Articles by tag: CDC
A recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention highlights challenges in regulating teen internet use and the significant effects that social media and the web have on our country’s children. The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which is released every two years, shows how toxic these influences can be for both […]
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The CDC Has New Updates to Their Clinical Practice Guidelines When It Comes to Opioids
There’s been a new update to the CDC’s Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain. These updates include emphasizing non-opioid alternatives when available, but also flexibility, which has been widely held as a more appropriate stance for the CDC to take when giving healthcare providers more options for treating patients. Dr. Michael Sprintz, […]
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Cruise Lines Adapt to Rough Waters with Ever-Changing CDC Guidelines
Uncertainty is the name of the game for the cruises in 2022. To close out 2021, the industry, which has been struggling to unanchor itself from the financial and PR losses it faced during the pandemic, was hit with a fresh update from the CDC. The message was clear for travelers: stay away. Upgrading its […]
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CDC Lifts Mask Recommendations, Sparking Economic Optimism
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance says fully vaccinated people can now ditch their masks as a turning point in the U.S. fight against COVID and comes as U.S. caseloads fall and overall vaccinations rise. Tune in below for more insights from Bloomberg’s Ian Fisher. Host: Ian it really does feel like a […]
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Cruise Industry to Set Sail In 2021, As CDC Signals Reopening At Sea
Since the onset of COVID, the cruise industry has been one of the hospitality & tourism sectors hit the hardest, struggling to adapt to CDC guidelines, protect its workers & travelers, and survive without mass hemorrhaging. This hit bore out in the numbers; in late 2020, a CLIA report estimated that pausing cruise operations caused […]
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Sanitation Practices That We Will Stick With After COVID
The initial response to COVID saw a massive increase in the use of disinfectants across a wide spectrum of operations, everything from retail, transportation, hospitality, and healthcare to gymnasiums and restaurants introduced programs with intensive disinfection. People who were not routinely disinfecting surfaces put in place protocols to disinfect after every use, or moved from […]
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CDC Guidelines “Really Not Workable” According to Carnival CEO
U.S. cruises could resume by mid-summer with restrictions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Carnival Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald said the agency’s restrictions were “not workable,” and that the company considered setting its ships to sail from outside the U.S. Donald spoke with Bloomberg’s Carol Massar. Donald: The CDC, I think, […]
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Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality in Dentistry
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in dentistry, particularly in enhancing the precision and efficiency of dental procedures. Though often mentioned in the same breath, these technologies offer distinct experiences and have varied applications in dental practice. The Distinction Between AR and VR in Dentistry […]
Dental Surgeries Enhanced by The X-Guide System: Elevating Dentist and Patient Experiences
Elevating dentist and patient experiences reach a new level of ease with the introduction of the X-Guide® System from X-NAV Technologies. This system marks a significant advancement in dental implant surgery, offering a blend of precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction previously unattainable. This dynamic 3D navigation system provides real-time guidance during implant placement, revolutionizing […]
School Violence Prevention and Response
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with Adam Coughran, President, Safe Kids, Inc. During the conversation, they discussed proactive strategies for preventing violence in schools, focusing on the importance of communication channels within schools, behavioral awareness, and community involvement to aid in early detection and […]
Tough Tech: Exploring the World of Rugged and Reliable Technology
Demand for rugged and reliable technology surges as industries confront the need for devices that can endure extreme environments without failure. From utilities to construction, the marketplace increasingly seeks innovations that ensure devices are durable and exceptionally functional under stress. Why is this technology crucial, and how is it evolving to meet the rigorous […]