Updated learning programme on radiation safety

Radiation safety.

Diagnostic radiology procedures, such as computed tomography (CT) and X-ray, are an increasing source of ionising radiation exposure to our community. Exposure to ionising radiation is associated with increased risk of malignancy, proportional to the level of exposure. Every diagnostic test using ionising radiation needs to be justified by clinical need. General practitioners need a working kno...

The Effectiveness of a Radiation Safety Training Program in Increasing the Radiation Safety Knowledge of Physicians: a Pilot Study

Background: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Considering the potential risks of radiation, radiation safety training courses are important for medical staff.  Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of one-day radiation safety training program in increasing the radiation safety knowledge of physicians....

Neurological safety of fingolimod: An updated review

Fingolimod (FTY) is the first oral medication approved for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Its effectiveness and safety were confirmed in several phase III clinical trials, but proper evaluation of safety in the real patient population requires long-term post-marketing monitoring. Since the approval of FTY for RRMS in Japan in 2011, it has been administered to approx...

Updated AORN RPs for laser safety.

Student Motivation and Learning (Updated)

Everything students do is underlined by some sort of motivation. This includes students and their motivation to learn. Motivation is essential to learning since it is the driving force for students' to complete tasks that build knowledge. There are many factors that play can potentially influence motivation, which makes research on this topic as it relates to learning diverse and abundant. Howe...