Recent Articles
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Study: Bigger transplant centers have better outcomes
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareHow a patient will fare after an organ transplant can be difficult to predict. However, researchers using a computerized algorithm found that larger transplant centers have better patient outcomes than smaller centers. The results of their study were published recently in The American Journal of Transplantation.
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The oil industry is on the big screen again with ‘Deepwater Horizon’
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesAnother month, another oil industry story breaking through into popular culture. The oil industry has long served as good fodder for filmmakers and entertainers. However, unlike the strip-club glamour of recent TV series "Blood and Oil", newly released film "Deepwater Horizon" tells a much more serious story about negligence, sacrifice and the road to environmental catastrophe when BP's rig suffered a blowout in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
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New firefighters need to know their department’s vehicles
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMy former department recently had many firefighters retire. Because of this, there was a need to train many new recruits in a short amount of time. When it comes to training, there are some areas that should not be compromised, especially in actual driving training for new recruits — that time "behind the wheel."
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3 key questions about tech-check-tech
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalAllow me to begin this article by stating emphatically that I am a committed supporter of the pharmacy technician profession. I applauded the progression toward technician certification and the expanded roles that this included. Well-trained pharmacy technicians make any pharmacy workflow far more effective, safe and efficient.
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New overtime rule looms with only 1 month to spare
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAfter giving businesses more than six months to prepare, the final U.S. Department of Labor rule change regarding overtime regulations will become effective on Dec. 1, affecting more than 4.2 million workers within the United States. With only one month left, do you know how the law will impact you and your employees?
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From the top: Baseball caps convey messages from simple to profound
Bob Kowalski RetailThey're ubiquitous and part of every uniform for the Cubs and Indians players in this year's World Series. But they're far from uniform even though they're atop the heads of millions of sports fans — and nonfans, for that matter. Baseball caps have a rare and universal way of getting a message across, as simple as showing support for a sports team and as pronounced as indicating favor in a race for our nation's next president.
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No benefit in therapeutic hypothermia for in‑hospital cardiac arrest
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareHealthcare professionals often administer therapeutic hypothermia to optimize survival of both out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest. While there are several studies that support therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), there had been no studies investigating its use for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) and a paucity of data of its comparative effectiveness — until now.
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HVAC units require special care during the winter months
Doug Haymore Facilities & GroundsWhen we think of maintaining our facilities during the winter months, our first thoughts generally go to removing snow from the parking lot and walkways. That is definitely an important area of focus, as snow and ice have been known to lead to slip and fall injuries.
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First-time buyers give housing a needed lift
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsEven as new construction activity slowed, sales of existing homes in September rebounded after two months of decline. Sales were particularly strong among first-time buyers, who took advantage of decreased competition to snap up available properties.
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Focus on the 4 basic language skills: Receptive
Sheilamary Koch EducationWhy do some English learners struggle with reading and listening? How can we support them in navigating these receptive language skills? Let's take a closer look at these two basic language skills.