure of personal data. There were also ransomware attacks, denial-of-service attacks and other incidents that resulted in school disruptions and unauthorized disclosures. Cybercriminals target the education sector for reasons other than immediate monetary gains. They want access to extensive financial information and sensitive personal data, and also want their hands on valuable proprietary research data.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Put your meeting in writing
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.