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Medical school testing boards are profiteering during a pandemic 

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Medical school testing boards are profiteering during a pandemic 

Medical students are experiencing a number of unprecedented changes in how their education is delivered. Because of COVID-19, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and anatomy instruction are now virtual, and exams are being remotely proctored. Leadership at medical schools, following guidance from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), suspended clinical rotations as of March…

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Otis vs. Carrier: Which Spin-off to Buy?

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Otis vs. Carrier: Which Spin-off to Buy?

Published May 2nd, 2020 This article is written by Rich Howe, CFA, who monitors the stock spin-off market at www.stockspinoffinvesting.com. Recently, United Technologies (UTX) broke up into three independent public companies. First, it spun off its two non-aerospace divisions: Otis Worldwide Corp ( OTIS)  and Carrier Corporation (CARR). Then, it merged the remaining aerospace company…

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COVID-19 isolation doesn’t have to lead to overeating

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-19 isolation doesn’t have to lead to overeating

If you’ve felt an uptick in urges to munch and crunch your way through the day since COVID-19 has revamped our lives, you’re not alone. It’s hard enough not to fall prey to emotional and mindless eating in the best of times. Enduring skyrocketing stress while hunkered down, we need compassion for what we’re experiencing…

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Do masks promote a false sense of security?

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Do masks promote a false sense of security?

With the CDC reversing their guidelines and now recommending that the general public wear masks, many states are quickly requiring them. While wearing a mask is something tangible that people can do to feel safe and makes for a nice post on Instagram, they will, unfortunately, do little, if anything, to stop this pandemic. In…

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Who will care for the caregivers?

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Who will care for the caregivers?

Coronavirus is not going away anytime soon. Health care workers are already exhausted. How will the U.S. maintain a medical workforce over the long term?  There is no plan in place. Hospitals started reorganizing and developing virus infection protocols weeks ago. Most health care workers have been in PPE for weeks. They are wearing masks,…

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Expected Dividend Increases in May (Hopefully)

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Expected Dividend Increases in May (Hopefully)

April was an interesting month in the market. Trillions of dollars were pumped into the economy and the Fed was pulling all of the levers possible to offset the fact that economic activity came to a screeching halt.  Stock prices rebounded from the crash in March and the market posted its best month in 30+…

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Eliminating religious exemptions from school vaccination in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Eliminating religious exemptions from school vaccination in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus has essentially altered life for the foreseeable future, and it’s clear to experts this public health crisis will only be defeated with development and implementation of a vaccine.  While Coronavirus has shown us what life is can be without ONE vaccine, there is still the issue of acceptance of vaccines we already have.  The…

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5 Major Retailers Offering Free Coronavirus Tests

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on 5 Major Retailers Offering Free Coronavirus Tests

Nobody wants to contract the coronavirus. But if you do, you probably want to know about it — and fast. Now, some major retailers are offering free coronavirus testing. The following retailers announced this week that they also are expanding their testing programs. It’s not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up…

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How Can I Maximize Productivity When Working From Home?

By Angelica | May 2, 2020 | Comments Off on How Can I Maximize Productivity When Working From Home?

This post comes from Brie Weiler Reynolds of partner site FlexJobs. Welcome to our “Work From Home Q&A” series. You ask a question about remote work, and a guest expert answers it. You can learn how to ask a question of your own below. This week’s question comes from Jody: “How can I stay sane…

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How the USMLE fails COVID-19

By Angelica | May 1, 2020 | Comments Off on How the USMLE fails COVID-19

Since the first case of COVID-19 on January 21st, there have been countless stories highlighting the healthcare heroes. Individuals are risking their lives and demonstrating unanticipated sacrifices to close the wounds on a bleeding healthcare system. Amongst those watching these stories are students of future healthcare professions, getting a glimpse at what their lives might…

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