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Worth a Glance – May 18, 2023

May 16, 2023 by Adam Augustine, PhD Source: Equus, Insider, STAT, the muse, Word Genius

Last week’s AHD Bulletin –

  • Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 11th, 2023. Link.

Most read post(s) from May 11th  AHD Bulletin –

  • Apologize properly when something goes wrong. Link.
  • Cope wth work stress appropriately. Link.
  • Your manners may need a makeover. Link.

Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. 

Have you tried it yet?  It might just be your new best friend. . .  Talkatoo 

Churchill Downs, HISA issue statements on racehorse fatalities

Source: EQUUS, May 11, 2023. Link. “While each incident reported has been unique, it is important to note that there has been no discernible pattern detected in the injuries sustained,” track officials maintain.

 

Salesperson being pressured to party with clients but feels unsafe. Is it toxic?

Source: The Muse, May 9, 2023. Link. Meeting cultural expectations is often difficult but partying with clients is not the only way to build strong relationships and move careers ahead.

 

Fewer trips to the dentist? NYU College of Dentistry wins 2023 STAT Madness with a gel to treat gum disease

Source: STAT, April 4, 2023. Link. The New York University of College and Dentistry team that won 2023’s STAT Madness competition developed a gel that could eventually replace painful cleanings for gum disease. The gel blocks receptors for a metabolite called succinate, reducing bone loss and inflammation and also changing the makeup of the bacteria found in the mouth.

 

World’s oldest dog celebrates his 31st birthday

Source: Insider, May 14, 2023. Link. Bobi is a Rafeiro do Alentejo, a purebred livestock guardian dog was named the oldest living dog in February 2023. He has lived all 31 of his years in the village of Conqueiros in Portugal. The average lifespan of a Rafeiro do Alentejo is 12 to 14 years.

 

Vintage slang we might want to bring back (or not)

Source: Word Genius. Link. The silent generation and the boomers had their own code words and made-up sayings without hashtags, TikTok or Twitter. Here’s 15 slang words some of your more mature colleagues might enjoy hearing again.

 

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