An exploratory study of parent acceptance of sanctions for driving offenses committed by their children - Rodwell D.
OBJECTIVE: Graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems are effective at reducing young driver crashes but rely on active parental involvement. However, some parents may accept sanctions (e.g., demerit points, monetary fines) for traffic offenses committed by ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 9, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Notre Dame of Maryland University, Maryland University of Integrative Health Announce Change-in-Ownership Toward Merger of MUIH Programs into NDMU
Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) have announced completion of the change-in-ownership step that moves the two institutions closer to a subsequent merger of MUIH's graduate-level programs into NDMU. LAUREL, Md., Feb. 9, 2024... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TNM FVT Source Type: news
Canadians are signing up for apprenticeships again
As a high school student strong in math and science, Amy Spiers took what seemed like the natural next step after graduation and earned a degree in geomatics engineering. But after 12 years in the industry, Spiers craved something more creative and hands-on, which led her to an apprenticeship in…#amyspiers #calgary #statisticscanada #canadians #alberta #quebec #ontario #grahamziegler #sait #jimszautner (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Clownfish might be counting their potential enemies' stripes
At least, that's what a group of researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University thinks. The team recently published a study in the journal Experimental Biology suggesting that Amphiphrion ocellaris, or clown anemonefish, may be counting. Specifically, the authors think the fish may be looking at the number of vertical white stripes on each other as well as other anemonefish as a way to identify their own species. Not only that — the researchers think that the fish are noticing the minutiae of other anemonefish's looks because of some fishy marine geopolitics. Questions, comments or tho...
Source: NPR Health and Science - February 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Regina G. Barber Source Type: news
Gusher of gas deep in mine stokes interest in natural hydrogen
Researchers have discovered a massive spring of hydrogen, bubbling out of a deep mine in Albania. Although it may not be economical to exploit, the surprisingly high flow of the gas is likely to raise interest in the emerging field of natural hydrogen, the overlooked idea that
Earth itself could be a source
of the clean-burning fuel.
“These deposits have been ignored by the oil and gas industry for a very long time,” says Frieder Klein, a geochemist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. “This goes in the right direction.”
One takeaway from the discovery,
published tod...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 8, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
At night, pollution keeps pollinating insects from smelling the flowers
Under the cover of darkness, countless moths and other insects furiously dart around woodlands and deserts, seeking nectar from night-blooming plants—and pollinating them in the process. But the scents the insects home in on have grown fainter. Nitrate radicals, a common pollutant, break them down before they can travel far, a research team reports today in
Science
. The team thinks the
olfactory disruption goes as far back as the Industrial Revolution
200 years ago.
The research, involving field studies, wind tunnel experiments, and the latest atmospheric models, has worrisome implications. For...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 8, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Tribute Home Care Opens a Free Certified Nursing Assistant School With a Guaranteed Job at Graduation
Tribute Home Care announces the opening of a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) School in Baltimore, Maryland, that includes a full-time salaried job for graduates. Tribute's CNA School enables those with a passion for caring for others to earn their CNA license at no cost and embark... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 7, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SCZ PDT Source Type: news
Olander departs Politico for Chicago Tribune
Olivia Olander has left Politico to become a state government reporter at the Chicago Tribune. At Politico, she reported for the employment and immigration desk. She was previously a breaking news reporter. A graduate of Northwestern University, Olander has also reported for the Chicago Tribune…#oliviaolander #politico #chicagotribune #sandiego (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Moment Mark Cuban Knew He Could Not Work In The Corporate World: His Bank Boss Yelled At Him For Trying To Set Up Networking Activities
Mark Cuban, a name synonymous with entrepreneurship and success, had humble beginnings that shaped his unconventional approach to business. On a recent appearance on Trevor Noah's "What Now?" podcast, Cuban recounted when he knew he couldn't work in the corporate world. After graduating from…#markcuban #trevornoah #whatnow #cuban #indianauniversity #mellonbank #pittsburgh #cheddar #dallas #microsolutions (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Talented IMG doctors being driven out of the NHS, warns GMC
Talented international medical graduate (IMG) doctors are being driven out of the NHS because they face an 'uphill battle' to have their skills recognised in the UK, the GMC has warned. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - February 6, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Professional regulation Source Type: news
Hilton Is in Talks to Buy Campus-Focused Graduate Hotels Brand
(Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How the Far Right Took Over a Pennsylvania School Board
As a means of making the world history course optional, the board majority proposed cutting social studies graduation requirements by a year, to make room for a new ninth-grade “American Studies” course focused on instilling patriotism and an understanding of the Constitution. What it would mean…#constitution #bobcousineau #pennridge #worldwariparents #hillsdalecollege #jordanblomgren #hillsdale #jordanadams #pennridgeschoolboard #vermilioneducation (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
School introduces new Master of Science program in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development
The first program of its kind in the United States, the MS in AICD3 will enable its graduates to gain a competitive edge for some of the most desirable jobs in the biopharmaceutical industry and in academia. (Source: UCSF School of Pharmacy News)
Source: UCSF School of Pharmacy News - February 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Preliminary investigation: pilot study of program directors' perceptions of wellness and suicide prevention for student registered nurse anesthetists - Griffis CA, Bamgbose E, Van Pelt M, DeVon H, Wilhalme H, Choi K.
The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate wellness and student suicidality in nurse anesthesia programs. Graduate students such as student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) are at increased risk of suicide from environmental and educational st... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
How can radiation oncology build its workforce?
Radiation oncology continues to experience workforce challenges, but radiology departments and medical schools can help spur interest in the specialty, according to an article published January 30 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
A team led by Arya Amini, MD, from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, outlined potential ways to address workforce issues at the institutional level, including spurring interest among medical students and expanding into underserved areas.
“We propose potential solutions to ensure an adequate and diverse number of residency applicants to serve the future...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Radiation Oncology Source Type: news
