Women Affected By PIP Breast Implant Scandal ‘Psychologically Scarred’
study has revealed that 80% of women affected by the recent Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implant scandal will end up needing psychological counselling as
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Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008–2010: the ENRICA study
This is the first study to report the prevalence of general obesity and abdominal obesity (AO) in the adult population of Spain based on measurements of weight, height and waist circumference.
Is It True Smiling Improves Your Mood?
smiling and how it can boost positive emotions. Neuropsychologist Jodi Deluca gives us a brief overview of how the body responds to smiling and laughter, while
Weight Watchers Works, Randomized Trial Shows
weight patients in a Weight Watchers program succeeded in losing weight and improving disease risk factors such as blood lipids and insulin sensitivity
Research from Everest: Can Leucine Help Burn Fat and Spare Muscle Tissue During Exercise?
leucine — found in foods, dietary supplements, energy bars and other products — may help people burn fat during periods of food restriction, such as climbing
PurTox, A New BOTOX Competitor?
BOTOX may have a new competitor in the near future: PurTox by Mentor. Chances are you’ve either had BOTOX done or you’ve heard of it – it is often brought up
Insights not included in the curriculum
Studying medicine means to learn quite a lot things about this and that, basically things you‘re constantly wondering to what this might be relevant. They teach you a lot but beyond any curricular knowledge there are some worthy insights that could simplify your life as a medical student. Here are ten you won’t want to […]
Motivational crisis
I‘m lacking motivation. Seriously. Regarding my current effort and achievements I cannot imagine to pass the exam taking place in february. Well, it’s not that it is too difficult for me; it’s almost the opposite. I don’t know why, but I cannot spur myself on to actually take some time and learn some of the […]
Patients I
I think it’s time for a new series of posts. Though it’s only my third term (nine more to come) I already have contact with patients on a regular basis (you remember, one neat part of the „Reformstudiengang“). Working in a doctor’s surgery once a week and having practical courses means to get to know […]
The first cut is the deepest
Today started the one-week dissecting course I already mentioned. Since the students of our study called „Reformstudiengang“ don’t usually have these kind of courses quite a few volunteer for the holiday course. This year, I am one of them, roughly 20 eager students willing to dissect a corpse as far as possible. We had three […]