Category: Notes

Info on hot topics and things you should know

JobTech Trends to Watch In 2018

December 27, 2017

Five emerging technology trends to watch for on construction jobsites in 2018 will impact worker productivity, safety, and collaboration. They include: telematics wearables autonomous equipment, software augmented/virtual reality The first trend to watch in 2018 is telematics. Telematics equipment tracking and monitoring solutions enable instant access to important vehicle information, encompassing location tracking, remote diagnostics, … More JobTech Trends to Watch In 2018

‘Shahs of Sunset’ Take On Social Hot Topic This Season

July 17, 2017

The new season of Shahs of Sunset opened up on a hot topic. Season 6 opened with talks of  babies, engagements, and scandals, of course. The cast focuses on the Persian culture and their career and personal moves. Asa Soltan Rahmati – Asa is pregnant by boyfriend and baby daddy Jermaine Jackson II. Viewers may wonder … More ‘Shahs of Sunset’ Take On Social Hot Topic This Season

FDA Approves New Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease

July 11, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age five years and older with sickle cell disease to reduce severe complications associated with the blood disorder.  “Endari is the first treatment approved for patients with sickle cell disease in almost 20 years,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., acting director of the … More FDA Approves New Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease

8 International Travel Safety Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad

July 8, 2017

July has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to travel the globe. If past years are any indication, millions of US citizens will set off on a global adventure this month. Whether travelers are driving across a border, sailing along a coastline, or flying halfway around the world, the American Red Cross recommends … More 8 International Travel Safety Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad

Best Value Schools Announces Spring 2017 STEM Scholarship

May 31, 2017

Sol Kim has been named a spring 2017 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarship for Women winner by Best Value Schools. The announcement was published on the organization’s website in May. Kim, currently a full-time sophomore at Brown University, will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support her post-secondary pursuits. She’s currently enrolled in the … More Best Value Schools Announces Spring 2017 STEM Scholarship

Real Talk: Heart Disease Risk Factors and Depression Are Biological

May 17, 2017

Biology, rather than personal behavior, may be responsible for the link between depression and risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study from Rice University. “Depressive Symptom Profiles, Cardio-Metabolic Risk and Inflammation: Results From the MIDUS Study” will appear in an upcoming edition of Psychoneuroimmunology. The study examines how depression is linked to … More Real Talk: Heart Disease Risk Factors and Depression Are Biological

Study Paints Somber Picture of U.S. Mental Health Status

April 24, 2017

More Americans than ever before suffer from serious psychological distress, and the country’s ability to meet the growing demand for mental health services is rapidly eroding. Researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center analyzed a federal health information database and concluded that 3.4 percent of the U.S. population (more than 8.3 million) adult Americans suffer from … More Study Paints Somber Picture of U.S. Mental Health Status