The Evolution of the Optimization of Cognitive and Social Functions in the Cerebellum and Thereby the Rise of Homo sapiens Through Cumulative Culture
Cerebellum. 2024 Apr 27. doi: 10.1007/s12311-024-01692-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe evolution of the prominent role of the cerebellum in the development of composite tools, and cumulative culture, leading to the rise of Homo sapiens is examined. Following Stout and Hecht's (2017) detailed description of stone-tool making, eight key repetitive involvements of the cerebellum are highlighted. These key cerebellar learning involvements include the following: (1) optimization of cognitive-social control, (2) prediction (3) focus of attention, (4) automaticity of smoothness, appropriateness, and speed of movement and cog...
Source: Cerebellum - April 27, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Larry Vandervert Mario Manto Michael Adamaszek Chiara Ferrari Andrea Ciricugno Zaira Cattaneo Source Type: research
Charles Boyd Kelsey (1850-1917). The pioneer of rectal surgery in USA
Acta Chir Belg. 2024 Apr 27:1-3. doi: 10.1080/00015458.2024.2348857. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCharles Boyd Kelsey (1850-1917) was a pioneer rectal surgeon. His surgical career was dedicated in the surgery of the rectum, anus, hemorrhoids, and pelvis. He invented also surgical instruments. He managed to be recognized as a pioneer of Rectal surgery not only in America but worldwide. He was a prolific writer and a famous teacher.PMID:38676372 | DOI:10.1080/00015458.2024.2348857 (Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica)
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - April 27, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Maria Sioula Konstantinos Tsirozoglou Panagiotis Georgakopoulos Evangelos Mavrommatis Source Type: research
Do Subjects from Different Occupational Groups Experience Dental Fear and Anxiety Equally?
Conclusions: Individuals from various occupations experience DFA at different levels, and there are different mechanisms underlying their DFA. These findings can provide valuable insights for dental practitioners in developing tailored approaches to reduce the feeling of DFA of their patients.PMID:38674320 | PMC:PMC11051849 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60040674 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - April 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Egl ė Slabšinskienė Karolina Radlinskait ė Aist ė Kavaliauskienė Ingrida Vasiliauskien ė J ūratė Zūbienė Kristina Sald ūnaitė-Mikučionienė Apolinaras Zaborskis Source Type: research
The Evolution of the Optimization of Cognitive and Social Functions in the Cerebellum and Thereby the Rise of Homo sapiens Through Cumulative Culture
AbstractThe evolution of the prominent role of the cerebellum in the development of composite tools, and cumulative culture, leading to the rise of Homosapiens is examined. Following Stout and Hecht's (2017) detailed description of stone-tool making, eight key repetitive involvements of the cerebellum are highlighted. These key cerebellar learning involvements include the following: (1) optimization of cognitive-social control, (2) prediction (3) focus of attention, (4) automaticity of smoothness, appropriateness, and speed of movement and cognition, (5) refined movement and social cognition, (6) learns models of extended ...
Source: The Cerebellum - April 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Increasing teachers' confidence during health emergencies: A hands-on quality improvement program led by the school nurse
One in four school-age children has a chronic health condition, with approximately 6% of them having multiple chronic health conditions. These students are at an elevated risk of individual health emergencies during school hours. While teachers receive online training to assist in these emergencies, they lack practicing with rescue medications. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - April 27, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Anal ía Elizalde, Denise Hammer, Yan Su, Marilyn A. Prasun Source Type: research
Beyond theoretical courses - A study of Swedish psychiatric residents' collegial learning through conversations in the workplace
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of collegial conversations as a way to sustain the learning from residency courses into the workplace. By learning about residents' perceptions of collegial conversations during and after courses, teachers and directors may be more able to support residents' lifelong learning and professional development.PMID:38669224 | DOI:10.1080/08039488.2024.2340665 (Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Klara Bolander Laksov Rajna Knez Steinn Steingrimsson Samir El Alaoui Karolina S örman Source Type: research
Profile of a Pioneer: Robert A. Good
Often referred to as the founder of modern immunology, Robert Alan Good, MD, PhD (Figure 1) was an exceptionally productive immunologist and gifted physician. His discoveries distinguished the lymphoid lineages responsible for cell-mediated and humoral immunity, and he played a seminal role in the science and application of allogeneic marrow transplantation for curative treatment of genetic and acquired diseases of immunity and hematopoiesis. He was born in Crosby, MN, the second of four sons of teacher parents. (Source: Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation)
Source: Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation - April 26, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Richard J. O'Reilly Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Overcoming implementation challenges through using a train-the-trainer approach to teach numeracy in a special school setting
This study recruited 13 students aged between 12 and 16 years of age with developmental disabilities to receive TEN-DD. Pre- and post-intervention tests on a standardised numeracy measure were conducted.A train-the-trainer model was developed and successfully delivered to train teaching staff in TEN-DD. A standardised outcome measure indicated that ten students made improvements to their numeracy skills after teachers trained using this approach delivered TEN-DD for between 3 and 10 months.Very little research has been carried out to better understand methods for overcoming implementation challenges for delivering evid...
Source: Tizard Learning Disability Review - April 26, 2024 Category: Disability Authors: Debbie Reardon Magda M. Apanasionok Corinna Grindle Source Type: research
Belongingness, Well-Being and an Interview With Dr Pauline Dow
Am J Health Promot. 2024 Apr 25:8901171241246356. doi: 10.1177/08901171241246356. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Supreme Court decision that race conscious admissions policies in universities are unconstitutional has created questions and concerns about the sustainability of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in many organizations and across sectors. This editorial provides hopeful examples of how belongingness is being embraced as a core value in many organizations. In an interview with education expert, Dr Pauline Dow, we discuss ways that the education sector creates trust and belongingness and explore best pra...
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Paul E Terry Source Type: research
The Effects of American Sign Language on English Reading Proficiency
Am Ann Deaf. 2023;167(5):745-760. doi: 10.1353/aad.2023.0010.ABSTRACTThe authors examine the effects of American Sign Language (ASL) on English reading achievement and English reading comprehension. A systematic review of relevant primary research and research-integrated journal articles was conducted. Based on interpretations of a few salient articles and other sources (e.g., books) selected in a professional review, background on the ASL-English situation is provided. The authors discuss whether the findings reflect a pattern or suggest instructional implications for improving English reading comprehension. Also discusse...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - April 25, 2024 Category: Audiology Authors: Peter V Paul Peixuan Yan Source Type: research
Invited Article-It's Time to Rethink Our Future: "Radical" Perspectives on Deaf Education in the United States and Beyond
Am Ann Deaf. 2023;167(5):597-604. doi: 10.1353/aad.2023.0002.ABSTRACTThe language wars have driven decision-making and educational options for D/deaf and hard of hearing children for over a century, yet we still have not made sufficient progress in closing the linguistic and educational gaps between D/deaf and hard of hearing children and their hearing peers. Perhaps it is time to abandon the bifurcated approach that has driven our field since the infamous Milan Conference of 1880. This commentary explores how a "Radical Middle" approach can frame the way we prepare teachers of the deaf, how we conduct and disseminate rese...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - April 25, 2024 Category: Audiology Authors: Michella Basas Jenna Voss Karla Giese Jessica Williams Daphne Werner Source Type: research
Prevalence of Educationally Significant Disabilities Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Am Ann Deaf. 2023;167(5):583-596. doi: 10.1353/aad.2023.0001.ABSTRACTDeaf and hard of hearing (d/DHH) students are often labeled with one or more educationally significant disabilities in addition to their hearing loss. According to the Gallaudet Research Institution's most recent Annual Survey of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth (2013), almost 40% of d/DHH students nationwide receive special education services for one or more comorbid disabilities. However, relatively few prevalence rate estimates have been published over the last decade. Knowledge regarding the current prevalence of educationally significant d...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - April 25, 2024 Category: Audiology Authors: Jeremy M Peterson Christy M Borders Mindy S Ely Source Type: research
