Recent studies add evidence to a prior phase 3 clinical trial, suggesting that taking the diabetes drug during acute COVID-19 reduces the risk of long-term symptoms. The post Metformin has been shown to reduce the risk of Long COVID. Why isn’t it more widely used? first appeared on The Sick Times.| The Sick Times
New consensus-based recommendations on point-of-care ultrasound skills, instructional methods, and assessment strategies could help improve ultrasound education and training nationwide, as detailed in a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The post New Ultrasound Curricula May Improve Residency Education and Training appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Feinberg faculty, trainees, students and staff gathered to explore the future of teaching and learning in medicine during the 15th Annual Medical Education Day on September 24. The post Precision Education in Focus at Medical Education Day appeared first on News Center.| News Center
The EVIDENCE trial tested expedited intra-arrest transport vs extended on-scene CPR for refractory OHCA. Did faster hospital transfer improve outcomes?| St.Emlyn's
The transition from passive artifacts to interactive tools is a fundamental shift in how medical content is created and consumed.| thejournalofmhealth.com
A new club at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine helps first-generation medical students navigate the challenges of medical school and find community.| THE FEED
The resident Research Pathway at Nationwide Children’s uniquely prepares trainees for medical research.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Innovation in Medical Education Forum| blog.dhimmel.com
By David Tuller, DrPH For decades, Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine has been a standard textbook for medical education around the world. Last month, Elsevier pubished the 11th edition. The miniscule section on what it calls “chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy” is pathetic. This section is in a chapter called “General Hospital Psychiatry,” promotes “psychological symptoms” …Trial By Error: Updated Medical Textbook Still Promotes Biopsychosocial Ideology Read More »| Virology Blog
By David Tuller, DrPH| Trial By Error
For A Leslie Morrow, PhD, renowned neuroscientist and longtime faculty member at UNC School of Medicine, the opportunity to give back to the institution that shaped her career is both personal and profound. Together with husband Michael Lish, MD – … Read more| UNC Health Foundation
Discover how self-organised criticality explains sudden ED crowding and learn data-driven strategies to identify critical thresholds and implement anticipatory interventions before chaos occurs.| St.Emlyn's
This generous gift will support melanoma research and care for patients from all corners of the state and beyond in memory of Mitchener’s late father, Dr. Calvin Mitchener. A $5 million gift from Western North Carolina-based UNC-Chapel Hill alumni John … Read more| UNC Health Foundation
The Evolution of Medical Education Introduction The education and training of future surgeons stand as one of the cornerstones of healthcare. The methods and approaches used to train these individuals directly influence patient outcomes and healthcare quality. Dr. Matthew McRae, a pioneer in medical education, discusses the current landscape and future trends in surgical training. […]| McRae Plastic Surgery
Explore the transformative approach of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with Dr. Mark McRae, an esteemed educator and plastic surgeon in Toronto.| McRae Plastic Surgery
Recent survey reveals a mismatch in career expectations and realities, calling for enhanced mentorship and policy reform.| Pediatrics Nationwide
In baseball, a really good batting average is .333 — which means the batter hits the ball and gets to first base a third of the time. That also means they miss —they fail — two-thirds of the time. Medical providers are expected to get things right 100% of the time,” says Michael Patrick, MD, emergency medicine and urgent care attending physician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and host of PediaCast and PediaCast CME.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Does the flipped classroom or engaging lecture technique create better learning outcomes?| Pediatrics Nationwide
Inaugural utilization of the Galaxy II retractor and LUX Connect light lead occurred during a transanal tumour resection, a procedure aimed at removing tumours located in the rectum through minimally invasive techniques.| JUNE Medical
Reviews of undergraduate and graduate medical education often emphasize the “formal curriculum” (i.e., required courses and explicit educational objectives).| Vaccine Guide
