A Low Cost Emergency Laparotomy Task Trainer for Major Abdominal Bleeding: An Option for Surgical Residents to Learn Lifesaving Basic Surgical Skills
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of an EL simulation training course among surgical residents using this low cost task trainer. (Source: EJVES Extra)
Source: EJVES Extra - April 17, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Tiia Kukkonen, Eerika Rosqvist, Marika Yl önen, Annika Mäkeläinen, Juha Paloneva, Teuvo Antikainen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Prediction of type II diabetes mellitus based on demographic features by the use of machine learning classification algorithms — a study across Assam, India
ConclusionsThe study underscores lifestyle modifications for T2DM prevention, highlighting AI ’s potential in diagnosis and the impact of unhealthy habits on T2DM susceptibility. (Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries)
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - April 17, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Correction: Developing a multi-dimensional phonological and morphological framework for understanding reading and spelling acquisition: A study in Malayalam literacy learning
(Source: Reading and Writing)
Source: Reading and Writing - April 17, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2566: Enhancing Pure Inertial Navigation Accuracy through a Redundant High-Precision Accelerometer-Based Method Utilizing Neural Networks
This study introduces a novel device-level redundant inertial navigation framework using high-precision accelerometers combined with a neural network-based method to refine navigation accuracy. Experimental validation confirms that this integration significantly boosts navigational precision, outperforming conventional system-level redundancy approaches. The proposed method utilizes the advanced capabilities of high-precision accelerometers and deep learning to achieve superior predictive accuracy and error reduction. This research paves the way for the future integration of cutting-edge technologies like high-precision op...
Source: Sensors - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Qinyuan He Huapeng Yu Dalei Liang Xiaozhuo Yang Tags: Article Source Type: research
Young toads are teaching Australian lizards to avoid deadly snacks
Releasing 200,000 eggs and young of a toxic invasive species might seem to be a sure way to make a bad situation worse. But by doing just that in Western Australia, conservation biologists have begun to rescue the region’s largest lizard.
Yellow spotted monitor lizards usually die after eating a single adult cane toad, an introduced pest with toxic skin secretions that has wreaked havoc on Australia’s native wildlife. But if these lizards first taste the species’ young, which are only slightly toxic, the predators learn to avoid eating the lethal adults. As a result,
they survive even after a wave of adult...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - April 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Beyond medical knowledge: a didactic curriculum focused on knowledge, wisdom, and application
CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that this innovative educational model can have a positive impact on residents' perceptions of the learning environment, their educational outcomes, and faculty engagement. As residency education continues to evolve, the flipped classroom model offers an exciting avenue for enhancing the quality of residency education.PMID:38626478 | DOI:10.3171/2024.2.JNS232775 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Katherine E McDaniel Alexander Suarez Dana G Rowe Brandon Bishop Joshua Jackson Alankrita Raghavan Caroline Folz Stephen Harward Brandon Smith Steven Cook C Rory Goodwin Source Type: research
Competency-based and less time-bound: a new approach to the macro-structure of a medical school curriculum
Med Educ Online. 2024 Dec 31;29(1):2343205. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2024.2343205. Epub 2024 Apr 16.ABSTRACTShifting to a competency-based (CBME) and not time-bound curricular structure is challenging in the undergraduate medical education (UME) setting for a number of reasons. There are few examples of broad scale CBME-driven interventions that make the UME program less time-bound. However, given the range of student ability and varying speed of acquisition of competencies, this is an area in need of focus. This paper describes a model that uses the macro structure of a UME program to make UME curricula less time-bound, and ...
Source: Medical Education Online - April 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Miriam Hoffman Lindsey Dedow Jeffrey Boscamp Source Type: research
Functions and Metabolism of Amino Acids in the Hair and Skin of Dogs and Cats
Adv Exp Med Biol. 2024;1446:135-154. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-54192-6_6.ABSTRACTThe hair and skin of domestic cats or dogs account for 2% and 12-24% of their body weight, respectively, depending on breed and age. These connective tissues contain protein as the major constituent and provide the first line of defense against external pathogens and toxins. Maintenance of the skin and hair in smooth and elastic states requires special nutritional support, particularly an adequate provision of amino acids (AAs). Keratin (rich in cysteine, serine and glycine) is the major protein both in the epidermis of the skin and in the hair. ...
Source: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Erin D Connolly Guoyao Wu Source Type: research
The development and introduction of entrustable professional activities at 2 community-based chiropractic student preceptorship sites in the United States
CONCLUSION: This paper describes the development and introduction of EPAs at 2 community-based chiropractic preceptorship sites. Future research is needed to develop and standardize EPA use and assessment, and to evaluate outcomes associated with EPA use.PMID:38626920 | DOI:10.7899/JCE-23-26 (Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education)
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - April 16, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jordan A Gliedt Kevin S Mathers Jeff King Michael J Schneider Michael R Wiles Source Type: research
Deep learning techniques to detect rail indications from ultrasonic data for automated rail monitoring and maintenance
This study aims to develop a structured model for detecting railway artifacts and defects by comparing different deep-learning models using ultrasonic image data. This research showed whether it is practical to identify rail indications using image classification and object detection techniques from ultrasonic data and which model performs better among the above-mentioned methods. The methodology includes data processing, labeling, and using different conventional neural networks to develop the model for both image classification and object detection. The results of CNNs for image classification, and YOLOv5 for object dete...
Source: Ultrasonics - April 16, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Md Ashraful Islam Georg Olm Source Type: research
Assessing the benefits of an online prematriculation anatomy workshop on knowledge acquisition and anatomy competency in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Adv Physiol Educ. 2024 Jun 1;48(2):347-355. doi: 10.1152/advan.00053.2023.ABSTRACTPreparing students for the transition to graduate-level education with greater learning demands in a condensed time frame is a challenging process for health professions educators and incoming students. Prematriculation programs offer a solution for exposing students to the foundational sciences in preparation for the academic rigor of a doctoral program. This retrospective study assessed whether incoming students enrolled across 3 yr of a 2-day online anatomy workshop, offered in July and August before the start of their first semester resul...
Source: Advances in Physiology Education - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Mona Bains Debora Z Kaliski Source Type: research
Influencing Physical Therapist's Self-efficacy for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Through Blended Learning: A Mixed Methods Study
CONCLUSION: A blended learning approach positively affects participants' self-efficacy for MSK ultrasound; however, future training designs should provide learners with additional support during the transition phase.PMID:38625694 | DOI:10.1097/JTE.0000000000000332 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jon A Umlauf Ronald Cervero Yating Teng Alexis Battista Source Type: research
Student Pedagogical Consultants: A Strategy for Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and a Sense of Belonging in Curricular Approaches in Physical Therapist Education
CONCLUSION: Students raised awareness regarding the pain of exclusion and provided suggestions for modifying curricular approaches to consider DEI-B. Curriculum redesign using innovative strategies can meet the contemporary needs of students from EDGs.PMID:38625696 | DOI:10.1097/JTE.0000000000000333 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lorna M Hayward Ann C Golub-Victor Heidi Cheerman Sheri Kiami Isabella Addison Mona Bhattrai Serena Wang Evgeniya Miroshnik Source Type: research
Assessing the benefits of an online prematriculation anatomy workshop on knowledge acquisition and anatomy competency in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Adv Physiol Educ. 2024 Jun 1;48(2):347-355. doi: 10.1152/advan.00053.2023.ABSTRACTPreparing students for the transition to graduate-level education with greater learning demands in a condensed time frame is a challenging process for health professions educators and incoming students. Prematriculation programs offer a solution for exposing students to the foundational sciences in preparation for the academic rigor of a doctoral program. This retrospective study assessed whether incoming students enrolled across 3 yr of a 2-day online anatomy workshop, offered in July and August before the start of their first semester resul...
Source: Adv Physiol Educ - April 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mona Bains Debora Z Kaliski Source Type: research
Lung Tissue Multi-Layer Network Analysis Uncovers the Molecular Heterogeneity of COPD
CONCLUSIONS: A novel multi-layer network analysis is able to identify clinically relevant COPD patient communities. Patients with similarly low FEV1 and emphysema can have molecularly distinct small airways and immune response patterns, indicating that different endotypes can lead to similar clinical presentation.PMID:38626356 | DOI:10.1164/rccm.202303-0500OC (Source: Respiratory Care)
Source: Respiratory Care - April 16, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nuria Olvera Jon S ánchez-Valle Iker N úñez-Carpintero Joselyn Rojas-Quintero Guillaume Noell Sandra Casas-Recasens Alen Faiz Philip Hansbro Angela Guirao Rosalba Lepore Davide Cirillo Alvar Agust í Francesca Polverino Alfonso Valencia Rosa Faner Source Type: research
