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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?: 8 of 39
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 go... More..
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 drug ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues The changing scenario in HIV/AIDS: What older Americans need to know: 1 of 2

Changing Scenario in Older AdultsThe US population is aging. Life expectancy has increased dramatically during the past century from 47 years for American born in 1900 to 77 years in 2001 (7). Baby boomers will significantly contribute to this growth, as older Americans hitting the age 65 by 2011, will triple (7, 8). Further,... More..
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 successf... More..
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 crisisIn 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 restrictio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Is Whitman really to blame for air quality post 9/11?: 1 of 2
According to New York Times (1) the health of approximately 40,000 responders and recovery workers may be at risk due to dust, ash and other toxic materials at ground zero. Former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Christine Todd Whitman has been under fire, due to allegations that she mislead New Yorkers about the qu... More..
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 capab... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Can Six Sigma methods meet the demanding rigors of local public health practices?: 1 of 1
IntroductionIt 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 o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) How Epidemiology can help understand gang behavior: 1 of 1
Epidemiology is the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease. Epidemiology within the context of the article will be described as the incidence and prevalence of gun crimes committed by gangs and t... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Business intelligence software and hospitals: A strain on Physician/Administrator relationships?: 1 of 1
As healthcare organizations utilize and understand the synergies of technology and software as it relates to improving the bottom line and efficiency of their respective organizations; I've often wondered as a health care provider, what the consequences of the utilization of data derived from business intelligence platforms, ... More..