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3 Pieces of Tech Disaster Relief Teams Can Use

  • TEASER: Technology is a powerful ally for disaster relief teams. When they are well-equipped, they are better able to contribute their time and efforts to tasks that cannot be done by anyone but them.
Around the world, disaster relief teams work under immense pressures. They often need to plan their actions in advance, but also be prepared to act at a moment’s notice. From natural calamities to health emergencies, disaster relief teams work in stressful environments. Often short on funds and supplies, they are not only required to think on their feet but are often pushed to think out of the box.  While they could always use more funds and volunteers at all levels, these 3 pieces of technology help them perform their work under demanding conditions. Rugged Mobile Hotspots A stable internet...

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Achieve Zero-Waste Solutions through Plastic Recycling

  • TEASER: The plastic recycling company has proven to be a great success in helping reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our environment. Not only does it help protect our planet, but it also provides jobs and helps the local economy.
Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing it into useful products. This process helps to reduce the pollution caused by the disposal of plastic, which is a major environmental concern. Plastic recycling has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its numerous benefits and potential for helping to conserve natural resources. Plastic recycling refers to the process of collecting post-consumer or industrial scrap plastics and breaking them down into their parts for reuse in new products. This can involve anything from melting down existing...

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How Doctors Use Tech to Streamline Patient Appointments

  • TEASER: These are just a few of many ways today's forward-thinking doctors can enhance the patient experience, have more productive days, and provide a superior service to their patients.
There aren't many people that would prefer to see their doctor instead of doing something fun or relaxing, for instance, yet doctors are necessary to help people lead healthy and happy lives. Visiting their doctor can be an anxiety-inducing experience for some patients, so taking actionable steps to create a welcoming and calming visit makes sense. Did you know that doctors have a broad range of tech options at their disposal to create a nicer experience for patients during each appointment? The following describes a few examples introduced by many doctors that have become popular additions: Smartphone...

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The Aggravating conditions that worsen Coronavirus

  • TEASER: At the heart of the matter everyone is at risk of getting the virus this includes young adults, diabetes and high blood pressure patients.
At the heart of the matter everyone is at risk of getting the virus this includes young adults, diabetes and high blood pressure patients. However, some are more vulnerable to having it in a more aggressive blow as opposed to others. There is need for extreme preparation and to be wary of some of the signs. An assessment of the death rate reveals that older people are more susceptible to the severe covid19 attacks as opposed to younger people although they are also infected. The World Health Organization updated the death rates according to age which shows that between ages of 10-49 death rate...

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The African Slave Who Taught America How to Vaccinate Against Smallpox

  • TEASER: According to official records by the World Health Organization (WHO), the vaccine for smallpox was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. The records state that Edward Jenner, born on May 17, 1949, developed the first successful smallpox vaccine after observing milkmaids who previously contracted cowpox
According to official records by the World Health Organization (WHO), the vaccine for smallpox was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. The records state that Edward Jenner, born on May 17, 1949, developed the first successful smallpox vaccine after observing milkmaids who previously contracted cowpox but were immune to smallpox. From observing the milkmaids, Jenner could notice that inoculated vaccinia virus protected against inoculated variola virus, the smallpox causing pathogen. International health organizations have made a lot of publications on smallpox since the World Health Organization...

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