Month: November 2011

Punch cards, transistors, and B code: paying homage to computer lab forefathers

Punch cards, transistors, and B code: paying homage to computer lab forefathers

We’ve come a long way from room-sized computers and binary punch cards, but the concepts developed in early- and mid-20th century labs are the foundation for how we innovate today. An article on Extreme Tech gives the lowdown on the top seven computer labs that contributed to the development of the digital age. While many […]

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Robot Assisted Therapy for Stroke Patients

Robot Assisted Therapy for Stroke Patients

A recent study found that robot assisted physical therapy may work better at improving mobility in stroke patients than regular therapy. The study consisted of 20 stroke patients with weaknesses on one side or area of their body and limited mobility. 10 patients worked with occupational therapy techniques as a control group, while the other […]

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US Marines Receive Christmas Cheer from Stanbridge College Secret Santas

US Marines Receive Christmas Cheer from Stanbridge College Secret Santas

Stanbridge College recently shipped out 100 Christmas stocking care packages to US Marines currently serving overseas in Afghanistan and other areas. Students, staff and faculty from the Orange County based technical college, donated items including Christmas cards, food snacks and men’s socks and packed the donations in festive Christmas stockings. Carlo Castaneda, Stanbridge College Occupational […]

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Bacteria love your scrubs

Bacteria love your scrubs

A recent study found unsurprising results regarding the contamination of nursing uniforms and scrubs. Over 50% of nursing uniforms were found to harbor at least one pathogen. Pockets were especially contaminated. The bottom line? Scrubs and uniforms do harbor bacteria, and while no studies yet prove that contaminated uniforms spread infection amongst patients, researchers caution […]

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Green screens: energy-collecting LCDs coming soon

Green screens: energy-collecting LCDs coming soon

Your smart phone, iPad, or other LCD device may soon be able to recharge using solar energy. The colorful, high resolution LCDs on smart phones and other devices consume a lot of energy and quickly drain battery life; however, engineers at UCLA are developing one alternative. The engineers have created photovoltaic polarizers that sit over […]

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Announcing Christmas Toy Drive with Toys for Tots 11/28 – 12/9

Announcing Christmas Toy Drive with Toys for Tots 11/28 – 12/9

In our efforts to spread Christmas cheer, Stanbridge College REACH is once again partnering with Toys for Tots to host a Christmas Toy Drive for children in need in our Orange County community. To children, Christmas is a special time of year when they wish that Santa will have the perfect toy waiting for them […]

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AOTA Tips to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

AOTA Tips to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most people today, both young and old have an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association CTS “is a term that refers to nerve compression in their wrists, hands and/or fingers that result in pain, a burning sensation, numbness and/or tingling.” Causes can be from a repetitive […]

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Communication in Nursing: A few tips for engaging patients

Communication in Nursing: A few tips for engaging patients

Are you a good communicator? In a nurse’s daily interactions with patients, the ability to communicate in a clear manner is vital. The next time you communicate with a patient, be mindful of these suggestions from NurseZone: Communication goes both ways. Engage patients in a dialogue; help them understand and come to a decision about […]

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Stanbridge College Fall Favorite Charity Contest: Submit your Favorite Charity today on Facebook!

Stanbridge College Fall Favorite Charity Contest: Submit your Favorite Charity today on Facebook!

Standbridge College announces the quarterly Favorite Charity Contest where students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate their favorite charity and tell us why the Stanbridge community should contribute to its mission. Please post a nomination for your favorite charity on the Stanbridge College Facebook page. All Facebook submissions will be a part of the […]

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