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• Skin cancer study improves use of sun protection measures in transplant…

  Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Long-term immunosuppressive therapy can significantly increase the risk and mortality of skin cancer in organ transplant recipients (OTRs). Previous research shows that specific educational interventions can boost the use of sunscreen and other sun protection measures in OTRs. A new research letter shows that merely participating in a skin cancer research study for at least a year — even one without specific educational interventions — can increase the practice of multiple sun protection behaviors in recipients.

• 7 sensational 4th of July fireworks celebrations

  Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

  For as long as America has existed, the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July by staging grand fireworks shows in public settings and lighting smaller displays at home. Cities across the country compete for the honor of having the most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks. Choosing an outright winner is highly subjective and downright difficult — so we’ve selected seven cities where the rockets’ red glare is sure to infuse onlookers with a real sense of patriotic spirit.

• Automotive lightweighting technologies from NAIAS 2018

  Don Rosato Engineering

  The North American International Automotive Show (NAIAS) is an annual, 6-day automotive trade show in Detroit focusing on the latest mobility innovations, including industry-shaping announcements, global reveals, and policy and industry conversation on an autonomous future. Many plastics technologies build forward and evolve out of this annual, early-year event. Let’s take a look and highlight some emerging plastics and related competitive to plastics technologies from the recent NAIAS 2018.

• What do you do after winning a MAC?

  Brenda Crist Civil & Government

  Winning a MAC presents a terrific opportunity to grow your company and should not be squandered. Government contractors won't win a sizable share of MAC tasks orders just waiting around for them to drop — it takes careful planning and preparation right from the start. Statistics across MACs indicate the top 10 contractors receive most or all contract awards, approximately 20 percent of contractors will win less than $10 million, and a few will win zero task orders, as indicated by Alliant’s results. So, if you’ve been lucky enough to win a MAC recently, consider implementing these 10 tips to jump-start your competitive advantage.

• Is the term anti-aging out for good?

  Elizabeth Donat Retail

  Some people in the beauty industry want "anti-aging" to go the way of the dodo. In light of Allure magazine announcing in last year's September issue that it would no longer publish the term anti-aging, it makes me wonder if this will become the new normal for the industry. The magazine stated that aging is a "celebration of growing into your own skin," so we shouldn't see it as a "battle" and something that needs a remedy. But does the term really stand for something negative or is it just a way to clearly state which skin care goals you're after?

• Instagram aims to change the video game with IGTV

  Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

  Instagram recently launched IGTV, which will allow content creators to upload hourlong videos. Though, over time, that limit may increase or go away. Because IGTV is built for mobile, all videos air vertically and fill the entire phone screen. "It’s time for video to move forward, and evolve," said Instagram’s CEO and co-founder, Kevin Systrom, at a press event. "IGTV is for watching long-form videos from your favorite creators."

• Maintaining student progress in the ESL classroom

  Douglas Magrath Education

  ESL programs should be more than just classes. Students need classes that are stimulating and relevant. Programs should include culture and sessions on adapting to life in the host country and interactions with regular students. In addition to classes and activities, the overall learning environment is a factor in retention and student progress. Students need to feel like participants in the program rather than just observers. Each student needs to be more than just a number.

• New report shows reimbursement increases for brand-name drugs in Medicare…

  Scott E. Rupp Pharmaceutical

  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a much-publicized report that shows that from 2011 to 2015, total reimbursement for brand-name drugs in Medicare Part D increased 77 percent even though there was an actually decrease in utilization for these drugs. Per the report, overall, Part D paid $382 billion for all brand-name drugs for the period mentioned. The total number of prescriptions for brand-name drugs decreased 17 percent, from 229 million in 2011 to 191 million in 2015.

• The screen problem for children with anxiety

  Terry Lynam Mental Healthcare

  While depictions of violence affect many children differently, those with an anxiety disorder are more likely to experience a negative impact. "Children who have a preexisting anxiety disorder are at greater risk for reacting more viscerally to violent or frightening images or stories," said Dr. Victor Fornari, director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens, New York City.

• Shelter or asset class? The financialization of housing

  Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building Materials

  Several years ago, a picture was taken at night of the One Hyde Park development in London. The building is home to some of the world’s most expensive real estate, reaping in up to $180 million for a single apartment. In the photo, there was not a single light on in the gleaming tower. Because no one lives there. As real estate prices continue to steadily rise, seemingly endlessly, we have seen the concept of a "home" become divorced from its original purpose as shelter, and becoming instead a financial asset class in built form.

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