QUALITY STANDARDS

May 01 2026EDUCATION

Quality in Doctor Training: A Debate Worth Thinking About

The concept of “quality” shapes how medical residents learn and how their mentors guide them. Yet the idea itself is rarely questioned, and there is little solid proof about what makes a good training program. Over time, the meaning of quality shifts with society’s values and political demands. Dif

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Apr 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Play's Big Cleanup: What Happened to Millions of Apps?

The Google Play Store has seen a massive drop in the number of apps it hosts. From the beginning of 2024, the number of apps available for Android users worldwide fell from about 3. 4 million to around 1. 8 million. That is a significant decrease of about 47%. This change is not a global trend. Appl

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Wildfire Smoke: Can Policy and Bigger Pics Help?

Wildfires have been raging across the United States and Canada, spewing smoke. This smoke has made air quality worse in some regions of the U. S. , particularly in the west. The Environmental Protection Agency has an 'Exceptional Events' rule, which allows states to ignore pollution monito

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Understanding EN ISO 15189: A New Guide for Medical Labs

The EN ISO 15189:2022 standard, released on December 6, 2022, is a major update for medical labs across Europe. It replaces the older standards EN ISO 15189:2012 and EN ISO 22870:2016. The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) has created a new guide to help labs u

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Discovering Quality in Astronomy Education: The astroEDU Solution

Imagine diving into the vast universe of astronomy education, but getting lost in a sea of endless resources. That's the problem astroEDU is tackling. This innovative platform isn't just another repository for educational materials; it's a game-changer that uses peer reviews to ensure quality. Here’

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Sep 23 2024HEALTH

The Future of Berkeley's Health and Wellbeing: A Ballot Initiative Guide

As Berkeleians head to the polls this November, they'll be faced with a series of ballot initiatives aimed at improving community health and wellbeing. One of the most significant measures is Measure HH, which would set new indoor air quality standards for city-owned or leased buildings. Proponents

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