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Next generation of health care workers train through medical simulation

Next generation of health care workers train through medical simulation (w/Video)

Medicine & Health / Other

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Soldiers and pilots use simulation training to learn accuracy, safety and confidence. Now, University of Missouri medical, nursing, health professions and University of Missouri - Kansas City pharmacy instructors ...


Simulation training improves skills for catheter insertion

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created May 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New technology allows student doctors to practice operations and other procedures on simulators before trying them out on real patients, just as pilots practice for emergencies on aircraft simulators. Medical educators feel ...





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Simulated training for ultrasound-guided procedures improves safety without risk to patients

Simulated training for ultrasound-guided procedures improves safety without risk to patients

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Using mannequins to teach doctors-in-training how to do ultrasound-guided procedures is an effective way to improve their skills without compromising patient care and safety, according to a new study from ...


PC program may help teach new surgeons

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created Sep 22, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New computer game technology can help educate otolaryngology medical students who don't have any anatomical knowledge or surgical experience, according to new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology ...


Simulating medical situations helps students learn, retain basic science concepts

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created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Simulating medical scenarios helps medical students learn and retain vital information, according to a new study done by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.


Researcher Models Effects of a Suicide Bombing: Results of Crowd Configurations

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 30, 2007 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Recent research by Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani, a Florida Institute of Technology doctoral student and Fulbright Scholar, indicates that various crowd formations exacerbate or minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of ...


Simulation helps students learn dental implant procedures

Simulation helps students learn dental implant procedures

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created Jun 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A realistic computer game will soon be used to help dental students worldwide learn and reinforce dental implant procedures.


Some 20,000 soldiers a year may be trained with Sandia-enhanced simulation video game

Some 20,000 soldiers a year may be trained with Sandia-enhanced simulation video game

Technology / Software

created Jan 08, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Some 20,000 soldiers a year may soon be trained in interpersonal skill building and cross-cultural awareness using a videogame recently developed by researchers from Sandia and BBN Technologies.


Researchers develop better training for keyhole surgery

Researchers develop better training for keyhole surgery

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created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researcher Sanne Botden has improved the training methods for surgeons who perform keyhole operations. At present, a relatively large number of errors are made during surgery of this kind. She defends her ...


MIT studies robotic training for astronauts

MIT studies robotic training for astronauts

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 29, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The space shuttle's 45-foot robotic arm may look simple and automatic as it gracefully lifts a multi-ton satellite from the cargo bay and lets it drift off into space. Far from it.


Simulating surgery to reduce implant complications

Simulating surgery to reduce implant complications

Technology / Software

created Apr 23, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A computer simulation breakthrough could mean fewer medical complications and better surgical outcomes for patients undergoing hip, knee or spinal implant surgery.


A virtual toothache helps student dentists

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created Jul 21, 2008 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Masha is a dental patient. Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office.



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