News tagged with educational materials
Look! Something shiny! How some textbook visuals can hurt learning
(Medical Xpress)—Adding captivating visuals to a textbook lesson to attract children's interest may sometimes make it harder for them to learn, a new study suggests.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 08, 2013 |
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What did we learn from the 2010 California whooping cough epidemic?
Because whooping cough (pertussis) is almost as contagious as measles (affecting ~12-17 individuals with each case), clinicians are required to report cases of this bacterial respiratory tract infection to the state's department ...
Pediatrics
Jul 19, 2012 |
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Modified DASH intervention feasible for African-Americans
(HealthDay)—For African-Americans in an under-resourced community, use of a modified Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-intervention is feasible, according to a study published online Jan. 10 ...
Health
Jan 28, 2013 |
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During one of the earliest flu seasons, researchers share subtle strategy for promoting vaccination
(Medical Xpress)— With the nation experiencing one of the earliest flu seasons since the winter of 2003, Matthew McGlone – an associate professor of advertising in The University of Texas at Austin's College of Communication ...
Health
Dec 21, 2012 |
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Intervention results in increased use of evidence-based medications for patients with acute coronary syndrome
Among patients with acute coronary syndromes (such as heart attack or unstable angina) treated at public hospitals in Brazil, implementation of a multifaceted intervention that included educational materials, checklists and ...
Cardiology
Mar 25, 2012 |
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New dysphagia and medicines resource now live
Healthcare professionals caring for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) now have access to a new and comprehensive online resource called 'Medicines Optimisation in Patients with Dysphagia' (www.dysphagia-‐medicine.com/).
Medications
May 01, 2013 |
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CMS issues final rule on physician sunshine act
(HealthDay)—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a final rule requiring drug and device manufacturers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to report payment or gifts of ...
Health
Mar 01, 2013 |
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Psychoeducational intervention changes patient attitudes on clinical trials participation
Seeking ways to change cancer patients' perceptions and negative attitudes towards clinical trials participation, researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center conducted a study offering two different kinds of intervention to two ...
Cancer
Jun 13, 2012 |
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Lack of clarity about HPV vaccine and the need for cervical cancer screening
The research will be presented today at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Academic Primary Care, hosted this year by the Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, University of Bristol.
Cancer
Jul 07, 2011 |
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Medical students have substantial exposure to pharmaceutical industry marketing
Medical students in the United States are frequently exposed to pharmaceutical marketing, even in their preclinical years, and the extent of their contact with industry is associated with positive attitudes about marketing ...
Other
May 24, 2011 |
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Novel program is saving newborns' lives in developing countries
A program that teaches health care workers in developing countries basic techniques to resuscitate babies immediately after birth is saving lives, according to a study to be presented Tuesday, May 3, at the Pediatric Academic ...
Health
May 03, 2011 |
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