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Coping with the working blues

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

If anyone has served for many years with a fire department, there will be times when a person will have some "lows" based on actions or occurrences at their workplace — sometimes involving co-workers. Knowing how to cope and find ways of getting back on track and becoming more upbeat and enthusiastic about your work will help you become physically, mentally and emotionally stronger.

Texas set to make public land acquisitions

John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

Public land open for hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation activities only makes up a tiny percentage of all land in Texas — especially when compared to other western states. However, a couple of property acquisitions set to move forward on opposite sides of the state will increase the amount of land available to use by the general public in the near future.

The future of food safety depends on transparency

Bambi Majumdar Food & Beverage

Food scares continue to happen — like the current recall of Romaine lettuce in the U.S. that has gotten 84 people sick — and consumers are setting higher expectations for safety, sustainability and quality. The Future Food-Tech conference, held in March, showed that the industry is deeply focused on a safe and sustainable supply chain. A key task for achieving this is to increase the transparency of the entire system.

Are opioids more effective for chronic musculoskeletal pain?

Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied Healthcare

In the last 20 years, physicians have been prescribing opioids for chronic pain with the rationale that chronic pain patients legitimately need some relief. Physicians felt the side effects of these opioids were not too severe and that when opioids were used as prescribed, there was little chance for addiction.

How to think like a leader

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

A title does not make someone a leader. In fact, leaders can be found within all levels of the organization. Yet, just as there are a few common characteristics of all leaders, there are also common ways leaders approach their work. Whether transitioning into a leadership role or looking for ways to refresh your leadership approach, here a few ways to think more like a leader.

Study: Mother’s inflammation can affect neonatal brains

Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied Healthcare

Mothers having suffered an inflammation during pregnancy have children with changes in brain structure and subsequent changes in function. This was the conclusion of a recent study by a group of researchers from the Charité University Medicine Berlin in Germany and Oregon Health Sciences University.

IoT revolutionizing water management systems

Scott E. Rupp Facilities & Grounds

The internet of things (IoT) is playing a substantial role for every entity, organization and individual, and the real benefits are still coming to light. While the term was introduced in 1999, the concept took hold in the middle of the current decade. Research firm Gartner estimated 6.4 billion internet-connected things were in use worldwide just two years ago — and expects three times that many in use by the start of the next decade.

A better molecular microscope method for transplant biopsies

Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied Healthcare

Canadian researchers have determined that using gene chips to read molecules during heart transplant biopsies is much safer and more effective than conventional methods. Dr. Phillip Halloran, who developed the molecular microscope system, presented the preliminary findings earlier this month at the 2018 meeting of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation in Nice, France. The system was created at the Alberta Transplant Applied Genomics Centre (ATAGC) at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Multifamily steps up to fill the housing gap

Michael J. Berens Construction & Building Materials

With little relief in sight, sales and starts of single-family homes tumbled in March. Would-be homebuyers faced with fewer choices, along with rising prices and interest rates, are opting to continue renting for the time being or to purchase more plentiful and often more affordable townhouses, condominiums and co-ops. That has given a boost to the multifamily sector, which rebounded strongly in the first quarter of this year.

Experimental drug may decrease hot flashes during menopause