Research for non researchers – presenting your research
This video is Part three of a three part series of videos on research intended for both undergraduate and post graduate medical professionals interested in carrying out research as part of their professional development.
DALI’ EXPERIENCE – A new immersive creative cultural experience, so productive also in teaching and learning
Francesco Carelli, University of Milan This exhibition, at Palazzo Belloni in Bologna (Italy) from 25 November 2016 to 7 May 2017, is really a new , “diffuse” and immersive cultural experience.
Research for non researchers – analysing and organising your data
This video is Part two of a three part series of videos on research intended for both undergraduate and post graduate medical professionals interested in carrying out research as part of their professional development.
The role of NSAIDs in colorectal cancer prevention: a literature review
Abstract Inflammation has long been associated with cancer. COX enzymes play an integral role in inflammation. NSAIDs act on COX enzymes to reduce inflammation. The efficacy of NSAIDs was considered in cancer prevention and on survival thereafter. Aspirin was found to be the most superior…
Imaging the Cervix – Part II
by Pierre Vassallo – This article follows on Part I, which appeared in the last issue of The Synapse Journal. It will discuss imaging of endometriosis in the cervical canal and also cervical cancer. The importance of imaging in staging of cervical cancer will be stressed.
Update on eHealth developments in Europe
Hugo Agius Muscat – Cross-border exchange of health records
TheSynapse Interviews – Research for non Researchers – sampling methods
One of the fist things that need to be considering when embarking on any research project is to ensure that the data is really representative of the population you want to study. Accurate sampling is therefore essential in this respect.
Brexit & UK’s negative Flynn Effect
Ian Ellul – On average, IQ test scores worldwide are on the increase. This means that younger generations perform better than older ones. This is called the Flynn effect, named after Prof. James Robert Flynn at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand who…