ic Not your stereotypical missionary By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:58:38 +0000 From age 17, Ana Maria prayed to serve God in Switzerland. While she waited, she became a dance instructor with no idea dance would become her ministry. Full Article
ic Legal clinic at Happy Valley LaunchBox expands scope in response to pandemic By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:44 -0400 Effective immediately and for the foreseeable future, the Entrepreneurship and Assistance Clinic is expanding its scope and service offerings to small Pennsylvania businesses, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
ic Hazleton native joins campus athletics department as new trainer By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:38 -0400 Hazleton native Megan Bobish has joined the Penn State Hazleton Athletics Department as the newest member of its team. Full Article
ic Virtual services keeping Hazleton students, campus connected during crisis By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:54 -0400 Penn State Hazleton’s Student Services and Engagement team is continuing to forge personal connections with students while operating under the restrictions in the virtual environment created by the COVID-19 crisis. Full Article
ic Hacked and Cut Off From the Public: This Is School Board Business in the Coronavirus Crisis By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Social distancing is forcing school business to be conducted virtually, putting school boards in the difficult spot of making crucial decisions on spending and other issues without the same level of public input. Full Article School+boards
ic Mechanical Engineering department draws from existing success in online teaching By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:08 -0400 When the novel coronavirus pandemic prompted the transition to remote learning at Penn State, faculty and administrators in the Department of Mechanical Engineering were prepared for the challenge. Full Article
ic World Campus helps students find mental health services no matter where they are By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:59 -0400 Katie Marshall, Penn State World Campus mental health case manager, connects students learning online to resources in their own communities. Full Article
ic New Virtual Idea TestLab application deadline is May 15 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:39 -0400 Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank is accepting applications through May 15 for its Idea TestLab that will now be hosted virtually in June. Open to the community, the four-week Idea TestLab program is designed to help teams evaluate the viability of their business ideas by coaching them through a proven method of customer discovery and problem analysis. Full Article
ic Antiemetics in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis: A Meta-analysis By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:57-07:00 CONTEXT: Several antiemetics have been used in children with acute gastroenteritis. However, there is still controversy over their use. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness and safety of antiemetics for controlling vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis. DATA SOURCES: Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Latin America and the Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences, and gray literature, until December 2018. STUDY SELECTION: We selected randomized clinical trials comparing metoclopramide, ondansetron, domperidone, dexamethasone, dimenhydrinate, and granisetron. DATA EXTRACTION: Two reviewers independently screened abstracts and full texts, extracted the data, and assessed the risk of bias. We performed pairwise and network meta-analysis using the random-effects model. RESULTS: Twenty-four studies were included (3482 children). Ondansetron revealed the largest effect in comparison to placebo for cessation of vomiting (odds ratio = 0.28 [95% credible interval = 0.16 to 0.46]; quality of evidence: high) and for hospitalization (odds ratio = 2.93 [95% credible interval = 1.69 to 6.18]; quality of evidence: moderate). Ondansetron was the only intervention that reduced the need for intravenous rehydration and the number of vomiting episodes. When considering side effects, dimenhydrinate was the only intervention that was worse than placebo. LIMITATIONS: Most treatment comparisons had low- or very low–quality evidence, because of risk of biases and imprecise estimates. CONCLUSIONS: Ondansetron is the only intervention that revealed an effect on the cessation of vomiting, on preventing hospitalizations, and in reducing the need for intravenous rehydration. Ondansetron was also considered a safe intervention. Full Article
ic Efficacy and Effectiveness of the PCV-10 and PCV-13 Vaccines Against Invasive Pneumococcal Disease By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:57-07:00 CONTEXT: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) (pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine [PCV-13] and pneumococcal 10-valent conjugate vaccine [PCV-10]) are available for prevention of pneumococcal infections in children. OBJECTIVE: To determine the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of PCV-13 and PCV-10 in preventing invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and acute otitis media (AOM) in children <5 years. DATA SOURCES: Systematic searches of Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science, and Cochrane. STUDY SELECTION: Eligible studies examined the direct effectiveness and/or efficacy of PCV-10 and PCV-13 in reducing the incidence of disease in healthy children <5 years. DATA EXTRACTION: Two reviewers independently conducted data extraction and methodologic quality assessment. RESULTS: Significant effectiveness against vaccine-type IPD in children ≤5 years was reported for ≥1 dose of PCV-13 in the 3 + 1 (86%–96%) and 2 + 1 schedule (67.2%–86%) and for PCV-10 for the 3 + 1 (72.8%–100%) and 2 + 1 schedules (92%–97%). In children <12 months of age, PCV-13 VE against serotype 19A post–primary series was significant for the 3 + 1 but not the 2 + 1 schedule. PCV-10 crossprotection against 19A was significant in children ≤5 years with ≥1 dose (82.2% and 71%). Neither PCVs were found effective against serotype 3. PCV-13 was effective against AOM (86%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 61 to 94). PCV-10 was effective against clinically defined (26.9%; 95% CI: 5.9 to 43.3) and bacteriologically confirmed AOM (43.3%; 95% CI: 1.7 to 67.3). LIMITATIONS: Because of the large heterogeneity in studies, a meta-analysis for pooled estimates was not done. CONCLUSIONS: Both PCVs afford protection against pneumococcal infections, with PCV-10 protecting against 19A IPD, but this VE has not been verified in the youngest age groups. Full Article
ic Nontraditional Pets Policy--Reaffirmed With Reference & Data Updates By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:58-07:00 Full Article
ic Polio Policy: Reaffirmed With Reference and Data Updates By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:58-07:00 Full Article
ic Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis) By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:58-07:00 Full Article
ic AAP Publications Reaffirmed or Retired By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:58-07:00 Full Article
ic Resources Recommended for the Care of Pediatric Patients in Hospitals By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:57-07:00 It is crucial that all children are provided with high-quality and safe health care. Pediatric inpatient needs are unique in regard to policies, equipment, facilities, and personnel. The intent of this clinical report is to provide recommendations for the resources necessary to provide high-quality and safe pediatric inpatient medical care. Full Article
ic The Best Apple AirPods Pro Tips and Tricks By www.pcmag.com Published On :: You can enjoy your AirPods Pro even more if you know how to fully use and customize them. Here are our top tips and tricks to get the most out of Apple’s wireless earbuds. Full Article
ic How to Restore Music on Your iPhone or iPad By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Is your favorite music missing on your iPhone or iPad? Maybe you inadvertently turned off syncing or accidentally deleted those tunes. All is not lost; here's how to recover your music. Full Article
ic UEFA Futsal Cup finals tickets on sale By www.uefa.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:30:00 GMT Tickets for the UEFA Futsal Cup finals at Zaragoza's Pabellón Príncipe Felipe on 20, 22 April are on sale. Full Article general
ic Sony's Walkman Gets a (Pricey) Upgrade By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Walkman NW-ZX2 has Bluetooth compatibility, 128GB of internal storage, and a big price tag. Full Article
ic Rumor: No Free Version of Apple's Streaming Service By www.pcmag.com Published On :: You'll get a trial, but that's it. If you want any kind of free music, you'll have to stick with iTunes Radio. Full Article
ic Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which Is Best? By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Today, Apple takes on the biggest name in music streaming, Spotify. How do they measure up to each other? Full Article
ic Apple Needs New iPods, But Not for Music By www.pcmag.com Published On :: New iPods can be a critical part of Apple's strategy. Just don't think of them as music players. Full Article
ic Amazon Music Unlimited vs. Spotify: How Do They Compare? By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The big difference between Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited is Amazon offers an affordable tier of service available on just one Echo device. Here's how else they differ. Full Article
ic Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a (Ryzen 9 3950X) By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a is a clean, straightforward gaming desktop with excellent performance. It's a bit pricey, though, and doesn't do a lot to differentiate itself from its rivals. Full Article
ic These Dell Micro PCs Will Fit Anywhere, Even in Your IT Budget By www.pcmag.com Published On :: For a limited time, you can get a Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro computer for as low as $269.99 with a full 1-year warranty as part of an off-lease refurbished sale from the PCMag Shop. Full Article
ic 11 Apps and Services to Help You Stay Safe on Campus By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Don't take your safety for granted. These apps, services, and gadgets will help you communicate your location to trusted contacts and get help should trouble arise. Full Article
ic Apple Music By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Apple Music boasts a deep music well Siri and Apple Watch compatibility, but this well-rounded streaming music service falls just short of joining LiveXLive and Spotify as the best in class. Full Article
ic 10 Digital Comic Books You Need to Read Right Now By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Superheroics. Crime capers. Historical fiction. Conspiracies. Put a world of wonderful stories in your pocket with these 10 excellent digital comics. Full Article
ic Deals: SanDisk Ultra MicroSDXC, Seagate Backup Plus Hub By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Today you can save up to 30 percent on select laptops, networking devices, and storage drives at Amazon. Also, the highly anticipated game Cyberpunk 2077 is $10 off when you pre-order it. Full Article
ic Microsoft Enhances OneDrive With a Personal Vault By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Alongside a new protected area of storage, OneDrive and Office 365 storage options are changing for the better. Full Article
ic Deals: Echo Dot, 256GB Samsung MicroSDXC, MacBook Air By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The 256GB Samsung EVO Select microSDXC card is back at just $39.99, the Echo Dot is half off, and the MacBook Air is $150 off. Full Article
ic Deals: Samsung MicroSDXC, Samsung 4K TV, Dell XPS 15 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Snag the Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSDXC card for $88, one of its lowest prices ever. Also, the 75-inch Samsung QLED 4K TV is more than $1,000 off and a Dell XPS 15 is $300 off. Full Article
ic Early Black Friday Deals: Samsung MicroSDXC, Dell Vostro Desktop By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The start of November has brought a ton of great deals, with some matching last year's Black Friday prices. The 512GB Samsung EVO Select microSDXC card is only $78. Full Article
ic Thanks to Microsoft, We Can Watch Superman for Thousands of Years By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Microsoft's new write-once storage medium is constructed from quartz glass, stores data using lasers, and uses machine learning algorithms for decoding. Full Article
ic Sony's CES TV Lineup Includes 8K, a Smaller 4K OLED, Audio Tricks By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Z8H 8K LED vibrates the frame of the television to emit audio and give the impression that the sound is coming directly from the screen itself. Full Article
ic School Districts Struggle With Special Education Costs By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 For decades, special education advocates have urged the federal government to "fully fund" the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Here are some examples 'ripped from the headlines' of how the funding gap is affecting school districts. Full Article Specialeducation
ic 'Are We Going to Get Ourselves in Trouble?': Districts Struggle With Special Education By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 With the coronavirus pandemic pressing tens of thousands of the nation's school districts into extended closures, education administrators across the nation are wrestling with a complex and legalistic problem: how to keep services flowing for students with disabilities. Full Article Specialeducation
ic How to Handle IEPs During the Coronavirus Crisis? Some Expert Advice By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Very carefully, experts say, while understanding that federal laws governing special education were not written with online education in mind. Full Article Specialeducation
ic Special Ed. Administrators Press Congress for IDEA Waivers During Pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The requests put the nation's special education administrators in conflict with disability rights advocates who fear waivers will place millions of special education students at risk. Full Article Specialeducation
ic Autism Amid Uncertainty: Expert Advice for Parents and Teachers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Full Article Specialeducation
ic Basic Tech Skills? Many Americans Have Room for Improvement By www.pcmag.com Published On :: 991 people in the US were asked about their mastery of three common tech tasks; the results aren't too encouraging. Full Article
ic How to Set Up a Static IP Address By www.pcmag.com Published On :: DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP reservation) for any device on your network. Full Article
ic Rangers vice-chairman John Bennett criticises 'cynical tactics' of SPFL and insists issue not just Gers vs governing body By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:32:31 +0100 Rangers vice-chairman John Bennett has criticised the SPFL for their 'cynical tactics' over their labelling of the club's dossier as a "smoking gun" - and insists the issue is not merely Gers vs the governing body. Full Article
ic In full: Partick Thistle criticise SPFL in scathing letter and hit out at 'agenda' accusations By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:45:48 +0100 Partick Thistle have released, in full, a letter sent by the club to SPFL chiefs following the news that league reconstruction has been scrapped - confirming the Jags' relegation. Full Article
ic Partick Thistle brand SPFL "a disgrace" and accuse Premiership clubs of "settling scores" By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:14 +0100 PARTICK Thistle today branded the SPFL a "disgrace" for failing to inform them that league reconstruction had been abandoned and revealed they are "deeply angered" by Ladbrokes Premiership clubs scuppering the plans. Full Article
ic Rock icon Little Richard dies aged 87 By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:27:40 +0100 Rock and roll legend Little Richard has died aged 87. Full Article
ic Going Public with Research to Drive Engagement By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 How a public research event can bring education stakeholders together to discuss important early education issues. Full Article Research
ic How can Research-Practice Partnerships Support the Use of Education Research? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Understanding how research is actually used by district leaders is essential for research-practice partnerships to effectively bridge research and practice in education. Full Article Research
ic The Side Effects of Education: Research and Practice By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 If researchers hope to identify programs that will prepare students for the future, then they cannot continue to measure innovation based on the ideas from the past. Full Article Research
ic One in 5 Students With Significant ADHD Gets No School-Based Help, Study Finds By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Reports from the parents of nearly 2,500 children and youths with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder found a gap between students with the most severe symptoms and those who get any school-based interventions. Full Article Research