The
world is full of wonderful gifts. There are several varieties of plants
and other substances which prove advantageous to mankind. One such gift
of nature is Aloe Vera. The medical science considers t as a miraculous
plant. The reason behind this is that it helps in combating several
health related problems.
It is a stemless succulent plant. The
leaves of this plant are thick and fleshy. It contains the wide range of
minerals, vitamins, acids such as acetylated mannans, polymannans,
anthraquinone C-glycosides, anthrones, other anthraquinones, such as
emodin, and various lectins. Owing to these ingredients, this plant is
widely used in the manufacturing of several products. Let me discuss
some of its advantages.
The aloe vera juice contains some
compounds related to phenols family. These compounds are very useful in
combating the growth of the bacteria. The regular intake of the juice
helps in improving the health standards of an individual. It removes the
toxins from the body and purifies the blood.
It also helps in
improving the dental condition. When it is used regularly, then it helps
in killing the bacteria Streptococcus mutants. Moreover, it also helps
in killing other elements which are responsible for the growth of fungi.
The
aloe vera juice also offers several other advantages. It helps in
combating the problem of constipation. It is considered as the most
serious problem. The regular intake of this helps in enhancing the bowel
movement. Moreover, it also offers strength to the intestines.
Another
very serious problem which is affecting the major portion of the
population is diabetes. This is a very serious problem which directly
affects different organs of the body. Using of aloe vera helps in
lowering the blood sugar level. Moreover, it also helps in improving the
health standards of an individual.
The aloe vera is contained
around 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, water and around 200 active compounds.
Owing to these compounds, it is widely used in the manufacturing of
several beauty products. As it contains different vitamins, it helps in
providing full nourishment to the skin related issues. It acts in
combating wrinkles. Moreover, it also provides nourishment to the
injured cells of the skin.
There are several aloe vera juice
manufacturers which are offering their products to meet the end
requirements of the clients. This compound is highly demanded owing to
the fact that it helps a lot in boosting the health standards of an
individual. The main reason for the high demand of this product is that
its intake doesn't offer any side effect.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Jaw Bone Stem Cells May Offer Relief for Sufferers of Painful Joint Disorder
Temporomandibular
joint or more commonly referred to as TMJ is a condition that many
suffer from on a global scale. A recent study found out that
approximately 10 million people, women being a majority in the US are
victims to this disorder.
So what is the temporomandibular joint? The joint that links your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull which are located right in front of your ear is known as your temporomandibular joint. It acts like an axis that allows movements to your jaw that enables you to speak, chew, and yawn.
So, if you are having trouble with your jaw and the controlling muscles in your face, it is called temporomandibular disorders or TMD. The cause of this disorder is not clearly known or defined. Probable symptoms of TMD, which dentists believe could actually be a result of issues in the jaw muscles or with the parts of the joint itself.
Acute ache and soreness are often triggered by TMD that may affect both sides of your face. This may subsequently lead to various other indications like concentrated discomfort in the jaw, face and head; inconvenience in gulping and talking; and faintness. The condition may be temporary or possibly last for several years. It is a common occurrence between the ages of 20 and 40.
Made of fibrocartilage, TMJ in a healthy state helps the jaw to function smoothly by acting as a cushion. Nevertheless, the cartilage is not equipped with the capability to repair or renew. Hence, all the available treatment or surgery does is to disguise the indicators but not actually remedy repair the essential impairment of the joint.
Published in Nature Communications under "Exploiting endogenous fibrocartilage stem cells to regenerate cartilage and repair joint injury" a research team at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine (USA) carried out a cell culture studies as well as clinical trials on animals that acknowledged that stem cells inside the TMJ possessed the potential to develop cartilage and bone. Further investigations by the research team presented that Wnt, a protein, with its signalling activity led to the diminution of these fibrocartilage stem cells (FSCSs) in animals. As a result of this, it instigated significant weakening of the cartilage on introducing an accepted inhibitor of Wnt into the animals' impaired TMJ stimulated development and recuperation of the joint.
"This is very exciting for the field because patients who have problems with their jaws and TMJs are very limited in terms of clinical treatments available," said Mildred C. Embree, DMD, PhD, assistant professor of dental medicine at Columbia and lead author of the study. Dr. Embree's team, the TMJ Biology and Regenerative Medicine Lab, conducted the research with colleagues including Jeremy Mao, DDS, PhD, the Edwin S. Robinson Professor of Dentistry (in orthopedic surgery) at Columbia.
The next step of the investigation is to explore options of suitable Wnt inhibitors that may be tried under clinical conditions. In a university press release, Jeremy Mao, a co-author on the paper, talked about the implications of these results. "They suggest that molecular signals that govern stem cells may have therapeutic applications for cartilage and bone regeneration. Cartilage and certain bone defects are notoriously difficult to heal."
In the long run, Dr. Embree and her team say the outcomes could spearhead eventual strategies for mending fibrocartilage in other joints, including the knees and vertebral discs. "Those types of cartilage have different cellular constituents, so we would have to really investigate the molecular underpinnings regarding how these cells are regulated," the researcher said.
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So what is the temporomandibular joint? The joint that links your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull which are located right in front of your ear is known as your temporomandibular joint. It acts like an axis that allows movements to your jaw that enables you to speak, chew, and yawn.
So, if you are having trouble with your jaw and the controlling muscles in your face, it is called temporomandibular disorders or TMD. The cause of this disorder is not clearly known or defined. Probable symptoms of TMD, which dentists believe could actually be a result of issues in the jaw muscles or with the parts of the joint itself.
Acute ache and soreness are often triggered by TMD that may affect both sides of your face. This may subsequently lead to various other indications like concentrated discomfort in the jaw, face and head; inconvenience in gulping and talking; and faintness. The condition may be temporary or possibly last for several years. It is a common occurrence between the ages of 20 and 40.
Made of fibrocartilage, TMJ in a healthy state helps the jaw to function smoothly by acting as a cushion. Nevertheless, the cartilage is not equipped with the capability to repair or renew. Hence, all the available treatment or surgery does is to disguise the indicators but not actually remedy repair the essential impairment of the joint.
Published in Nature Communications under "Exploiting endogenous fibrocartilage stem cells to regenerate cartilage and repair joint injury" a research team at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine (USA) carried out a cell culture studies as well as clinical trials on animals that acknowledged that stem cells inside the TMJ possessed the potential to develop cartilage and bone. Further investigations by the research team presented that Wnt, a protein, with its signalling activity led to the diminution of these fibrocartilage stem cells (FSCSs) in animals. As a result of this, it instigated significant weakening of the cartilage on introducing an accepted inhibitor of Wnt into the animals' impaired TMJ stimulated development and recuperation of the joint.
"This is very exciting for the field because patients who have problems with their jaws and TMJs are very limited in terms of clinical treatments available," said Mildred C. Embree, DMD, PhD, assistant professor of dental medicine at Columbia and lead author of the study. Dr. Embree's team, the TMJ Biology and Regenerative Medicine Lab, conducted the research with colleagues including Jeremy Mao, DDS, PhD, the Edwin S. Robinson Professor of Dentistry (in orthopedic surgery) at Columbia.
The next step of the investigation is to explore options of suitable Wnt inhibitors that may be tried under clinical conditions. In a university press release, Jeremy Mao, a co-author on the paper, talked about the implications of these results. "They suggest that molecular signals that govern stem cells may have therapeutic applications for cartilage and bone regeneration. Cartilage and certain bone defects are notoriously difficult to heal."
In the long run, Dr. Embree and her team say the outcomes could spearhead eventual strategies for mending fibrocartilage in other joints, including the knees and vertebral discs. "Those types of cartilage have different cellular constituents, so we would have to really investigate the molecular underpinnings regarding how these cells are regulated," the researcher said.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Reasons For Kidney Transplantation - Signs and Symptoms
When a
kidney failure is so advanced that it cannot be reversed, it is termed
as End Stage Renal Disease or ESRD. The kidneys function so poorly that
they fail to keep the patient alive. Conventional medication in such
cases fails too. Dialysis could help to some extent, but the only other
option available for treatment is transplantation. Dialysis uses
artificial means of filtering blood in order to keep the body
functioning. Well, a kidney transplantation could provide patients
relief from the repetitive schedule that dialysis requires and helps
them recover faster. Transplantation however is not considered as a
complete cure although the patients can go back to their routine lives
after the surgery. These patients must take regular medications and need
to consult a doctor regularly after a successful transplantation too.
The function of kidneys in our body is to filter wastes from the bloodstream and also maintain the balance of electrolytes in our body. Their main function is to remove chemicals and other by products from the blood stream. They eliminate these waste products from our bodies in the form of urine. Another most important function of a kidney is to secrete hormones that are known to regulate the absorption of calcium from the food that we eat. They also produce red blood cells. They also regulate the amount of fluid in the circulatory system. All of this in turn helps increase our bone strength, prevents anaemia, and regulates blood pressure.
There are a number of conditions that could damage the kidneys:
· Kidney failure could happen in response to a chronic or long-term disease such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
· Primary kidney diseases are generally hereditary and could cause the kidneys to fail.
· Infections and other substances such as drugs could permanently damage the kidneys.
· Whenever there is severe damage to the kidneys they fail irreversibly.
Patient suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, vascular diseases, liver diseases, etc. Have a greater chances of developing kidney related ailments and ultimately kidney failures.
Signs and symptoms
Most people show no specific signs or symptoms that indicate a kidney failure. Especially in the early stages of the disease, the kidneys are able to compensate well for the impairments in their functions. The most obvious symptoms appear only when the condition becomes severe or critical. This kind of failure is not painful. Symptoms generally show on other parts of our body and their functionalities. Sometimes kidney failures could cause fluid retention. Severe dehydration is cited as one of the reasons for failure of the kidneys. Other things to look out for are less than usual urination, frequency and urgency of urination, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite or pale skin. General kidney ailments can be treated by controlling the underlying conditions, but for end stage renal disease, a kidney transplantation is mandatory.
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The function of kidneys in our body is to filter wastes from the bloodstream and also maintain the balance of electrolytes in our body. Their main function is to remove chemicals and other by products from the blood stream. They eliminate these waste products from our bodies in the form of urine. Another most important function of a kidney is to secrete hormones that are known to regulate the absorption of calcium from the food that we eat. They also produce red blood cells. They also regulate the amount of fluid in the circulatory system. All of this in turn helps increase our bone strength, prevents anaemia, and regulates blood pressure.
There are a number of conditions that could damage the kidneys:
· Kidney failure could happen in response to a chronic or long-term disease such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
· Primary kidney diseases are generally hereditary and could cause the kidneys to fail.
· Infections and other substances such as drugs could permanently damage the kidneys.
· Whenever there is severe damage to the kidneys they fail irreversibly.
Patient suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, vascular diseases, liver diseases, etc. Have a greater chances of developing kidney related ailments and ultimately kidney failures.
Signs and symptoms
Most people show no specific signs or symptoms that indicate a kidney failure. Especially in the early stages of the disease, the kidneys are able to compensate well for the impairments in their functions. The most obvious symptoms appear only when the condition becomes severe or critical. This kind of failure is not painful. Symptoms generally show on other parts of our body and their functionalities. Sometimes kidney failures could cause fluid retention. Severe dehydration is cited as one of the reasons for failure of the kidneys. Other things to look out for are less than usual urination, frequency and urgency of urination, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite or pale skin. General kidney ailments can be treated by controlling the underlying conditions, but for end stage renal disease, a kidney transplantation is mandatory.
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The American Version of Roman "Feather-Tickling"
When
I attended elementary school, we were taught that wealthy ancient
Romans would tickle the back of their throat with a feather to induce
vomiting after dinner. Although that ritual probably put a damper on any
postprandial romance (unless mouthwash was provided with the meal), it
allowed them to engage in their greatest delight - eating more food.
Whether or not that custom is mythical, it does bring to mind similar,
modern practices of many Americans today.
I sometimes ask insulin-dependent diabetics a simple, yet revealing question. If they could give up all food except some basic green vegetables for one month, and by doing so, cure themselves of their diabetes, would they do it? Sadly, the answer is always a resounding "no." They explained to me that they are unwilling to deny themselves any food. Rather than monitor their diet, they prefer to inject themselves with additional insulin when required.
I was with a friend once late at night, and we stopped for a bite to eat after a movie. He suffered from heartburn and acid reflux, and wondered aloud whether it was too late to take a prescription pill for his condition. He pondered his choices for a moment, and then confidently popped the pill into his mouth. He then proceeded to order cheese fries, a bacon cheeseburger, and some onion rings - despite the lateness of the hour. Surprised by his decision, I asked him why he didn't just avoid those foods, and order something lighter and easier to digest. He gazed at me incredulously, and then explained that was the purpose of the pills. I suggested that he should forego another tub of greasy, buttered popcorn on the next movie night. It might save him a pill.
Fried foods, trans-fats, sugary desserts, and salty snacks - why avoid them when a simple pill will counter their deleterious effects? People I know would prefer to take medication for their high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. We can actually alleviate most of these health conditions - and even physical pain, insomnia, and arthritis - by altering dietary intake. However, few people will deny themselves the foods that they enjoy.
When it comes to weight loss, nearly everyone tries over-the-counter diet pills before sacrificing that extra helping of greasy fries or a sweet, tempting dessert. When those pills fail, many turn to prescription medicine for weight loss. In addition, as I noted in my article, "The Truth About Weight Loss," many people prefer to endure grueling exercise regimens that they dread and hate, rather than deny themselves the foods whispering their sweet names as they pass by the refrigerator. Incidentally, my refrigerator has an alluring, female, British accent. Still haven't gotten her name though. The decision to exercise and ignore diet is usually a losing proposition, because it's difficult to lose weight on a treadmill with a milk shake in one hand, and a chicken wrap in the other.
For people who are extremely overweight, some prefer to undergo operations like gastric banding, liposuction, gastric bypass, or stomach stapling instead of altering their diet. Whatever the ailment, Americans prefer to pop pills, exercise their jiggling belly away, or undergo surgery, despite the fact that all operations pose some risk, and nearly every drug has side effects.
Centuries ago, Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." So, we have long known the association between a healthy diet and good health. But it's been either forgotten or purposefully ignored in modern society.
Historians still debate whether Roman nobility actually used feathers to induce vomiting. After all, vomiting is hardly an enjoyable experience. And, I imagine one's appetite would be a bit suppressed afterwards - especially if your seat is nearest the vomitorium.
Today, too many American's are willing to endure nearly any level of suffering to lose their excess weight - except sacrificing the foods that they love. It might not be as unsettling as tickling the back of the throat with a feather, but the result is eerily similar.
I sometimes ask insulin-dependent diabetics a simple, yet revealing question. If they could give up all food except some basic green vegetables for one month, and by doing so, cure themselves of their diabetes, would they do it? Sadly, the answer is always a resounding "no." They explained to me that they are unwilling to deny themselves any food. Rather than monitor their diet, they prefer to inject themselves with additional insulin when required.
I was with a friend once late at night, and we stopped for a bite to eat after a movie. He suffered from heartburn and acid reflux, and wondered aloud whether it was too late to take a prescription pill for his condition. He pondered his choices for a moment, and then confidently popped the pill into his mouth. He then proceeded to order cheese fries, a bacon cheeseburger, and some onion rings - despite the lateness of the hour. Surprised by his decision, I asked him why he didn't just avoid those foods, and order something lighter and easier to digest. He gazed at me incredulously, and then explained that was the purpose of the pills. I suggested that he should forego another tub of greasy, buttered popcorn on the next movie night. It might save him a pill.
Fried foods, trans-fats, sugary desserts, and salty snacks - why avoid them when a simple pill will counter their deleterious effects? People I know would prefer to take medication for their high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. We can actually alleviate most of these health conditions - and even physical pain, insomnia, and arthritis - by altering dietary intake. However, few people will deny themselves the foods that they enjoy.
When it comes to weight loss, nearly everyone tries over-the-counter diet pills before sacrificing that extra helping of greasy fries or a sweet, tempting dessert. When those pills fail, many turn to prescription medicine for weight loss. In addition, as I noted in my article, "The Truth About Weight Loss," many people prefer to endure grueling exercise regimens that they dread and hate, rather than deny themselves the foods whispering their sweet names as they pass by the refrigerator. Incidentally, my refrigerator has an alluring, female, British accent. Still haven't gotten her name though. The decision to exercise and ignore diet is usually a losing proposition, because it's difficult to lose weight on a treadmill with a milk shake in one hand, and a chicken wrap in the other.
For people who are extremely overweight, some prefer to undergo operations like gastric banding, liposuction, gastric bypass, or stomach stapling instead of altering their diet. Whatever the ailment, Americans prefer to pop pills, exercise their jiggling belly away, or undergo surgery, despite the fact that all operations pose some risk, and nearly every drug has side effects.
Centuries ago, Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." So, we have long known the association between a healthy diet and good health. But it's been either forgotten or purposefully ignored in modern society.
Historians still debate whether Roman nobility actually used feathers to induce vomiting. After all, vomiting is hardly an enjoyable experience. And, I imagine one's appetite would be a bit suppressed afterwards - especially if your seat is nearest the vomitorium.
Today, too many American's are willing to endure nearly any level of suffering to lose their excess weight - except sacrificing the foods that they love. It might not be as unsettling as tickling the back of the throat with a feather, but the result is eerily similar.
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Pondering the questions and possibilities of life continues to be my lifelong passion. And, I am never done learning. I am looking forward to your thoughts and comments.
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Pondering the questions and possibilities of life continues to be my lifelong passion. And, I am never done learning. I am looking forward to your thoughts and comments.
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
How to Compare MRO Services
You
will want to compare MRO services third-party administrator to another.
This will make it easier for you to determine who you will work with. If
a medical review officer isn't able to provide you with quality
services, or enough services, it's only going to cause more work for
you. This can be avoided simply by taking the time to research your
options before choosing one over another.
Look at Services
One of the first things you need to do when comparing MRO services is look at the full extent of services that are offered. Not all companies offer the same, and you don't want to end up having to hire two companies in order to do everything for you. It will be easier and more affordable to have one company handle everything. Some of the services to explore include:
Program Implementation
Some companies will provide MRO services only after you have implemented a program. However, you may need help starting the program. If you are a new business, or you have just decided you want to create a drug and alcohol testing program, you may need to rely heavily on a medical review officer. This person can guide you through the program standards. The two of you can talk about what is needed, and they can do a significant amount of the work for you. This cannot only save you time, but ensure that you have captured everything. You can also rely on someone else's expertise to help you implement a quality program that you can truly benefit from.
Costs
While cost shouldn't be the primary way to compare MRO services, it is something that you will want to look at. You don't want to spend any more than absolutely necessary. Talk to a medical review officer and find out what their fees are. Is it a flat fee? Do they charge for each service? These are the questions you will want to have answered before you determine you have captured all of the expenses. Only then can you start to budget what it will be to have a medical review officer as a third-party administrator and to assist you throughout the operation of your drug and alcohol testing program. You can typically compare the MRO services online. This will allow you to see what everyone offers. You may even want to contact them individually to ask a few questions. Be sure to ask the same questions of every administrator. This will make it easier to compare apples to apples. Once you have your questions answered and you have done sufficient research, you are better armed to make a decision.
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http://www.ved.gov.ru/forum/?&action=showreplies&fid=20&topic=3609
Look at Services
One of the first things you need to do when comparing MRO services is look at the full extent of services that are offered. Not all companies offer the same, and you don't want to end up having to hire two companies in order to do everything for you. It will be easier and more affordable to have one company handle everything. Some of the services to explore include:
- Consultations
- Telephone litigation support
- Expert testimony
- Status updates
- Chain of custody tools
- Final disposition of records
- Translator services
- Electronic data management
Program Implementation
Some companies will provide MRO services only after you have implemented a program. However, you may need help starting the program. If you are a new business, or you have just decided you want to create a drug and alcohol testing program, you may need to rely heavily on a medical review officer. This person can guide you through the program standards. The two of you can talk about what is needed, and they can do a significant amount of the work for you. This cannot only save you time, but ensure that you have captured everything. You can also rely on someone else's expertise to help you implement a quality program that you can truly benefit from.
Costs
While cost shouldn't be the primary way to compare MRO services, it is something that you will want to look at. You don't want to spend any more than absolutely necessary. Talk to a medical review officer and find out what their fees are. Is it a flat fee? Do they charge for each service? These are the questions you will want to have answered before you determine you have captured all of the expenses. Only then can you start to budget what it will be to have a medical review officer as a third-party administrator and to assist you throughout the operation of your drug and alcohol testing program. You can typically compare the MRO services online. This will allow you to see what everyone offers. You may even want to contact them individually to ask a few questions. Be sure to ask the same questions of every administrator. This will make it easier to compare apples to apples. Once you have your questions answered and you have done sufficient research, you are better armed to make a decision.
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4 Benefits to Random Drug Testing
There
are an array of benefits to obtaining random drug testing on your
employees. It is an affordable means of finding out whether your
employees are following the rules or not. Scheduling drug testing in the
workplace may be easier than you think, and it can be done at random.
Keep Employees Honest
You want to do everything you can keep your employees honest. Otherwise, you are going to run into problems where employees think that they can get away with anything. You never know what kinds of drugs people could be on, which is why it is important to test them. More importantly, it is important to do so randomly so that employees can never guess as to when they are going to be called for a test.
If you maintain a constant schedule like clockwork, people will know exactly when they need to stop using so that they have it out of their system. They will be able to pass the test, and you will never get accurate results. This can be problematic throughout your business.
Enhance Workplace Safety
When you take advantage of random drug testing, you have the ability to enhance safety at the workplace. Various drugs have various side effects, and can be extremely dangerous. People may not have the fastest reflexes, which can be a problem if they are out on the road or operating heavy equipment. They may experience blurred vision, hot sweats, hallucinations, and much more.
Even with some of the more recreational drugs that are out there, it can result in reduced productivity. This can also cause accidents because people are not going to be paying close attention to what they are doing.
When safety issue start to rise, you are going to have more injuries. This is going to start costing you money, and the cost of your workers compensation is likely going to increase dramatically as well.
Improve Morale
Employee morale is not something you ever want to see drop. When morale drops, can be difficult to get it back up. It affects your entire culture, and impacts the decision as to whether employees want to continue working for you or not. Random drug testing can be a great way to boost morale, especially for those who don't do drugs. They don't want to work with people who are abusing the system, not being productive, and who are breaking the law.
Your employees you don't do drugs are likely looking at the ones who do and getting upset with you as a business. The random drug testing can be the ultimate morale booster because those who are on drugs are likely to test positive, and be forced to find a new job.
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Keep Employees Honest
You want to do everything you can keep your employees honest. Otherwise, you are going to run into problems where employees think that they can get away with anything. You never know what kinds of drugs people could be on, which is why it is important to test them. More importantly, it is important to do so randomly so that employees can never guess as to when they are going to be called for a test.
If you maintain a constant schedule like clockwork, people will know exactly when they need to stop using so that they have it out of their system. They will be able to pass the test, and you will never get accurate results. This can be problematic throughout your business.
Enhance Workplace Safety
When you take advantage of random drug testing, you have the ability to enhance safety at the workplace. Various drugs have various side effects, and can be extremely dangerous. People may not have the fastest reflexes, which can be a problem if they are out on the road or operating heavy equipment. They may experience blurred vision, hot sweats, hallucinations, and much more.
Even with some of the more recreational drugs that are out there, it can result in reduced productivity. This can also cause accidents because people are not going to be paying close attention to what they are doing.
When safety issue start to rise, you are going to have more injuries. This is going to start costing you money, and the cost of your workers compensation is likely going to increase dramatically as well.
Improve Morale
Employee morale is not something you ever want to see drop. When morale drops, can be difficult to get it back up. It affects your entire culture, and impacts the decision as to whether employees want to continue working for you or not. Random drug testing can be a great way to boost morale, especially for those who don't do drugs. They don't want to work with people who are abusing the system, not being productive, and who are breaking the law.
Your employees you don't do drugs are likely looking at the ones who do and getting upset with you as a business. The random drug testing can be the ultimate morale booster because those who are on drugs are likely to test positive, and be forced to find a new job.
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7 Easy Ways to Find FCRA Background Checks
When
you need FCRA background checks, you want to find out how to get quality
ones you can rely on. It's going to be much easier to work with a
third-party then it will be to try and do everything on your own. It may
provide you with access to more information, and allow you to focus on
other aspects of human resources.
There are various consortiums and third-party administrators that can help with the background checks. To make it easier to choose who will provide you with the checks, there are a few ways to narrow down the playing field.
Explore Services
The services offered to you can vary. Some third-party administrators may help you not only with background checks, but also with drug testing, chain of custody management tools, as well as real-time status updates using a dashboard.
Find Out About Background Information
Learn about what background information can be provided to you during the check. Such things may include past addresses, past employers, criminal activity, credit scores, and various other things. The more you can access about an employee, the better it will be for you and your company.
Look at Costs
It's going to cost for a background check to be conducted. The good news is that not everyone charges the same. You will want to find out who offers what rates, and do some comparisons. You will also want to see whether there are different prices based upon the level of background checks conducted.
Find Out Reputation
Any time that you decide you want to use a third-party, it is important to explore their reputation. Online reviews can tell you just about anything you want to know. If other people complain about the level of customer service, you can likely anticipate the same level - which means you should cross this third-party off your list.
Learn About Digital Reporting
Digital reporting can make it easier for you to get the information you need. Data can come in online, and keep you organized with the use of a dashboard. Further, you can say goodbye to the paper trail.
Look at Speed of Service
It is also important to look at the speed of service in which you can get a background check. Essentially, how long is it going to take you to get the report once you contact the third-party to conduct a check on a specific person?
Make Comparisons
The only true way to know whether you have found a good third-party or not is to compare them against several others. This should only take a few minutes, especially if you are reviewing information online. You can also send an email or make a phone call in order to ask a few more questions to help with the comparison process.
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There are various consortiums and third-party administrators that can help with the background checks. To make it easier to choose who will provide you with the checks, there are a few ways to narrow down the playing field.
Explore Services
The services offered to you can vary. Some third-party administrators may help you not only with background checks, but also with drug testing, chain of custody management tools, as well as real-time status updates using a dashboard.
Find Out About Background Information
Learn about what background information can be provided to you during the check. Such things may include past addresses, past employers, criminal activity, credit scores, and various other things. The more you can access about an employee, the better it will be for you and your company.
Look at Costs
It's going to cost for a background check to be conducted. The good news is that not everyone charges the same. You will want to find out who offers what rates, and do some comparisons. You will also want to see whether there are different prices based upon the level of background checks conducted.
Find Out Reputation
Any time that you decide you want to use a third-party, it is important to explore their reputation. Online reviews can tell you just about anything you want to know. If other people complain about the level of customer service, you can likely anticipate the same level - which means you should cross this third-party off your list.
Learn About Digital Reporting
Digital reporting can make it easier for you to get the information you need. Data can come in online, and keep you organized with the use of a dashboard. Further, you can say goodbye to the paper trail.
Look at Speed of Service
It is also important to look at the speed of service in which you can get a background check. Essentially, how long is it going to take you to get the report once you contact the third-party to conduct a check on a specific person?
Make Comparisons
The only true way to know whether you have found a good third-party or not is to compare them against several others. This should only take a few minutes, especially if you are reviewing information online. You can also send an email or make a phone call in order to ask a few more questions to help with the comparison process.
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Lifestyle Impacts The Length of Telomeres of Chromosomes
Telomeres
are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our
chromosomes. They have been allegorized commonly as the plastic tips at
the end of shoelaces, which are likely to get frayed without them.
Similarly, without telomeres DNA strands become damaged. They are
actually disposable protective buffers blocking the ends of the
chromosomes. They are consumed during cell division but are replenished
by an enzyme - the telomerase reverse transcriptase.
Role of telomerase -
The main function of telomerase is the elongation of telomeres, which enables cells to increase their replicative capacity, sometimes even indefinitely. However, low expression of telomerase, for example in some normal fibroblasts, cannot maintain telomere length.
Telomerase also shows important roles in stem cell proliferation, as well as reprogramming of induced pluripotent stem cells. An induced pluripotent stem cell is a cell taken from any tissue (usually skin or blood) from a child or adult and is genetically modified to behave like an embryonic stem cell. The mechanism of these telomerase functions is still not completely clear.
Functions of telomeres -
Basically, telomeres function as follows:
1. They cap up chromosome ends principally protecting them from DNA degradation. Their length serves as an intrinsic biological clock that regulates the life span of the cell. In other words, they provide limits on the number of replications a cell can go through.
2. They also protect chromosomes from fusion with other chromosomal ends. Uncapped telomeres are able to initiate the DNA damage and cause end-to-end fusions, resulting in chromosomal instability, cellular senescence and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Telomere repeats are lost with each round of cell replication and most somatic cells express insufficient telomerase to compensate for the loss of telomere repeats.
Lifestyle factors impacting telomeres -
Telomere length, which can be affected by various lifestyle factors, can affect the pace of aging and onset of age-associated diseases. Telomeres are shortened as we age, but telomeres can also be shortened by stress, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and a poor diet.
The following are the common causes responsible for the shortening of telomeres:
Aging - Telomere length negatively correlates with age. Telomere length may determine overall health, lifespan, and the rate at which an individual is aging.
Smoking - Smoking seems to have adverse effect on telomeres, shortening their length. Studies have found that the telomere attrition caused by smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for a period of 40 years is equivalent to 7.4 years of life. Oxidative stress caused by smoking is mainly responsible for telomere attrition, resulting in their shortening.
Obesity - Obesity is also associated with increased oxidative stress and DNA damage. Studies show that the excessive loss of telomeres in obese individuals may be equivalent to 8.8 years of life, an effect which seems to be worse than smoking.
Environmental pollution - Exposure to traffic and industrial pollution can adversely affect telomeres. Reduction of the length of telomeres in a person is intimately related to numbers of years and severity of exposure to environmental pollution.
Stress - The stress is associated with release of glucocorticoid hormones by the adrenal glands, which cause increased oxidative damage to DNA and accelerated telomere shortening.
Unhealthy diet - Unhealthy diet deficient in various macro and micro- nutrients can also result in shortening of telomeres as result of damage caused by oxidative stress. Dietary restriction or eating less has an extremely positive impact on health and longevity. The reduction in oxidative stress by dietary restriction is expected to preserve telomeres and other cellular components.
Lack of exercise - The duration of exercise inversely co-relates with the damage to the DNA and telomeres. Regular exercise has been found to be associated with elevated telomerase activity. Furthermore, regular exercise seems to be associated with reduced oxidative stress and may, therefore, reduce the pace of aging and age-associated diseases.
The bottom line -
Telomeres are significantly affected by age and our lifestyle. Shorter telomeres have also been implicated in genomic instability. The rate of telomere shortening is, therefore, critical to an individual's health and pace of aging.
Role of telomerase -
The main function of telomerase is the elongation of telomeres, which enables cells to increase their replicative capacity, sometimes even indefinitely. However, low expression of telomerase, for example in some normal fibroblasts, cannot maintain telomere length.
Telomerase also shows important roles in stem cell proliferation, as well as reprogramming of induced pluripotent stem cells. An induced pluripotent stem cell is a cell taken from any tissue (usually skin or blood) from a child or adult and is genetically modified to behave like an embryonic stem cell. The mechanism of these telomerase functions is still not completely clear.
Functions of telomeres -
Basically, telomeres function as follows:
1. They cap up chromosome ends principally protecting them from DNA degradation. Their length serves as an intrinsic biological clock that regulates the life span of the cell. In other words, they provide limits on the number of replications a cell can go through.
2. They also protect chromosomes from fusion with other chromosomal ends. Uncapped telomeres are able to initiate the DNA damage and cause end-to-end fusions, resulting in chromosomal instability, cellular senescence and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Telomere repeats are lost with each round of cell replication and most somatic cells express insufficient telomerase to compensate for the loss of telomere repeats.
Lifestyle factors impacting telomeres -
Telomere length, which can be affected by various lifestyle factors, can affect the pace of aging and onset of age-associated diseases. Telomeres are shortened as we age, but telomeres can also be shortened by stress, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and a poor diet.
The following are the common causes responsible for the shortening of telomeres:
Aging - Telomere length negatively correlates with age. Telomere length may determine overall health, lifespan, and the rate at which an individual is aging.
Smoking - Smoking seems to have adverse effect on telomeres, shortening their length. Studies have found that the telomere attrition caused by smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for a period of 40 years is equivalent to 7.4 years of life. Oxidative stress caused by smoking is mainly responsible for telomere attrition, resulting in their shortening.
Obesity - Obesity is also associated with increased oxidative stress and DNA damage. Studies show that the excessive loss of telomeres in obese individuals may be equivalent to 8.8 years of life, an effect which seems to be worse than smoking.
Environmental pollution - Exposure to traffic and industrial pollution can adversely affect telomeres. Reduction of the length of telomeres in a person is intimately related to numbers of years and severity of exposure to environmental pollution.
Stress - The stress is associated with release of glucocorticoid hormones by the adrenal glands, which cause increased oxidative damage to DNA and accelerated telomere shortening.
Unhealthy diet - Unhealthy diet deficient in various macro and micro- nutrients can also result in shortening of telomeres as result of damage caused by oxidative stress. Dietary restriction or eating less has an extremely positive impact on health and longevity. The reduction in oxidative stress by dietary restriction is expected to preserve telomeres and other cellular components.
Lack of exercise - The duration of exercise inversely co-relates with the damage to the DNA and telomeres. Regular exercise has been found to be associated with elevated telomerase activity. Furthermore, regular exercise seems to be associated with reduced oxidative stress and may, therefore, reduce the pace of aging and age-associated diseases.
The bottom line -
Telomeres are significantly affected by age and our lifestyle. Shorter telomeres have also been implicated in genomic instability. The rate of telomere shortening is, therefore, critical to an individual's health and pace of aging.
The length of the telomeres of chromosomes is the predictor of
how we are undergoing the process of aging; they also predict the onset
of age-related diseases in individuals. However, they are notably
influenced by our lifestyle. Thus we can delay the process of shortening
of telomeres by making positive changes in the lifestyle.
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Five Tips to Find a DOT Consortium for Your Company
You
need to learn a lot about you employees. You may not have to time or the
ability to do everything on your own. By using a DOT consortium, you
can maintain a significant amount of compliancy. The third party
administrator can do virtually everything that you need them to - saving
you both time and money.
Finding the right consortium will make it easier for you to get the help where you need it. There are some tips to help you find the right one.
Ask Questions
You should plan on making a list of questions to ask a DOT Consortium. These should be the same with each administrator so that you can make adequate comparisons between them. What you need to know may not be found on the website, and therefore it is important to have the questions so that you can really dive into what they can help with. Questions include:
Look at Services
The services offered by the consortium should be explored as well. Some companies will manage the entire testing program while others will manage certain parts. You may want them to implement the program, help maintain compliancy, and manage the random testing of employees. Various medical review officer services may be provided as well, ranging from chain of custody tools to expert testimony.
Find Out Their Background
Take the time to learn about the background of the company. How long have they been in business? What industries do they typically work with? You can get a lot of information from the "about us" on the consortium website. However, you may also have a few other questions, and this is yet another reason why you want to make a phone call or a Web inquiry in order to learn more.
Explore Pricing Models
Various pricing models may exist for using the consortium. This will often depend upon how much you have them managing the drug and alcohol testing program. If you have them implementing and managing everything, you can expect to pay more, though you can also save a significant amount of time.
Look at their Team
Finally, take the time to look at their team. The larger the team, the more customer service you are likely to get. They may have an array of medical review officers to assign to your company and assist in all that you do.
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Finding the right consortium will make it easier for you to get the help where you need it. There are some tips to help you find the right one.
Ask Questions
You should plan on making a list of questions to ask a DOT Consortium. These should be the same with each administrator so that you can make adequate comparisons between them. What you need to know may not be found on the website, and therefore it is important to have the questions so that you can really dive into what they can help with. Questions include:
- How have you helped companies in the past?
- What size companies are you used to working with?
- How experienced are you with DOT rules and regulations?
- What partnerships do you have that could be beneficial?
- Have you set up drug testing programs in the past?
Look at Services
The services offered by the consortium should be explored as well. Some companies will manage the entire testing program while others will manage certain parts. You may want them to implement the program, help maintain compliancy, and manage the random testing of employees. Various medical review officer services may be provided as well, ranging from chain of custody tools to expert testimony.
Find Out Their Background
Take the time to learn about the background of the company. How long have they been in business? What industries do they typically work with? You can get a lot of information from the "about us" on the consortium website. However, you may also have a few other questions, and this is yet another reason why you want to make a phone call or a Web inquiry in order to learn more.
Explore Pricing Models
Various pricing models may exist for using the consortium. This will often depend upon how much you have them managing the drug and alcohol testing program. If you have them implementing and managing everything, you can expect to pay more, though you can also save a significant amount of time.
Look at their Team
Finally, take the time to look at their team. The larger the team, the more customer service you are likely to get. They may have an array of medical review officers to assign to your company and assist in all that you do.
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When to Conduct DFW Drug Testing
There
are all sorts of different times as to when you should conduct DFW drug
testing. Knowing when will make it easier for you to strengthen your
testing program. It will also allow you to learn more about your
employees, even before you bring them on board.
Pre-Employment
You will definitely want to have drug testing in DFW conducted prior to employment. This will allow you to see if candidates are using drugs in any capacity. You don't want to offer employment to someone if they test positive. This is because they could have a variety of health problems, and are constantly breaking the law. Additionally, they may pose a problem on the jobsite, particularly if they cannot stay focused, or cannot remain sober while they are at work.
Many employees conduct a pre-employment drug screening. This means that many candidates are already used to the process. You can schedule a drug screening so that a person knows when to go. After receiving the results, you can then decide whether you want to offer a job or not.
During Employment
It is a good idea to conduct drug testing throughout a person's employment. This should be done randomly, and you can choose how often. Much of the frequency will depend upon the industry you are in. For example, trucking industries are regulated by the DOT.
The randomness of the drug testing ensures that people never know when they are going to be tested. Some people may be tested more frequently than others, and this is simply because of the luck of the draw. Either way, it will help to keep your employees honest, and help you to address problems that you may encounter.
After an Accident
If you have an employee that has been involved in an accident at the workplace, you may want to have them go through DFW drug testing. The primary reason is to find out whether they were under the influence of a drug. If they were, you may be able to avoid various costs associated with the injury. This is because they chose to go against employment policies and use a drug.
Otherwise, you would be responsible for paying medical expenses, and potentially have to deal with an increase in your workers compensation premiums. If you can prove that the person was on drugs, you may be able to reduce the overall expenses.
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Pre-Employment
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Many employees conduct a pre-employment drug screening. This means that many candidates are already used to the process. You can schedule a drug screening so that a person knows when to go. After receiving the results, you can then decide whether you want to offer a job or not.
During Employment
It is a good idea to conduct drug testing throughout a person's employment. This should be done randomly, and you can choose how often. Much of the frequency will depend upon the industry you are in. For example, trucking industries are regulated by the DOT.
The randomness of the drug testing ensures that people never know when they are going to be tested. Some people may be tested more frequently than others, and this is simply because of the luck of the draw. Either way, it will help to keep your employees honest, and help you to address problems that you may encounter.
After an Accident
If you have an employee that has been involved in an accident at the workplace, you may want to have them go through DFW drug testing. The primary reason is to find out whether they were under the influence of a drug. If they were, you may be able to avoid various costs associated with the injury. This is because they chose to go against employment policies and use a drug.
Otherwise, you would be responsible for paying medical expenses, and potentially have to deal with an increase in your workers compensation premiums. If you can prove that the person was on drugs, you may be able to reduce the overall expenses.
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Why DOT Drug Testing Should Be Done Sporadically
It's
important to conduct DOT drug testing. While you want to make sure that
it is getting done, it is actually better to do it sporadically as
opposed to on a set schedule. You can then be sure that it's done, but
in such a way that employees won't know when they will be called for the
test.
Keep Your Drivers Guessing
The last thing you want is for your employees to know exactly when they are going to be drug tested. The idea is for it to be random that they never know it's going to happen. It will provide you with better results because you will know whether they are using or not. If you maintain a set schedule, they could potentially stop using at just the time to provide a clear test - and then go right back to using.
This is what you're trying to avoid. There have been countless people who have been able to successfully pass employee drug testing because they know when the company is going to test. The company has failed because they are predictable. While employees may pass a drug test, you know all too well that they have been able to manipulate the system.
Get Results You Can Count On
The main reason to conduct DOT drug testing that is sporadic is so you can truly rely on the results. If you know employees are using, but the results come back negative every time, you have yourself a problem. The sporadic aspect keeps everyone on their toes. You can then know that when you test an employee, you can rely on the results.
If you can't get results you can count on, various issues arise.
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This is what you're trying to avoid. There have been countless people who have been able to successfully pass employee drug testing because they know when the company is going to test. The company has failed because they are predictable. While employees may pass a drug test, you know all too well that they have been able to manipulate the system.
Get Results You Can Count On
The main reason to conduct DOT drug testing that is sporadic is so you can truly rely on the results. If you know employees are using, but the results come back negative every time, you have yourself a problem. The sporadic aspect keeps everyone on their toes. You can then know that when you test an employee, you can rely on the results.
If you can't get results you can count on, various issues arise.
- Employees could be on drugs
- You could be against regulations
- You open yourself up to greater risk
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
5 Things to Look for in a Medical Review Officer
When
you decide to work with a medical review officer, there are quite a few
things to look for. This will ensure you can access as many services as
possible. Not all officers provide the same level of service.
Additionally, you want to work with one who can make it easier for you
to operate your business while still being able to get the necessary
drug testing taken care of.
Below are some tips on what to look for in a medical review officer.
Services Offered
The various services offered should be something that you look at. You don't want to hire an MRO and then find out that they don't provide all of the services that you need. Whether you work with a consortium or a general administrator, you only want to work with one. If they don't provide every service, you may of having to work with two. This could not only raise the cost, but also make it more difficult for you to manage the overall drug testing program.
Cost of Services
While you want to be compliant, whether it is with the DOT or anyone else, you do need to focus on the cost of services. You shouldn't have to spend more than what you can afford. A line item should be found in your budget for this kind of expense. Comparing the cost of services between several officers will make it easier for you to choose in a fiscally responsible manner.
Reputation
With the Internet, exploring reputation is easier than ever. You will want to find out what others have to say about a medical review officer. If they have had problems, you can likely expect to have similar problems. These can be avoided by crossing a particular officer off the list and moving on to another one.
Use of Electronic Data Management
Electronic data management makes it easier for you to get the data that you need about employees and their drug test results. You can get rid of the paper trail, and manage the process easier. It will also help you to get results faster, and share them across departments as necessary. If an MRO does not offer this service, you may want to consider going with a different officer.
Is Available for Support
There may be times that you will need to contact a medical review officer for support. This may include litigation support, implementing and testing program, or simply determining how to move forward with employees that don't speak English. Whatever the problem may be, you want to know that the person is available for you to contact.
Ultimately, you don't want to risk any issue with drug testing, or electronic data records. As a result, it's best to take some time to look at what a medical review officer can do. Make some comparisons and be confident that you are choosing the best one. This will make it easier for you to implement and maintain a testing program in the workplace.
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Below are some tips on what to look for in a medical review officer.
Services Offered
The various services offered should be something that you look at. You don't want to hire an MRO and then find out that they don't provide all of the services that you need. Whether you work with a consortium or a general administrator, you only want to work with one. If they don't provide every service, you may of having to work with two. This could not only raise the cost, but also make it more difficult for you to manage the overall drug testing program.
Cost of Services
While you want to be compliant, whether it is with the DOT or anyone else, you do need to focus on the cost of services. You shouldn't have to spend more than what you can afford. A line item should be found in your budget for this kind of expense. Comparing the cost of services between several officers will make it easier for you to choose in a fiscally responsible manner.
Reputation
With the Internet, exploring reputation is easier than ever. You will want to find out what others have to say about a medical review officer. If they have had problems, you can likely expect to have similar problems. These can be avoided by crossing a particular officer off the list and moving on to another one.
Use of Electronic Data Management
Electronic data management makes it easier for you to get the data that you need about employees and their drug test results. You can get rid of the paper trail, and manage the process easier. It will also help you to get results faster, and share them across departments as necessary. If an MRO does not offer this service, you may want to consider going with a different officer.
Is Available for Support
There may be times that you will need to contact a medical review officer for support. This may include litigation support, implementing and testing program, or simply determining how to move forward with employees that don't speak English. Whatever the problem may be, you want to know that the person is available for you to contact.
Ultimately, you don't want to risk any issue with drug testing, or electronic data records. As a result, it's best to take some time to look at what a medical review officer can do. Make some comparisons and be confident that you are choosing the best one. This will make it easier for you to implement and maintain a testing program in the workplace.
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Why a Third-Party Make Sense for DFW On Site Drug Testing
You
have various options when it comes to DFW on site drug testing. You can
choose to do the testing on your own, or you can work with a
third-party. Working with a third party can make a lot of sense, and
save you time along the way. This will allow you to focus on operations
rather than on operating your drug and alcohol testing program.
Notify Employee
Employees need to be notified that they have to undergo a drug test. The benefit is that it will be conducted on-site, which means that you can get 100% participation. Any time that it is offered off-site, you run the risk of people not going because they have to find the time to go to the lab. Then, you may deal with transportation problems, as well as those who claim that they cannot find the lab.
When it is conducted on-site, you can ensure people will go to get the test. You can also ensure that the third-party will provide sufficient notification, which is one less thing for you to have to do.
Maintain Chain of Custody
Maintaining the chain of custody is of the utmost importance. If at any time, the chain is broken, the results become invalid. You don't want to be responsible for this chain of custody because it can be time-consuming. There are also various documents that go along with the process. By handing the responsibility over to a third-party, you can remain confident that the chain of custody is present. This will also be of benefit to you in the event that an employee tests positive. You may need to take legal action against them, or use it in a case that is already in process.
Obtain Results
There is also the matter of obtaining the results. By using a third-party, they will obtain the results, and record everything electronically. You can have everything filed away in an electronic data management system. You can also receive real-time status updates through a dashboard. It will keep you informed of all that is going on. If you need to see whether an employee has been tested recently or not, you can pull them up by name. You can also see their test results.
You may not have the time to manage the entire process. It can be overwhelming, especially as you add more employees to the mix. When you take advantage of DFW on-site drug testing, you can also have a medical review officer who will take care of all the different test. They can provide DOT as well of non-DOT drug tests, as well as alcohol tests.
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Notify Employee
Employees need to be notified that they have to undergo a drug test. The benefit is that it will be conducted on-site, which means that you can get 100% participation. Any time that it is offered off-site, you run the risk of people not going because they have to find the time to go to the lab. Then, you may deal with transportation problems, as well as those who claim that they cannot find the lab.
When it is conducted on-site, you can ensure people will go to get the test. You can also ensure that the third-party will provide sufficient notification, which is one less thing for you to have to do.
Maintain Chain of Custody
Maintaining the chain of custody is of the utmost importance. If at any time, the chain is broken, the results become invalid. You don't want to be responsible for this chain of custody because it can be time-consuming. There are also various documents that go along with the process. By handing the responsibility over to a third-party, you can remain confident that the chain of custody is present. This will also be of benefit to you in the event that an employee tests positive. You may need to take legal action against them, or use it in a case that is already in process.
Obtain Results
There is also the matter of obtaining the results. By using a third-party, they will obtain the results, and record everything electronically. You can have everything filed away in an electronic data management system. You can also receive real-time status updates through a dashboard. It will keep you informed of all that is going on. If you need to see whether an employee has been tested recently or not, you can pull them up by name. You can also see their test results.
You may not have the time to manage the entire process. It can be overwhelming, especially as you add more employees to the mix. When you take advantage of DFW on-site drug testing, you can also have a medical review officer who will take care of all the different test. They can provide DOT as well of non-DOT drug tests, as well as alcohol tests.
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Is Your Working Profile Affecting Your Health?
Health
is that property which is precious in all respects. A good health is the
sign of a rich and prosperous person. Health is that condition at which
the adaptation of the body with respect to physical or mental processes
takes place. The well being of person's health not only depends on
environmental conditions, but also on his/her working conditions.
Therefore, our working profile has a deep influence on our health both
in a positive or negative direction. The positive effects of working
profile on our health are as follows:
• Social harmony:
If the working profile includes team work, then it promotes social harmony, unification and coordination. It provides a better environment, thereby promoting social contacts with a view to offer a prestigious position in the society and thus is best for our mental and psychological health.
• Health Enhancing Goods and Services
If our work profile belongs to high earning then it provides so many luxuries and mental peace. By means of money we can purchase health enhancing goods and services. Health enhancing goods and services makes the body fit and fine.
• Knowledge and Experience
If the job includes teaching and writing jobs, then it increases so much knowledge and experience which adds to the personality of the individual. It makes the person to be a great match to a developing society. An individual finds his or her image to be very prestigious in this high profile world. As a consequence of it, man preserves a good mental and psychological health.
• Reduced Weight
If our working profile comprises to work in a timely manner, then it is good for our physical health, it reduces our weight and maintain our figure. A maintained figure adds to the beauty of individuals, especially for females.
• Status
If a working profile includes the job of high designation, then it provides a great status to an individual by which he earns so much prestige and respect which has positive psychological effects on his or her health.
The negative effects of working profile on our health are as follows:
• Stress
If the occupation includes engineering, software development and other managerial jobs, etc then it requires waking up at night, which is a way towards stress and thus causes depression and heart disease along with joint pain.
• Uneven Atmosphere
If the job comprises to work in smoke producing factories and factories of producing disposal of uneven smell then the individual suffer from allergies, breathing problems and blood infections etc.
• Insult
If the working atmosphere includes a rude boss, then insult is a part of the job which individual has to tolerate which has harsh effects on mental and psychological health of the person even it loses his or her appetite which has harmful effects on blood circulation of the body thereby causing dark circles and dark spots on the face and other parts of the body.
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• Social harmony:
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• Health Enhancing Goods and Services
If our work profile belongs to high earning then it provides so many luxuries and mental peace. By means of money we can purchase health enhancing goods and services. Health enhancing goods and services makes the body fit and fine.
• Knowledge and Experience
If the job includes teaching and writing jobs, then it increases so much knowledge and experience which adds to the personality of the individual. It makes the person to be a great match to a developing society. An individual finds his or her image to be very prestigious in this high profile world. As a consequence of it, man preserves a good mental and psychological health.
• Reduced Weight
If our working profile comprises to work in a timely manner, then it is good for our physical health, it reduces our weight and maintain our figure. A maintained figure adds to the beauty of individuals, especially for females.
• Status
If a working profile includes the job of high designation, then it provides a great status to an individual by which he earns so much prestige and respect which has positive psychological effects on his or her health.
The negative effects of working profile on our health are as follows:
• Stress
If the occupation includes engineering, software development and other managerial jobs, etc then it requires waking up at night, which is a way towards stress and thus causes depression and heart disease along with joint pain.
• Uneven Atmosphere
If the job comprises to work in smoke producing factories and factories of producing disposal of uneven smell then the individual suffer from allergies, breathing problems and blood infections etc.
• Insult
If the working atmosphere includes a rude boss, then insult is a part of the job which individual has to tolerate which has harsh effects on mental and psychological health of the person even it loses his or her appetite which has harmful effects on blood circulation of the body thereby causing dark circles and dark spots on the face and other parts of the body.
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How Quickly Can You Get Fit After Years of Inactivity?
Have you been inactive for years? Are you wondering how long it will take you to get fit?
The short answer is "It depends!" How fast you get into shape is directly related to your present physical condition, and how fast your body reacts to physical conditioning. For example, someone 10 pounds overweight, with no physical limitations, will get into shape a lot faster than someone 50 pounds overweight with Type II diabetes and bad knees.
Not only will it take the second person longer to get in shape, but he or she will probably need to use a different strategy. The second person may never get to the fitness level of the first one. But remember that it is not a competition. It is individual and doing anything is better than doing nothing.
Getting fit after years of inactivity is like taking a car out for a drive after it has been sitting for ten years. If you are a car aficionado, you know you wouldn't get in, and see how fast you could max out the r.p.ms in every gear. You would baby it along and gradually get it up to speed. The body after years of "non-use" is similar.
You want to start slow and gradually work your way up the fitness ladder. The American Heart Association recommends that a good place to start is to exercise three to four times per week, 30 to 60 minutes each time, with a target heart rate of 50% to 60% of your maximum heart rate. To calculate your maximum heart rate take 220 - your age (for men) or 226 - your age (for women).
For example, the maximum heart rate for a 50 year-old man would be 170. Sixty percent of that figure would be 102 beats per minute. Increase your level of activity over a 6-week period eventually getting your target heart rate up to 70 to 80% (80% would be 136).
A good place to start is with a mix of cardio and strength training. Walking, running, playing tennis, biking and swimming are all good cardio activities that will get your heart rate up to your target range. Of course before starting your exercise routine, (and after getting the okay from your doctor), be sure to warm-up with stretching.
If you have bad knees, then substitute an elliptical trainer for walking or running. And don't even think of playing tennis. With either cardio or strength training, adjust time/intensity and weight/repetitions to keep your heart rate in the appropriate range. With strength training, start out light on weight and repetitions and work up.
The other half of getting fit is eating right. While you are at the doctor getting checked out to see if you are fit enough to start an exercise program, ask about a nutrition plan. It will be different for you if you have to lose a lot of weight than if you are already at the proper weight for your height and age.
Getting fit is about setting a goal and then gradually working up to reach that goal. Focusing only on reaching your goal as quickly as possible is just asking for a debilitating injury which could set you back months.
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The short answer is "It depends!" How fast you get into shape is directly related to your present physical condition, and how fast your body reacts to physical conditioning. For example, someone 10 pounds overweight, with no physical limitations, will get into shape a lot faster than someone 50 pounds overweight with Type II diabetes and bad knees.
Not only will it take the second person longer to get in shape, but he or she will probably need to use a different strategy. The second person may never get to the fitness level of the first one. But remember that it is not a competition. It is individual and doing anything is better than doing nothing.
Getting fit after years of inactivity is like taking a car out for a drive after it has been sitting for ten years. If you are a car aficionado, you know you wouldn't get in, and see how fast you could max out the r.p.ms in every gear. You would baby it along and gradually get it up to speed. The body after years of "non-use" is similar.
You want to start slow and gradually work your way up the fitness ladder. The American Heart Association recommends that a good place to start is to exercise three to four times per week, 30 to 60 minutes each time, with a target heart rate of 50% to 60% of your maximum heart rate. To calculate your maximum heart rate take 220 - your age (for men) or 226 - your age (for women).
For example, the maximum heart rate for a 50 year-old man would be 170. Sixty percent of that figure would be 102 beats per minute. Increase your level of activity over a 6-week period eventually getting your target heart rate up to 70 to 80% (80% would be 136).
A good place to start is with a mix of cardio and strength training. Walking, running, playing tennis, biking and swimming are all good cardio activities that will get your heart rate up to your target range. Of course before starting your exercise routine, (and after getting the okay from your doctor), be sure to warm-up with stretching.
If you have bad knees, then substitute an elliptical trainer for walking or running. And don't even think of playing tennis. With either cardio or strength training, adjust time/intensity and weight/repetitions to keep your heart rate in the appropriate range. With strength training, start out light on weight and repetitions and work up.
The other half of getting fit is eating right. While you are at the doctor getting checked out to see if you are fit enough to start an exercise program, ask about a nutrition plan. It will be different for you if you have to lose a lot of weight than if you are already at the proper weight for your height and age.
Getting fit is about setting a goal and then gradually working up to reach that goal. Focusing only on reaching your goal as quickly as possible is just asking for a debilitating injury which could set you back months.
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What Makes a Hospital 'the Best Hospital'
Hospitals
of today face a variety of challenges that force them to redefine the
way they conduct business. There is a significant shift from focusing of
the number of 'heads in beds' to delivering high quality, reliable care
at affordable costs. This transition is based on the need to ensure
that customers have dependable healthcare services whenever required.
Here are some of the characteristics that make a hospital 'the best hospital':
Coordinated care
Healthcare systems should be able to provide coordinated care throughout the continuum of care including outpatient office visits to inpatient stays and post acute rehabilitation. They should develop standardized care paths for some of the most common conditions that are treated at their hospital. Unnecessary processes and procedures must be eliminated and the patients must experience a seamless transition from one department to another until they are finally discharged.
Comprehensive care
There are some hospitals who focus on core specialties, and some that provide comprehensive care. The advantage of a comprehensive care unit is that the patient does not have to be moved to another hospital or health care organization due to unavailability of certain services. A comprehensive care unit can provide all the required services under one roof.
Openness to technology
Technology cannot be ignored in today's world. Hospitals that openly embrace technology and implement new and sophisticated ways to treat patients are better equipped for success. New age treatment methods such as robotic surgeries have better success rates. Other than that, hospitals also need to implement advanced technology information systems that can readily provide clinical information to manage the hospital efficiently. So, openness to technology is one of the factors that contribute to building a highly successful healthcare unit.
Efficiency
Hospitals should be able to provide standardized care by eliminating all the unnecessary processes and provide an environment that is focused on patient care rather than lengthy administrative procedures. This ensures that critical patients get the care they require within stipulated time and there are no delays in services due to redundant processes and procedures. The best hospitals are invariably the ones that are highly efficient.
Patient centeredness
Patient centeredness is one of the most important factors. The patients must always be the topmost priority for any hospital. Building patient experiences is important for any hospital that aims to provide the highest levels of patient care.
Transparent pricing
Transparent pricing is one of the most important parts of running a patient friendly healthcare service. Well, a patient should not be taken by surprise when they finally get their bills. All expenses should be clearly mentioned so that they are prepared financially before they undergo treatment.
Overall, other than the expertise and skills of the doctors on board, patients of today demand a lot more from healthcare organizations. In order to be the best, these hospitals need to deliver their best on all fronts such as medical care, administrative procedures, coordination between various departments and embracing technology. Implementing new processes and eliminating the redundant ones is the key to providing patients with a great experience while they stay at your hospital.
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Here are some of the characteristics that make a hospital 'the best hospital':
Coordinated care
Healthcare systems should be able to provide coordinated care throughout the continuum of care including outpatient office visits to inpatient stays and post acute rehabilitation. They should develop standardized care paths for some of the most common conditions that are treated at their hospital. Unnecessary processes and procedures must be eliminated and the patients must experience a seamless transition from one department to another until they are finally discharged.
Comprehensive care
There are some hospitals who focus on core specialties, and some that provide comprehensive care. The advantage of a comprehensive care unit is that the patient does not have to be moved to another hospital or health care organization due to unavailability of certain services. A comprehensive care unit can provide all the required services under one roof.
Openness to technology
Technology cannot be ignored in today's world. Hospitals that openly embrace technology and implement new and sophisticated ways to treat patients are better equipped for success. New age treatment methods such as robotic surgeries have better success rates. Other than that, hospitals also need to implement advanced technology information systems that can readily provide clinical information to manage the hospital efficiently. So, openness to technology is one of the factors that contribute to building a highly successful healthcare unit.
Efficiency
Hospitals should be able to provide standardized care by eliminating all the unnecessary processes and provide an environment that is focused on patient care rather than lengthy administrative procedures. This ensures that critical patients get the care they require within stipulated time and there are no delays in services due to redundant processes and procedures. The best hospitals are invariably the ones that are highly efficient.
Patient centeredness
Patient centeredness is one of the most important factors. The patients must always be the topmost priority for any hospital. Building patient experiences is important for any hospital that aims to provide the highest levels of patient care.
Transparent pricing
Transparent pricing is one of the most important parts of running a patient friendly healthcare service. Well, a patient should not be taken by surprise when they finally get their bills. All expenses should be clearly mentioned so that they are prepared financially before they undergo treatment.
Overall, other than the expertise and skills of the doctors on board, patients of today demand a lot more from healthcare organizations. In order to be the best, these hospitals need to deliver their best on all fronts such as medical care, administrative procedures, coordination between various departments and embracing technology. Implementing new processes and eliminating the redundant ones is the key to providing patients with a great experience while they stay at your hospital.
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