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students

Brain Surgery Residency: What's the Real Deal with Research?

February 15, 2025

First off, let's talk about the neurosurgery residency match. It's a big deal, and one of the key factors that programs look at is how much research a medical student has done before applying. This isn't just about the number of papers published, but also the quality and impact of that research. Im

lifestyle

Sustainable Fashion: What's Holding Women Back?

February 15, 2025

Fashion's dark side has been under the spotlight for years. The industry's rapid pace and cheap prices have led to a lot of waste and harm to the environment. As a result, sustainable fashion has become a trend. But what drives women to choose sustainable fashion? And what stops them? A recent study

education

Japan's Medical Students and Their Slanted Course Reviews

February 10, 2025

Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s

health

Final Year Students' Insights on End-of-Life Care: A Ugandan Perspective

February 10, 2025

Palliative care has been a part of the curriculum for final-year nursing and medical students in Uganda for around 10 years. However, there has been a surprising lack of research into how well students understand and feel confident about providing this type of care. This gap in knowledge is a bit of

health

The curiosity of medical students isn't just in the books

February 9, 2025

It is a common phenomenon that a person who has a deep interest in something starts to mimic the experiences that are related to it. This happens especially to medical students who end up worrying that they have the same illnesses they're learning about. In Nepal, a study was to figure out how comm

health

Unpacking Shrink-Speak

February 6, 2025

A lot of us talk about how kids feel inside their heads and bodies. Scientists have a fancy name for this: psychosomatic complaints. While teens might just call it "feeling off. " There's this checklist, which is a list of things you might be feeling. Like headaches, stomach pain or just feeling ti

education

Harassment at school, what do students really think? !

February 1, 2025

Imagine this: about two-thirds of female students had engaged in sex before entering college. Now, think about the implications of that number. A significant portion of these students also felt vulnerable. Vulnerable from sexual harassment. Let that sink in. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about

education

Sweating Towards Control: How Exercise Helps ADHD Students

February 1, 2025

College students with ADHD face unique challenges. Their daily struggles can feel like a battle. Let's dive into the power of exercise to help them manage their emotions and improve their overall happiness. Regular exercise may be a game-changer. How so? Well, it can boost a student's ability

politics

School Leader Misses Migrant Support Meeting, Sparks Questions

January 26, 2025

This week, NYC's schools top official, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, didn't show up to a crucial meeting about supporting migrant students. The meeting was about ensuring all students are welcome and safe, regardless of immigration status. Her absence has raised eyebrows and led to whispers that Mayor Adams

health

College Students and IPV: Coping Skills Matter

January 26, 2025

College can be a tough time. It's a period where many young adults experience intimate partner violence (IPV), either as victims or as perpetrators. A recent study looked into how coping strategies affect the psychological well-being of college students who face or inflict IPV. The study involved 3