Dementia: More Education Lowers Risk

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[26/07/2010] A team of researchers from the UK and Finland has discovered why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia – a question that has puzzled scientists for the past decade. Dementia: More Education Lowers Risk - read more

Certification Madness: Exorbitance Creates a Mess

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[01/07/2010] Lately, framed certificates are hanging on the walls of many doctor’s offices. These are certificates, which thus far we were used to seeing at an auto-dealer’s garage and craft enterprises. Here as well as there it’s all about quality, i.e. the quality of offered services.  Certification Madness: Exorbitance Creates a Mess - read more

Dementia: Education helps

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[02/06/2010] Researchers have discovered that education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease – a finding that could result in faster diagnosis and treatment of dementia. Dementia: Education helps - read more

Medical Design: “Aesthetics Is Not Everything“

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[08/04/2010] Coco Chanel, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld – they all cause a big stir in the fashion world. Design is also a topic in medical science. Here, it’s not just the visual appearance that counts. In medical design, it’s primarily about ergonomics of equipment and more safety for the patient.   Medical Design: “Aesthetics Is Not Everything“ - read more

Simulation Training: Communication Was Successful, Patient Is Alive

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[01/03/2010] Medical study is full of dull theory. After completing their final University semester, most graduates have become walking medical encyclopedias. Still, mistakes in the operating room happen time and again. Usually the reason is not a physician‘s lack of medical knowledge. Communication is the key word here- and simulation dummies can help. Simulation Training: Communication Was Successful, Patient Is Alive - read more

Training: Reducing Stillbirths By Up to One Million?

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[22/02/2010] New findings in a study show that training birth attendants in essential newborn-care techniques reduced stillbirths by more than 30 percent - and potentially could save as many as one million lives worldwide each year. Training: Reducing Stillbirths By Up to One Million? - read more

New Subject Palliative Care: „Doctors Have to Accept that Life Is Limited.”

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[01/01/2010] For decades, dealing with dying patients was no topic for German medical students, even though most doctors have to face death. Finally the subject palliative care has become part of the curriculum. MEDICA.de spoke to Christof Müller-Busch, President of the German Association for Palliative Medicine, about the rising number of patients with old-age diseases and actors in palliative seminars.  New Subject Palliative Care: „Doctors Have to Accept that Life Is Limited.” - read more

Medical Students: Stuck by Needles, yet Often Fail to Report

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[02/12/2009] Medical students are commonly stuck by needles — putting them at risk of contracting potentially dangerous blood-borne diseases. Many of them fail to report the injuries to hospital authorities, according to a new study. Medical Students: Stuck by Needles, yet Often Fail to Report - read more

Costs: Doctors Forced to Talk About Money

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[09/11/2009] As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to researchers. Costs: Doctors Forced to Talk About Money - read more

MEDICA Congress: Job Ladder for Nurses

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[01/11/2009] New occupational fields in care - this is one topic at MEDICA Congress. There exist many possibilities how everyone can adapt competences and climb up the greasy pole by doing further trainings or studies. Professional carers tell how they made it.  MEDICA Congress: Job Ladder for Nurses - read more

Physicians: Less Respect for Obese Patients?

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[27/10/2009] Doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight, a new study suggests.  Physicians: Less Respect for Obese Patients? - read more

Health Care System: Only Half of Medical Students Understand

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[15/10/2009] Researchers' findings show students could benefit from curriculum that teaches more medical economics and better explains insurance strategies. Health Care System: Only Half of Medical Students Understand - read more

Studying Medical Technology: „None of My Graduates Has Searched For More Than Two Months“

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[08/05/2009] Studying pays off – but which subject to choose? One of the professions that offers bright future prospects even in the long-term in Germany is engineer in medical technology. Apparently, even the crisis cannot change that. Studying Medical Technology: „None of My Graduates Has Searched For More Than Two Months“ - read more

Gerontology: Science of Ageing in Its Infancy

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[01/12/2008] One thing we know for sure by now: ageing cannot be viewed from one angle alone. Hence, gerontologists try to combine the results from different disciplines. Like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle in order to get a complete picture.  Gerontology: Science of Ageing in Its Infancy - read more

Society: „High Age is Not Very Sexy“

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[01/12/2008] People who talk about specific medical care for old people are often being ignored in Germany. But the German population becomes older and geriatricans become more and more important - today and especially in the future.  Society: „High Age is Not Very Sexy“ - read more

Career and Job Planning: Young Physicians with Good Chances

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[01/11/2008] Physicians are much sought after in Germany. The number of job offers is rising. There are more and more new occupational areas and forms of activities. Good chances and new challenges for young physicians. This is the topic of a special event at MEDICA 2008.  Career and Job Planning: Young Physicians with Good Chances - read more