Recent Articles
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New electronic sepsis alert system drastically reduces missed diagnoses
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareUsing an electronic sepsis alert (ESA) can reduce missed sepsis diagnoses by 76 percent, according to a new study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Doctors in the United States treat more than 75,000 children for severe sepsis each year. Severe sepsis is associated with substantial morbidity, up to 20 percent mortality, and accounts for more than $4.8 billion in U.S. healthcare expenditures.
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The path from manager to leader
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhether it is because of a promotion, a new job or a comment on a performance review, becoming a good leader is challenging. To make it easier, take note of these three shifts that occur on the path from manager to leader. They include going from reactive to composed, being more farsighted, and the clarity of one's purpose.
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Trio of upcoming racing games promise to please Porsche fans
Ross Lancaster Recreation & LeisureStarting in 2000, Porsche signed an exclusive license with Electronic Arts (EA) for its vehicles to appear in the popular game developer's titles. However, after years of consternation from the gaming world, the Porsche/EA exclusivity license expired late last year. As a result, three well-known racing simulation franchises will feature Porsches when they debut this fall, in a development sure to please speed-loving gamers and Porsche fanatics alike.
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Adding ‘soft skills’ to report cards
Brian Stack EducationEvery weeknight, my kitchen table is a story of two boys raised by the same parents who approach their school work from two opposite ends of the spectrum. For my 11-year-old, homework time can’t end soon enough. My 9-year-old, on the other hand, has developed a series of coping strategies to help him persevere through challenging academic situations with grit and tenacity. These strategies did not manifest themselves on their own.
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The importance of building a trusting school environment
Mark S. Miller EducationTrust is such a small word, yet so complicated. The word trust has only five letters, but has a multitude of interpretations. Throughout one’s professional and personal careers, many will be asked to "trust" or believe. Some will do so without hesitation; others will be apprehensive. Why is there such a wide response to such a small word?
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How Instagram’s latest update could affect influencer marketing
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingWhen it first launched, Beloved Shirts was just a small, quirky T-shirt company. Then, Katy Perry was photographed wearing one of the new brand’s designs, and sales skyrocketed. A product endorsed by celebrities can do that. Celebrity endorsements, on average, increase sales of a product by 4 percent, found a Journal of Advertising Research study.
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States boosting K-12 funding across the US
Bambi Majumdar EducationK-12 funding has always been an area of debate, but perhaps never more so than this year. Within the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's administration, there has been a furor of concern over slashing education budgets across the country.
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Would tax credits for organ donation violate federal law?
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareNew Jersey is the first state in the U.S. considering "no strings attached" tax credits for organ and blood donors.
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Travel industry continues to boost image of a welcoming US
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs members of the travel industry descended upon Washington, D.C., last week for the 49th Annual IPW conference, strong language continued to emphasize that despite political rhetoric, the United States remains open for business.
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Insurer exits leave holes in the marketplace as uncertainty spreads
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAnthem health insurance plans will not be serving Ohio residents through the Affordable Care Act in 2018, the company recently announced. As a result, 10,500 Ohioans will lose their plans. According to reports, residents in 20 mostly rural counties will be without an option for buying individual coverage on the exchange unless another insurer decides to offer plans there in the coming months. The news might be tough to take for citizens in these rural areas, which already traditionally lack proper access to care.