Tag: training
VR Technology for Surgical Procedures Planning
Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland developed a technology that uses CT data to generate 3-D images that can be viewed in a virtual environment to help surgeons as they plan surgical procedures. The technology,... read more
High rate of depression and suicidal thoughts among medical students
A review and analysis of nearly 200 studies involving 129,000 medical students in 47 countries found that the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms was 27 percent, that 11 percent reported suicidal thoughts during... read more
Warding off Fight, Flight, or Freeze
There's some evidence that suggests that just by telling people the physiological facts about stress, this is why you get tunnel vision, this is why you can't remember drug doses or what's next in the algorithm... read more
Healthcare Providers and Exercise Specialists Struggle With Prescribing Physical Activity
TCTMD asked cardiovascular health professionals how they approach the challenge of prescribing physical activity, their answers may surprise you.... read more
When Your Doctor Is on a 30-Hour Shift
A new program has medical residents working for up to 30 hours without sleep in ICUs - putting patients in danger of hospital errors.... read more
