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Even the FBI recommends using a VPN, and here’s why
Daniel Markuson Science & TechnologyFree public Wi-Fi is now one of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats. The risks are becoming so common that even the FBI recommends avoiding free internet hotspots. Along with that, it advises using a virtual private network (VPN) as a precautionary measure. In an official video, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informs about the risks of public internet networks. The main reason is that users can "control the security standards of a public Wi-Fi network." But even the Bureau has to admit that sometimes it’s more than essential to access the web, especially when traveling or working remotely.
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AR, VR show promise as innovative ways to control pain, reduce opioid prescriptions
Tammy Hinojos Medical & Allied HealthcarePain management is a major sector in healthcare. The problem has always been there, and it always will be. As long as we have diseases, injuries and major surgeries, pain management will be an area healthcare providers grapple with. But unlike disease, which can be cured in some cases, pain can only be managed. And the opioid crisis that was making headlines before the world health pandemic took center stage has spotlighted the need for alternative means of effectively treating pain.
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Infographic: What comes after passwords?
Dylan Press Science & TechnologyNinety-one percent of people know they shouldn't reuse passwords, but 66% do it anyway. This infographic outlines the history of passwords as well as what might come after passwords. As Netscape co-founder Jim Clark says, "All it takes is the breach of a site [to be compromised]."
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Telemedicine, webside manner, and barriers to care
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareTelehealth and telemedicine have been gaining in popularity for a number of years, and medical providers' ability to be effective in these very 21st-century roles has truly become a new expectation of practice. In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for positive patient outcomes vis-à-vis telemedicine has never been so important, or so crucially put to the test. And when social and economic disparities loom large in terms of telemedicine reaching those most in need, we can experience a perfect storm of telehealth’s promises remaining largely unfulfilled.
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How well can your hospital recover after COVID-19? This new study…
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareAs a healthcare professional at a hospital, you know your facility has faced its greatest operational challenges ever because of COVID-19. You're no doubt thinking ahead to how your facility will normalize after the crisis eases — but how do you know what areas you need to focus your attention on? A new study from Colorado State University researchers Emad M. Hassan and Hussam Mahmoud, "An Integrated Socio-Technical Approach for Post-Earthquake Recovery of Interdependent Healthcare System," can help give you some vital guidelines.
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Infographic: Getting out of the ‘phish’ net
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn 2018 alone, 83% of people received phishing emails, and 64% of businesses experienced phishing attacks. Furthermore, 49% of hackers prefer to exploit human nature, not tech. This infographic explores why looking out for red flags isn’t enough to protect your business and why many employees are left in the dark when it comes to phishing.
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Fledgling screening trials could pave the way for new standard procedures…
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe U.K.'s Heathrow Airport is trialing new measures for screening passengers as the aviation industry looks for a way to emerge from the current crisis. With no definitive end to the risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the measures taken could become the new norm for travel by air. First to be implemented at Heathrow is facial recognition thermal screening technology, which monitors passengers moving through Terminal 2's immigration halls. This will then be scaled up to other areas such as departure areas and security screening, followed by other terminals.
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Increased telehealth use creates calls for its continued expansion among…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareLong seen as a pariah of sorts, the practice of telemedicine is here to stay. Blame COVID-19 and social distancing for breaking the outdated resistance. Telemedicine continues to expand because of the pandemic, including the use of telehealth, remote monitoring technologies, and wearables. Experts say that the use of these technologies is now a way of life for patients and will likely replace some in-person care.
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Milk: Does it do what we think it does?
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareMost of us grew up hearing, "drink your milk; it's good for your bones." But is it? Let's look at what the research is saying about milk. A meta-analysis of cohort studies on milk consumption and hip fracture published in the Journal of Bone Mineral Research found that there is no association between milk consumption and hip fracture risk in adult women and possibly men. A meta-analysis assesses the results of many research studies to conclude a research question. So, the results of this study were not merely the results of one study, but the results of several studies.
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Infographic: How to survive a layoff or furlough during the COVID-19 pandemic
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBecoming unemployed due to a layoff or furlough can be an unsettling event that can cause a wide range of emotions. Understanding your options and making the right financial decisions during this period of time can help you successfully navigate through this challenging period in your life. This infographic outlines both the prevalence of layoffs as well as how to apply for unemployment benefits and eventually get back to work.
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