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Dr. Eugene Jacquescoley is a Consultant Gerontologist in New York City, New York and Washington, DC. His research includes, Lean Six in Health care, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, AIDS and aging issues, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and

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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Racism or double standard?: 2 of 22

As an African American observing our current climate, destructive images, language and sounds have excacerbated a lifecycle of hatred, rudeness, and social discourse in all of our daily lives. This meticulous "infection" (2) has evolved so subtle within the past the twenty years, one has to wonder, how far has this country g...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Professor Gates' arrest validates the presumption of race relation theories: 1 of 4

The presumption of racial profiling of African Americans systematically based on the motivation of police officer's racial prejudice; a number of sociological theories (Engel et al, 2002; Romero, 2002; Delgado, 1995; Delgado, 2002) have explored if this presumption has validity. The critical race theory argues that preservin...
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Understanding prescription drug misuse in the elderly: 1 of 3

Prescription medications play a vital role in patient care, but the improper utilization of prescription drugs can be the cause of a variety of problems. As baby boomers assume their respective roles in the 21st century, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicated that the incidence of adverse events related to dru...
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Recruitment: Is it appropriate for a company to Google a prospective candidate?: 2 of 5

Internet recruitment has changed in [some ways] how the entire hiring process is conducted and understood (Lievens & Harris, 2003). There have been several assumptions made in regards to Internet recruitment. Use of the Internet is more efficient compared with traditional processes. Effective recruitment programs on the ...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Looking at how YouTube is now becoming a news portal: 2 of 4

The controversial Iranian election outcome has turned a social network portal into a news portal. Social networks have changed the landscape of politics and economics in the 21st century. This is evidenced by the recent Iranian election outcome, which is evidenced by the world watching the Iranian events over the internet. I...
Health & Fitness > Health Care Ryan White & the federal Ryan White Care Act: 1 of 2

Earlier this month, I wrote an article titled "Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act: Does It Synchronize with the Needs of Urban America" which suggested that the needs of the incarcerated, particularly those affected by HIV, black and male are disenfranchised. "Urban America" within the context of this article is...
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Subcutaneous versus visceral fat: Which matters most when battling the bulge?: 1 of 2

There are an estimated 97 million adults in the US that are overweight or obese (NHLBI). The battle of the bulge is a unique challenge for both sexes looking to achieve weight management goals. Perhaps, an increased understanding of the etiology of the different sources of fat may help guide the dieter to achieving a success...
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Disturbing trends in US and UK long-term-care facilities for MRSA: 1 of 2

The Resurgence of MRSA: Potential for a public health crisis In 1961, there were reports from the United Kingdom of S.aureus isolates that had acquired resistance to methicillin (1, 2, 4,12). Later that year, isolates were recovered in from other European countries, Japan, Australia and the US. Isolates refer to the restrict...
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Utilizing Microsoft Outlook 2007 for small projects: 1 of 2

The interface of Microsoft Outlook 2007 (MS Outlook) is more like an intuitive experience compared to previous versions. The messaging interface in 2007 allows it's users to compose and respond more effectively. Incidentally, for those who do not have Microsoft Office Project 2007 (MS Project) and would like to have the capa...
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Can Six Sigma methods meet the demanding rigors of local public health practices?: 1 of 1

Introduction It has been said by many that quality drives innovation and vice-versa. This is evidenced by the growing literature on the utilization of Six Sigma methodology within health care institutions (7, 6, and 9). In contrast, the local public health community may have been slow to respond to innovative quality methods...