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Scope of Skills for Family Medicine Residencies Defined

The training provided in one family medicine residency program might be markedly different than another family medicine residency program, residents are apt to find.

Coughing into Elbow Can Prevent the Spreading of Flu

According to Professor Guy Eslick of the University of Sydney, covering with hands while coughing or sneezing could actually spread the germs than prevent others from infection.

Pranab Mukherjee: Education Plays a Fundamental Role in Nation's Development

President Pranab Mukherjee said that if our country has to continue on its path of higher growth, then the relentless pursuit of higher educational standards

West Bengal University to Offer Fellowship in Translational Medicine

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) has announced that it will be offering fellowship in translation science, making it the first university

Research Finds That Younger Doctors Are More Likely to Train and Work Closer to Home

In comparison to older generations, younger doctors are more likely to train and work in the same region as their home before entering medical school.

Goa Students Get Tablets, Notebooks for Just Rs.25

For just Rs.25, students in Goa can now get a tablet PC or a notebook. The digital largesse is a part of the Goa government education department's

Achievement Gap Closed By Early Education Which Brings With It Societal Benefits

President Barack Obama's recent call for universal access to high-quality preschool in the United States was applauded by the founder of a decades-long

Boys' Academic Achievements Affected by Negative Stereotypes

Expressing belief to children that girls are academically superior to boys may have a negative effect on their academic achievements and trying to assure

Private Medical Colleges Allowed To Hold Own Admission Tests

The Supreme Court on Thursday has permitted the private medical colleges to conduct their own entrance test for post-graduate courses for the 2013-14

Year 1 Performance of Postgraduate Physicians may Influence Raters' Score in Subsequent Years

A team of doctors led by Peter Yeats from the University of Manchester found that the raters' scores of performances of postgraduate physicians are influenced by how they perform in year 1.

'Star Trek' Style Classroom can Significantly Improve Pupils' Maths Skills

Blackboards and books, the main elements of a present day classroom, could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the newly designed smart desks. Nicknamed

PGIMER Cancels MD, MS Entrance Exams

Following the registration of a criminal case over question paper leak, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education (and) Research (PGIMER) cancelled

Time Magazine Subsidiary Declares Founder of Super 30 as "People's Hero"

Time magazine group's People magazine has come out with a new article praising the efforts of Anand Kumar, who is the founder of Super 30 which provides

Students Not Taught Much About Obesity in Medical Schools

Obesity has become a major preventable factor for many diseases across the world and more so in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth

World's Biggest School

City Montessori School in the Indian city of Lucknow - largest and one of the most respected educational establishment in the world with 39,437 registered pupils in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Molecule That may Lead to Cheaper and Greener Methods of Producing Nylon Discovered

Researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute who were searching for cancer cure have stumbled upon a new molecule that can lead to cheaper and greener ways of manufacturing nylon.

Jayalalithaa Says Existing Examination System for Dental Course in Tamil Nadu Should Continue

Tamil Nadu should be allowed to continue with its existing examination system for the Dental Council of India (DCI) courses rather than be included in

Future Classrooms Would Require No Teachers

Teacherless classrooms are the way of the advanced future. US futurologist Dr Thomas Frey told News Ltd that technology would play a greater role in the teaching arena.

Govt Denies Permission to 80 Ayurveda Colleges To Admit Students

Eighty Ayurveda colleges were denied permission by the government to admit students for the year 2012-13 because they lacked infrastructural facilities.

Tablets, smartphones becoming new learning aids for school kids

A Kansas State University education technology expert revealed that a large number of schools are including technology in their teaching methods in order to help improve student learning.

Pencils and Paper May Become History Soon, Thanks To Smartphones and E-Readers

An education technology expert has said that the use of technology in the classroom is growing beyond computers to improve student learning. "Today it

Teachings On Physical Activity Virtually 'non-Existent' in UK Medical Schools

In the undergraduate curricula of all UK medical schools is physical activity education. Are tomorrow's doctors equipped to follow clinical guidelines?

Physical Activity Science Taught to Medical Students is "Sparse"

In spite of NICE guidelines encouraging doctors to promote physical activity in clinical settings, a new study conducted by researchers at University

Tropical Forest Reserves Not Protecting Wildlife Effectively

Wildlife experts have warned that nearly half of the world's tropical forest reserves are unable to properly protect wildlife due to degradation. The

Performance of Girls More Affected by Math Anxiety Compared to Boys

A new study has found that girls are likely to be more affected from mathematics anxiety leading to poor performance in the subject compared to boys.

Russian Expert Recommends Schools Not To Teach Maths or Physics on Thursdays

A chief sanitary doctor from Russia has recommended schools to refrain from teaching difficult subjects like mathematics and physics to children on Thursdays

Supreme Court Gives Nod For Online Counseling for UG Medical Courses

The Supreme Court has permitted the union health ministry to undertake online counseling for admission of students to undergraduate medical courses for

UP Pre-Medical Test Organizers Claim to Have Fool Proof Measures to Prevent Cheating

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT) organizers have claimed that they have put in place "fool proof" measures to ensure that students appearing

Exposure to Solvents Reduces Thinking Ability for Those With Less Than High School Education

A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that being exposed to solvents could affect the thinking skills later in life for those who have managed just high school education.

Substance Use Reduces Educational Achievement Even When Educational Benefits are Assured: Study

ulliIt is well known by researchers that the use of various substances is associated with reduced educational attainment. li Recently a new study

Medical Students Already Concerned About Workloads: U-M Study

Nearing the end of a long educational journey, medical students around the country are graduating this month, and are preparing for the landmark that

Online Course on Biodiversity

IGNOU will launch a new online course on biodiversity from July, say sources. "The Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Biodiversity

Study Led By Teens Highlight Dangers Of Texting And Driving

Quite a number of people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes due to the implications cause by concealed typing and reading of texts.

Rural Healthcare Course Coming Soon

Indian government mulls degree course on rural healthcare, reveals source. Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in a written reply that they are

Study Says Aptitude Test may be Fairer Way of Selecting Medical School Candidates

UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) fairer way of selecting medical school candidates, reveals study. Despite efforts to improve social mobility

E-counselling for PG Medical Courses Gets Nod from SC

The Supreme Court permitted e-counselling for allotment of seats of all-India quota for admission in post graduate medical courses. A bench of Justice Deepak Verma and Justice K.

Prepping Surgeons for the Operating Room, UH and Methodist Team Up

A popular phrase among surgeons, `Measure twice and cut once`, is not always what happens. As an effort to better prepare new surgeons for the operating

Interactive Computer All Set to Rejuvenate Teaching Methods

An interactive computer is all set to rejuvenate teaching by being able to read and respond to a variety of human emotions. "AutoTutor" can not only

In The Existing Context, Industry Support for Continuing Medical Education Remains Vital: ESC

The perspective on the relationship between the healthcare industry and professional medical associations concerning the funding and delivery of continuing

Science to be Publicized by IGNOU Via Mobile Phones

Science through free mobile updates has been launched as an initiative aiming to educate people across the nation, an official said on Wednesday. 'Science@Mobile'

South Africa's Move to Increase Retirement Age to 80 Welcomed

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) in South Africa has welcomed the move to increase the retirement age for university professors from 60 to 80.

California State University Starts Renting Digital Textbooks to Students

California State University (CSU), has begun renting digital textbooks to students. Erik Fallis, spokesperson for the chancellor's office of the CSU,

Expert Highlights Emerging Technologies in Anesthesia

Some of the important technological landmarks in bianesthesia/i/b in the immediate future include advances in nanotechnology, robotics, smart

IGNOU Centres to Become More Convenient for the Disabled

All regional centres of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will be provided with new wheelchairs, lifts and additional security to smoothen it out for the differently-abled students.

Novel Way to Teach Interdisciplinary Care Developed

A board game bridges the gap between various health disciplines to better educate students about their role in interdisciplinary health teams. Students

Shrinking Research Funding Resulting in Rising Problem of Scientific Plagiarism

Since scientific researchers are becoming fiercely competitive for scarce funding, scientific journals are increasing efforts to identify submissions that plagiarize the other's work.

Ban on Actions While Singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'

The City of York Council's group, Sure Start mother and toddler group has banned children from making gestures while singing the nursery rhyme, twinkle

High Background Noise Levels More Troublesome in Dyslexic Adults

While the cause of dyslexia remains partially unclear, it continues to affect up to 17.5% of the population. Study supports the hypothesis about the symptoms

Online Game Aims to Enhance Accuracy of Scientific Peer Review

Peer review of scientific research is vital to research publication, the awarding of grants, and academic promotion. Reviewers are often anonymous. However

Classrooms of the Future

Swing-proof chairs, tablet computers and green screen technology all feature in the city classrooms of the future, say experts. Educational technology