TRAINING PROGRAM

Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Growing a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Workforce: A Decade of Insights

We've got a big problem: not enough experts to help kids with medicines. Back in 2012, the National Institutes of Health started a program to train future pediatric clinical pharmacologists. We checked in with trainees and graduates to see what's working and what needs fixing. Over 50% responded, most being female (61%) and white (75%), and working in academia (75%)....

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Neurosurgery Training Around the World: A Closer Look

Do you ever wonder how future neurosurgeons are trained globally? It turns out that the world needs more than just skilled hands; it needs a well-supported and diverse workforce. This study explored the different training programs, the support trainees get, and how these programs are regulated. By understanding these factors, we can ensure a steady supply of competen...

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Cuba's Experiment: Teaching Patients to Control Their Blood Pressure

In the heart of Santiago de Cuba, a group of researchers decided to try something new. They picked 40 people who were struggling with high blood pressure and invited them to join a unique program. The goal was clear: could some training help them get their blood pressure under control? The program had three main parts. First, the patients had to understand what was ...

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Patients in Cuba Learn to Manage Hypertension

Imagine a group of 40 people in Cuba, all dealing with high blood pressure. In 2014, they started a special year-long program to understand and control their condition better. This program had three main parts: finding out their blood pressure issues, learning to change their lifestyles, and then checking if those changes made a difference. The results? They learned ...

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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Coroners Team Up for Better Child Death Investigations

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the coroners from Berkeley and Charleston counties are making child death investigations a top priority. Recently, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell organized a training session for over 70 attendees from various agencies across the region. This comes after a rise in child deaths, with 129 recorded in Berkeley County alone ...

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