The basic role of basic science

Role of Basic Science Courses on Promoting the Medical Graduate’s Competencies in Medical Schools of Iran

Introduction. Medical education leaders in different countries try to pay attention to the appropriateness of medical education programs and their role in the development of medical graduates' competencies. This study was performed to determine the role of basic science courses in promoting the medical graduate’s competencies in medical schools of Iran. Methods. In a descriptive study 165 basi...

Basic Facts for Basic Science

Overall, this outstanding text should soon become recognized as the definitive reference for the diagnosis and management of ocular trauma. The tall, narrow shape of Basic Facts for Basic Science suggests that perhaps the author intended that it be put into the pocket of one's lab coat; perhaps not, but this book is certainly appropriate for the shelf of any laboratory and for the office of any...

How basic is basic science?

Some other possible conclusions come easily to mind. Perhaps, if we’re really concerned about students’ learning evidence-based medicine, then we should teach it more or better. On the other hand I am one of many who have joined the anti-EBM movement (Norman 1999). In my view, the fundamental irony remains that, even though it made the BMJ’s ‘‘Top 15 Medical Innovations of all Time’’ list in 20...

Basic Science

The Meniscus: Basic Science

The menisci are semilunar discs of fibrocartilaginous tissue which play critical roles in knee joint biomechanics [1]. Despite, it has been described in the past as nearly useless with perhaps some minor roles on joint nutrition and stabilization [2]. These complex structures are primarily composed of an interlacing network of collagen fibers (predominantly type I collagen) interposed with cell...