Health
Epilepsy discrimination still rife
People with epilepsy continue to face high rates of stigma and discrimination, particularly in the workplace, according to Flinders University disability expert Dr Michelle Bellon.
May 28, 2013
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Health
Call to address women's reproductive needs holistically
New research, published in The Lancet Public Health, brought together a variety of different types of evidence—including previous studies, new data on women's preferences, and case studies of existing practice across the ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Effective testing and contact tracing is essential for schools to safely open during COVID-19 pandemic
Effective contact tracing and epidemic control measures are essential for safe opening of schools during COVID-19 pandemic, according to two studies published simultaneously in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.
Aug 4, 2020
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Video games offer educational methods for med students
(HealthDay)—Video games can play a role in medical education, offering new methods for teaching medical students, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Feb 4, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Children and young people naturally spend a large amount of their time at school, college or in other educational settings. And while most children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are able to access education, many ...
Jun 2, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Poor social determinants of health tied to vision loss
Social determinants of health (SDOH), across multiple domains, are associated with vision loss, according to a study published online April 6 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Apr 11, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Limitations of virtual reality learning in developing tactile sensation and communication skills
A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based education system in improving the skill proficiency of radiology technologist students. ...
May 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anxious about speaking in online classes and meetings? Here are 7 tips to make it easier
Many parents and students are engaged in a daily routine of speaking to people via a camera on a computer, tablet or phone during COVID-19 restrictions. This often means finding a quiet place in order to ask a question, provide ...
Aug 27, 2020
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Health
Benefits, challenges of making health care safer and better: Study reviews a national initiative to 'retool'
Safety and quality seem like obvious goals for health care education. But improving the way budding doctors and nurses are taught, bringing those professions together in the classroom and clinical settings, and measuring ...
Jan 29, 2013
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Health
Participants in school-based gardening and food programs found to benefit from lasting impacts on dietary behaviors
To encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among youth, experiential food education programs such as gardening and cooking lessons have increased across both community and school settings. A recent research article in the ...
Jan 8, 2024
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