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Female food and beverage entrepreneurs bring unique products to market
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageWomen-led food and beverage companies are changing the way we think about the industry. Women are go-getters, they are focused and they are generally more empathetic than their male counterparts. It is no surprise to see that the leading and emerging women-led businesses in this sector have a similar goal in mind — promoting wellness and health. From fighting disease to creating healthy post-workout snacks and more nutritious lunches for school children, they are shaping a healthier future for all.
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New study elaborates on sheep toxin link to multiple sclerosis
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA group from the United Kingdom has identified a link between multiple sclerosis and a toxin frequently found in ovine, more commonly referred to as sheep. The team led by Dr. Sariqa Wagley from the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Exeter found indications of the clostridium perfringens epsilon toxin associated with multiple sclerosis. It was not the first group to express concern that exposure to sheep toxins may contribute to the expression of multiple sclerosis.
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The keto diet: Almost 100 years of eating fat and how it changes lives
Heather Linderfelt Sports & FitnessWriting about ketogenic eating and not sharing my story on the effects it had on my life seems like an impossible task. Some associate it with the paleo diet, but paleo is easier. Currently, the keto diet is the "it" girl in diets. Products are being labeled keto diet-approved. Some of the meal delivery services are now including keto diet options. However, the ketosis diet history dates back almost a century. It began as a way of eating to manage epilepsy.
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How to respond to a patient’s thank you
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareReceiving a letter of appreciation or a card from a patient expressing gratitude after a doctor's treatment is a rare and generous gesture. The benefits of expressing your gratitude in turn for this kind of acknowledgement are many — a study from the National Communication Association points out that the emotional act of saying thanks can even reduce job stress and burnout. Still, for some doctors, it can be tricky to know exactly how to respond to such a message — they may feel a bit awkward, and unsure of what to say.
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What are copay accumulator programs?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalRetail pharmacists and specialty pharmacists working in the trenches may have heard whispers about something called "copay accumulator programs." But with long lines at the register, phones ringing off the hook, 30 more flu shots to give and a jammed printer…I can understand why you haven’t had time to read up on them. I’m a front-line pharmacist myself, and I understand your dilemma. Let me take a moment to explain this issue.
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5 ways to find stellar staff, automate their training and fill their schedules…
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessIf you’re doing it right, the entire hiring process actually starts long before you need to hire someone. But let’s say you are ready to hire right now. How do you find and choose the best candidate, get them trained in the most efficient way, and fill their treatment schedule as quickly as possible?
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OTC pain relievers proven to be more effective than opioids in treating…
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareWith opioid misuse and abuse on the rise across the nation, it’s not surprising physicians and dentists are occupying prime seats at the table in the quest to find a viable solution for the best way to treat patients with chronic pain. A recent study conducted at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland asserts that ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alone or in combination with acetaminophen are actually better at easing dental pain than opioids. These findings are supported by new research conducted with the university's School of Dental Medicine.
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New Ebola outbreak spreads to large urban area in DRC
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationOn May 8, the Ministry of Health and Population of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced a new Ebola outbreak had begun after two cases were confirmed by laboratory test. By May 13, there were already 41 cases, including 20 deaths and three healthcare workers affected. Despite earlier identification and attempts at containment, one new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Wangata, one of the three health zones of Mbandaka, a city of nearly 1.2 million people on a major river.
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How to retain the indefatigable nurse
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationWhen we use the word "indefatigable" in conjunction with the word "nurse," it is an almost perfect pairing of noun and adjective. Indefatigable can be defined as industrious, tireless or unflagging, and that is a powerfully accurate description of the majority of hard-working nurses who serve as the very mitochondria of healthcare. If healthcare employers want these nurse mitochondria to be their most effective, they need to double down on their nurses and put some skin in the game when it comes to retention.
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Shootings propel new look at an old objective: Preparing youth for the…
Bill Becken EducationThe decades-long rise of gun-related violence in U.S. schools reached a zenith of sorts with the shooting at the high school in Parkland, Florida. Seemingly, they have also led to a new interest in educating students about death as a part of life. And why shouldn’t death be proactively prepared for? After all, it comes for everyone, including for one’s friends and loved ones; for great leaders and scholars; for everyone and anyone, all of the time.
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