For new HPV DNA test, study finds there may be little benefit in screening women aged 55 with a negative test
Regular cytology screening (pap or smear test) is still the most commonly used HPV screening method, and can prevent cancers up to age 75 years, although benefits decline with age For the newly introduced HPV DNA test, which offers a higher degree of accuracy, women aged 55 who have a negative test were predicted to be at low risk of cervical cancer听A single negative human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test 鈥� a newly introduced test which can detect c
Centre for Medical Education taking steps to become an institute
By Philip Fine
If reactions at a Faculty Town Hall meeting held September 17 are any indicator, the Centre for Medical Education may soon be called the Institute of Health Sciences Education. Among its reasons for transforming into an institute would be to both offer graduate degrees in health sciences education (HSE) and to appoint academics conducting scholarly work in the field.
Weight loss success linked with active self-control regions of the brain
Source: Cell Metabolism
New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated more activity in the brain regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex associated with self-control. The results of the study were published in听Cell Metabolism听on October 18.
Drs. Sylvia and Richard Cruess receive the 2018 Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education
Source: Association of American Medical Colleges
Existing cancer drugs could prove beneficial for more patients
Researchers discover additional targets for existing drugs used to treat a specific melanoma
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$2 million research grant awarded to 麻豆AV Nursing represents 鈥榩owerful endorsement鈥� of the profession
By Christina Kozakiewicz, Ingram School of Nursing
McIntyre Medical Sciences Building Update 鈥� Additional Areas to Reopen Sept. 10-14
To all members of the Faculty of Medicine,
Further to听last week鈥檚 update听on the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, during which we confirmed the opening of the 5th and 6th floor amphitheatres and 2nd floor classrooms, we are pleased to report that the following additional areas will be opened as follows:
Daring to explore with physician astronaut David Saint-Jacques
By Diane Weidner, Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning
McIntyre Medical Sciences Building Update 鈥� 2nd, 5th and 6th Floors to re-open September 4
To all members of the Faculty of Medicine,
With the new academic year set to begin in earnest, I am pleased to report a great deal of progress has been made with respect to remediation efforts at the McIntyre Building following the July 13 fire. I take this opportunity to thank the University鈥檚 Project Review team who have taken over the reins from the Emergency Operations Committee and who continue their meticulous work to minimize disruptions to our community.
McIntyre post-fire update 鈥� August 10
To all members of the Faculty of Medicine,
McIntyre post-fire update 鈥� August 2
To all members of the Faculty of Medicine,
McIntyre post-fire update - July 30
To all members of the Faculty of Medicine,
McIntyre post-fire update - July 26
To all members of the Faculty of Medicine,
McIntyre post-fire update - July 25 / Information session #2 - Thursday, July 26
To听all听members of the Faculty of Medicine,
Work continues on plan, based on today鈥檚 update by 麻豆AV鈥檚 Emergency Operations听Centre (EOC).听Soot on Floors 7 to 13 has been cleaned from the majority of rooms and HVAC systems, and we have received the results of final air quality assessments to support the reopening on听Friday, July 27,听of Floors 7 to 13, provided the key steps outlined below are successfully completed.