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"Game changing" medical training platform to deliver unique learning experience
Why do people learn new skills at different speeds?
Nov 12, 2020
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Addiction
Aspiring doctors seek advanced training in addiction medicine
The U.S. Surgeon General's office estimates that more than 20 million people have a substance use disorder. Meanwhile, the nation's drug overdose crisis shows no sign of slowing. Yet, by all accounts, there aren't nearly ...
Mar 29, 2019
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Fewer black male doctors has broader public health impact
Aaron Doctor, a bright and ambitious young African-American man, grew up in a black community in South Carolina's Lowcountry, but he was 21 years old the first time he met a black doctor, a man whose wife was also a physician.
Oct 16, 2018
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ACL injuries increase among school-aged children and adolescents
A new study confirms what doctors working with young athletes already suspected: the number anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears among youths, particularly high school students, has risen during the past 20 years.
Oct 23, 2015
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Doctor describes importance of interpretation in patient care
(HealthDay)—Understanding patients is important for all doctors, including those working with patients with limited English proficiency, according to an article published in the September/October issue of the Annals of ...
Sep 22, 2014
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New terms used for trainee doctors stump nurses and patients
Nurses and patients are struggling to identify qualified doctors or to grade their seniority from their generic name badges, finds a survey of one hospital in England, published online in BMJ Quality & Safety.
Mar 5, 2014
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Junior doctor changeover likely to drive August reduction in quality and safety of patient care
New research suggests that failure by junior doctors in their annual changeover period to identify deteriorating patients and poor prioritisation skills are likely to drive a reduction in the quality and safety of patient ...
Aug 1, 2013
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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).
Mar 5, 2013
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Certain medical students more likely to work as doctors in their own countries
Certain medical students may be more likely to stay in their own countries or work in rural areas of their own countries when they qualify as doctors, suggests a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Aug 14, 2012
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