Medical schools rely heavily on donated human bodies. These bodies are essential for teaching anatomy and surgical skills. Yet, there's a significant gap between the number of bodies needed and those available. Donated bodies help medical students understand the human body. They also allow doctors
Medical students are under a lot of pressure. It's no surprise that many of them struggle with focus and mental health. A recent study looked into how common ADHD symptoms are among these students and what affects their attention spans. The study involved 231 medical students. Most of them were you
Medical research is a long game. It's not just about finding cures for today's diseases. It's about laying the groundwork for treatments that might not be ready for decades. But what happens when funding for this crucial work is slashed? Dr. Kamila Naxerova is one of many scientists working on unde
Medical schools have a big job. They need to help fix unfair treatment in healthcare. They can do this by talking about social justice online. Social media is a great place to reach lots of people. One way to understand this is through something called critical consciousness. This means seeing unfa
Medical students in radiation science often encounter challenging situations during their training. These experiences can impact their mental well-being, professional development, and patient care. However, some students manage these difficulties more effectively than others. Their ability to recove
Medical devices are tricky. They're not like drugs. They have learning curves, affect how hospitals work, and their prices change over time. Plus, there's often not much data on them. This makes it hard to figure out if they're worth the money. People study these things to help decide where to spen
Medical tools can easily get infected by germs and mold. This is a big problem. Scientists have been working on special coatings to stop these infections. But, they often miss the mold part. Now, a new coating is here. It uses two special molecules: sulfobetaine and borneol. Together, they make a st
Medical students in China are crucial in shaping the future of body donation. Their views on donating their bodies after death can reveal a lot about how they see the importance of anatomical education. This is not just about learning anatomy. It's also about understanding the human spirit and the
Medical experts in South Africa have been keeping a close watch on a growing health issue. They have been tracking the spread of childhood obesity. This problem has been getting worse over the past decade. They have been studying kids under 12 years old. They have been doing this work at a major ho
Medical history is crucial for accurate diagnoses. Yet, it's often missing in CT scan orders for the abdomen or abdomen/pelvis. This gap can lead to incomplete radiology reports. So, a study looked into how often malignancy history is documented in these CT scan orders. It also checked if this histo
