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Students on School Boards: Balancing Representation and Fairness

Having student board members with voting clout on school boards poses a number of logistical challenges, readers say in response to a recent Education Week feature.




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Mechanical Engineering department draws from existing success in online teaching

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.




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World Campus helps students find mental health services no matter where they are

Katie Marshall, Penn State World Campus mental health case manager, connects students learning online to resources in their own communities.




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Labor and Employment Relations student will be 2020 World Campus student marshal

As part of Penn State's 2020 spring commencement activities, Matthew Solovey will represent the College of the Liberal Arts as its World Campus student marshal.




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New Virtual Idea TestLab application deadline is May 15

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.




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Campus Recreation to host Virtual 5K

Campus Recreation, a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, is hosting the first ever “We Are Penn State Virtual 5K,” with the opportunity to benefit the Penn State Student Care and Advocacy Student Emergency Fund.




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Fitness instructors lead virtual classes during remote learning

Penn State Campus Recreation is now offering a library of more than 50 workouts online through YouTube as well as live classes that are held every business day on the Penn State Campus Recreation Instagram. Group fitness instructor Alexis "Lexi" Neimeyer talked about her experience on the transition to virtual fitness classes.




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Antiemetics in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis: A Meta-analysis

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.




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Efficacy and Effectiveness of the PCV-10 and PCV-13 Vaccines Against Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

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.




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How to Engage All Students in STEM

Many resources are available to help engage all students in STEM learning and help them persist in STEM careers.




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Nontraditional Pets Policy--Reaffirmed With Reference & Data Updates




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Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)




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Resources Recommended for the Care of Pediatric Patients in Hospitals

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.




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Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Preterm Infants With Retinopathy of Prematurity by Treatment




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Fin24.com | Unit trusts appeal to me because:

Unit trusts appeal to me because:




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3 Ways to Translate Conversations in Real Time With Google Assistant

Google Translate is not the only app that can help you converse with someone speaking a different language. Here's how to translate real-time conversations with the Google Assistant.




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3 Apple Health Research Studies You Can Enroll In Now

Want to contribute to Apple's health research studies? You can sign up for programs on women's health, your heart and movement, and hearing using the Research app.




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UEFA Futsal Cup elite round guide

The UEFA Futsal Cup elite round runs from Wednesday to Sunday, with holders Inter FS and former champions Kairat Almaty and Barcelona among those chasing four available finals spots.




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Inter, Barcelona, Sporting and Győr reach finals

Holders Inter FS, two-time winners Barcelona, Sporting CP and Győr will contest the UEFA Futsal Cup finals in April after topping their elite round groups to make the last four.




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Zaragoza to stage UEFA Futsal Cup finals

The 10,700-capacity Pabellón Príncipe Felipe in Zaragoza will host the UEFA Futsal Cup finals in April involving Spain's Inter FS and Barcelona plus Portugal's Sporting CP and Győr of Hungary.




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New UEFA Futsal EURO format for 2022

The UEFA Futsal EURO is to be expanded to 16 teams and will become a tournament played every four years, starting from 2022.




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Futsal Cup semi-finals: Inter-Barcelona, Győr-Sporting

Spanish co-hosts Inter FS and Barcelona will face off in the UEFA Futsal Cup semi-finals after being drawn together in the last four of this year's event in Zaragoza, while Győr face Sporting CP.




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UEFA Futsal Cup finals tickets on sale

Tickets for the UEFA Futsal Cup finals at Zaragoza's Pabellón Príncipe Felipe on 20, 22 April are on sale.




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Sony's Walkman Gets a (Pricey) Upgrade

The Walkman NW-ZX2 has Bluetooth compatibility, 128GB of internal storage, and a big price tag.




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Neil Young's $399 PonoPlayer on Sale Monday

"It's the same as an iPod except it sounds like God," Young said here at CES.




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A Visual History of the Apple iPod

As the Apple iPod turns 14, we take a look back at its history and influence over the last decade-plus.




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Report: Apple Pushing iPods to Stores' Accessory Wall

Customers in the U.S. should begin noticing in-store changes starting today.




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Snag a 'Metal Gear Solid' Walkman (in Japan)

If you love Metal Gear Solid, have some money to burn, and live in Japan, Sony has something special for you.




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Tidal's iPod? Hands On With Echobox's Flask-Shaped Explorer X1

A new high-res audio player looks like a wooden flask and has a tie-up with Tidal.




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Get Sony's $3,200 Gold-Plated Walkman in 2017

The company also announced a second Walkman, a pair of headphones, and an amplifier.




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The Digital Watch: A Brief History

Before there were smartwatches, digital watches were the most high-tech timepieces you could buy. We explore the evolution of the digital watch from 1972 to present day.




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Deals: Acer Computers, Blink XT2, 65-Inch Vizio P-Series Quantum X

Amazon is offering up to 30 percent off Acer laptops, desktops, and monitors. Plus, you can save $930 on the 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum X 4K TV.




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The Best Refurbished Desktop Deals

Whether you want a customizable full-size tower or a mini PC, there's something for nearly every budget. Here are the best refurbished desktop deals for January 2020.




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The Best All-in-One Computers for 2020

What you want: space savings, power, and flexibility, all from a single desktop computer. What you need: an all-in-one (AIO) PC. Our buying guide and deep-dive reviews will help you shop for one of these sleek machines. (We've tested all the latest models.)




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10 Digital Comic Books You Need to Read Right Now

Superheroics. Crime capers. Historical fiction. Conspiracies. Put a world of wonderful stories in your pocket with these 10 excellent digital comics.




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15 Android Apps Actually Worth Paying For

Free apps are cool, but a few bucks can get you so much more. If you are looking to buy in the Google Play store, here are the best paid Android apps to put on your phone.




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How to Record Calls on Your Android Phone

Have an important phone call coming up and want to save it to reference later? You can record both incoming and outgoing calls on your Android phone with the right app.




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The Best Parental Control Apps for Your Phone

If you want to keep your kids safe online, you need a parental control solution that monitors all of their devices, including phones and tablets. These apps are the top cross-platform performers in our testing.




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Deals: Gaming PCs, Dell Laptops, Fitbit Tracker, Anker Accessories

Dell's SAVE15 coupon is still live, the Dell Vostro 14 3000 is back down to just $299, and Walmart's Overpowered gaming desktop is $800 off right now.




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Deals: Apple AirPods, Dell Laptops, Nintendo Switch

Save on the second-generation Apple AirPods with the wireless charging case, Logitech gaming gear, Dell laptops, the Nintendo Switch, and more today.




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Deals: SanDisk Ultra MicroSDXC, Seagate Backup Plus Hub

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.




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Google Drive Offline Access Expands to All File Types

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides can already be saved and edited offline using the web app, but Google is expanding offline access to all file types, as long as you're using Chrome.




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Microsoft Enhances OneDrive With a Personal Vault

Alongside a new protected area of storage, OneDrive and Office 365 storage options are changing for the better.




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Deals: Echo Dot, 256GB Samsung MicroSDXC, MacBook Air

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.




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Deals: Samsung MicroSDXC, Samsung 4K TV, Dell XPS 15

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.




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Weekend Deals: Logitech Webcam, 65-Inch Vizio, Dell Inspiron 15 5000

The Logitech C920 1080p webcam is back down to its Prime Day price, the 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K TV is on sale for less than $1,000, and you can grab the new Dell Inspiron 15 5000 plus a $100 Visa prepaid card for just $600.




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Deals: Amazon Echo Dot, 55-Inch Vizio 4K Smart TV, More

Right now you can grab an Amazon Echo Dot two-speaker bundle for just $50. Plus, the 55-inch Vizio M-Series Quantum 4K Smart TV and Anker charging accessories are on sale.




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Western Digital Launches 5 WD Black External Gaming Drives

Capacities range from 2TB right up to 12TB, with the P50 Game Drive boasting a 'first-to-industry' USB 3.2 gen 2x2 connection and 2,000MB/s read speeds.




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Early Black Friday Deals: Samsung MicroSDXC, Dell Vostro Desktop

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.




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Deals: Samsung 1TB SSD, 10.2-Inch Apple iPad, 13-Inch MacBook Pro

The 1TB Samsung 860 EVO m.2 SSD is just $119 today, the 10.2-inch iPad is back in stock with a 15 percent discount, and you can save $250 on the 13-inch MacBook Pro.