News tagged with medical student


Managing menstrual problems of girls with disabilities presents medical dilemma

New research shows girls with learning and physical disabilities are more likely to suffer period problems compared to the general population.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows positive impact of mind-body course on well-being of medical students

A Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) study shows a mind-body class elective for medical students helps increase their self-compassion and ability to manage thoughts and tasks more effectively. The study, published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds US facing neurologist shortage

Americans with brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis (MS) who need to see a neurologist may face longer wait times or have more difficulty finding a neurologist, according to ...

Neuroscience created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New breast imaging algorithm brings breast cancer diagnosis and treatment to underserved area of Uganda

Radiologists are a step closer to implementing a program in an underserved region of Uganda for diagnosing and treating women with palpable breast masses.

Cancer created Apr 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Simulator can teach basic robotic-assisted surgery

(HealthDay)—About half of medical students with no experience with robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery can learn basic skills within two sessions using a simulator, according to a study published in the ...

Surgery created Mar 29, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study questions efficacy and unintentional effects of patient/physician shared decision-making

Shared decision-making between patients and physicians about health care decisions has previously been presented as superior to an approach that emphasizes physicians taking a leading role in directing key aspects of a patient's ...

Surgery created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Internal Medicine residency match results encouraging for adults needing primary care

The number of U.S. senior medical students choosing categorical internal medicine residencies increased for the fourth consecutive year. According to the 2013 National Resident Matching Program, 3,135 U.S. medical school ...

Other created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Peer support shows promise in epilepsy fight

Peer support groups show promise for combating the debilitating stigma that surrounds epilepsy in much of the developing world, according to a new study led by a Michigan State University medical student.

Neuroscience created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New app lets med students study real human heart on iPad

(Medical Xpress)—Medical students at the University of Arizona are using a new study tool this semester that lets them interact with a real human heart at home – courtesy of their iPads.

Other created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Demystifying addiction: An online educational resource

A new free online educational resource has been developed by health researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington to help people learn about addiction directly from those who have experienced it.

Addiction created Mar 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Proportion of black males in US medical schools dropping

(HealthDay)—The proportion of black males in medical school is decreasing, according to a report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Other created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Survey shows medical students have frequent interactions with pharmaceutical companies

A first-of-its kind national survey of medical students and residents finds that despite recent efforts by medical schools and academic medical centers to restrict access of pharmaceutical sales representatives ...

Other created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Now hear this: Researchers identify forerunners of inner-ear cells that enable hearing

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a group of progenitor cells in the inner ear that can become the sensory hair cells and adjacent supporting cells that enable hearing. Studying these ...

Medical research created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Are deaf and hard-of-hearing physicians getting the support they need?

Deaf and hard of hearing (DHoH) people must overcome significant professional barriers, particularly in health care professions. A number of accommodations are available for hearing-impaired physicians, such as electronic ...

Health created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One-third of physician assistants work in primary care

(HealthDay)—Roughly one-third of physician assistants (PAs) choose to work in primary care, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

Health created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0