Breast cancer screening using 3-D imaging may increase detection rates of breast cancer, The New York Times reports. The finding is based on a study in JAMA which looked at “454,850 screenings: 281,187 with digital mammography alone and 173,663 that combined it with tomosynthesis,” Tomosynthesis “is nearly identical to a routine mammogram, except that in […]
Highest Suicide Rate by Profession
Occupational activities are usually considered as a source of personal development and economic growth of nations, yet it has been observed that certain occupations are associated with a fairly high rate of mortality due to emotional and psychological stressors leading to suicide. Research and clinical data suggested that certain occupations especially in healthcare sector (like […]
Personality Disorders Commonly Seen in Med Students
The study of human personality or ‘character’ dates back at least to antiquity. In his Characters, Tyrtamus (371–287 BC)—nicknamed ‘Theophrastus’ or ‘divinely speaking’ by his contemporary Aristotle—divided the people of the Athens of the fourth century BC into 30 different personality types. The Characters exerted a strong influence on subsequent studies of human personality such […]
Top 5 Reasons To Add a Minor to Your Degree
A minor is a mandatory for some majors, while others are quite flexible. I personally think that minors are very important and they can add an edge to our degree. To understand the university jargon of major, minor, certificates, and how to add them to your degree check out Megan’s blog Make it worth the […]
How to Write a Doctor’s CV “Curriculum Vitae”
How to Write a Doctor’s CV “Curriculum Vitae” Recommended rules to write a better curriculum vitae for doctors from Royal College of Physicians : Presentation of your CV : There are numerous ways of presenting your CV. There is not one ‘right’ way but there are a few points to keep in mind when writing […]