Recent Articles
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Why Facebook might not be the go-to news source anymore
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsWake up. Roll over. Look at Facebook. See your friends. Read the news. For many, it’s a morning ritual. In fact, 46 percent of Americans look at their smartphone when they first wake up, according to a 2017 Report Linker survey. Up until now, Facebook has been the one-stop-shop for all the info you need before you get out of bed: the weather, friendly faces and the latest news stories. But, this year, the times are changing.
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The importance of self-reflection when teaching English learners
Erick Herrmann EducationSchools all over the United States have released students and teachers for the summer break, and teachers are beginning to decompress from the hectic schedule of the school year. Hopefully, they are also taking some time to relax and spend time with loved ones. During this break, it is critically important that teachers take some time to consider the school year that has just closed, and think about what worked in terms of educating English learners as well as what they might do differently next year to improve their instruction.
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Ikea to ditch single-use plastics by 2020 as part of sustainability push
Tracy Szwec Waste Management & EnvironmentalIkea announced on June 7 that it would phase out all one-time use plastic products from both stores and restaurants by 2020. Not only does this include the products used in the cafe and store, but it means they will not be selling those products on their shelves. You won’t find freezer bags, garbage bags and the like at Ikea anymore. This big announcement is part of a much broader sustainability plan for the Swedish company.
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Atlanta’s initiative to bridge police-locality divide is paying off
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMuch has been said about bridging the gap between police and the public. One program delivering positive results is the initiative taken by the Atlanta Police Department. The program seeks to have cops to live where they work and help them become a part of racially diverse neighborhoods. Eventually, they will become the neighborhood cop that everyone knows.
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Research shows that physicians could be better served by EHRs
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationSixty-three percent of physicians say electronic health records (EHRs) have led to improved patient care, and 66 percent are at least somewhat satisfied with their current systems. However, a large portion see room for improvement, translating to 59 percent who think EHRs need a complete overhaul; 40 percent who think there are more challenges with EHRs than benefits; and only 18 percent saying they are "very satisfied" with their current systems, a new report by Stanford Medicine points out.
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ADA appeals to Congress to expand HSA/FSA flexibility for 2019
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareThe American Dental Association has a strong advocacy wing, whose primary role is to influence public policies affecting the practice of dentistry and the oral health of the American public. In a recent letter directed to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, the ADA asked Congress to increase the limits of health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for the coming year. The hope is that consumers will be more likely to use their tax-advantaged savings toward dental services if their plans are less limited.
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Help your doctors and nurses work better together
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationA great hospital administrator is always looking for ways to improve patient care and satisfaction. One very important component toward achieving that goal is properly integrating the collaboration between doctors and nurses — but unfortunately, this key relationship is rarely optimized. How can you encourage your doctors and nurses to work in tandem more closely and effectively to help your patients achieve better outcomes? Try these research-proven strategies.
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Reducing the need for corticosteroids in treating severe asthma
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareSevere asthma includes up to 20 percent of asthma patients who have frequent and severe symptoms despite aggressive therapy with anti-inflammatory and other controller medications. Current treatments for severe asthma often include high doses of corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to control exacerbations. Reducing the need for corticosteroids with alternative treatments is preferable because these medications are associated with serious side effects from prolonged use, including multi-organ toxicities and immunosuppression.
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Should the K-12 model be based on competency?
Bambi Majumdar EducationA new report released by iNACOL, "Levers and Logic Models: A Framework to Guide Research and Design of High-Quality Competency-Based Education Systems," shows an urgent need for a competency-based framework for K-12 ed. It presents logic models to help practitioners understand how competency-based education (CBE) can impact education. There is a rising awareness of CBE. Schools and district administrators are realizing that they need to equip students better for the digital business world.
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Beauty products increasingly turn focus to the skin’s microbiome
Cherie Buziak Science & TechnologyA growing area of scientific research in skin health is the skin’s microbiome. For the most part, the beauty industry has been able to easily define new technologies in their personal care products and how they benefit skin at a cosmetic level. However, the skin’s microbiome is a bit more complex, and this ecosystem is still being studied. The findings are proving to be more interesting and intriguing than how cosmetic technologies have been discovered and introduced in the past.