Dental :: Highest international honour for orthodontics pioneer
A former University of Adelaide academic who revolutionised orthodontics has been awarded dentistry’s highest international honour.
Philosophy
Psychology :: Sex, beer and marketing ethics
The ethics and philosophy of marketing will come under the spotlight at a new public seminar being hosted at the University of Adelaide.
Health Insurance :: American College of Physicians commends introduction of Bipartisan Health CARE Act
The American College of Physicians (ACP) this morning commended Marcy Kaptur and Steven C. LaTourette, members of Congress, for their bipartisan sponsorship of the Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility and Equity (CARE) Act.
Education :: 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education
The research presented links theory and technology from artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and computer science with theory and practice from education and social science to bring a wide range of tools to bear on the task of creating systems to help people learn.
Psychology :: Moral judgment fails without feelings
Individuals with damage to a part of the frontal lobe make ruthless decisions when confronted with moral dilemmas that cause others to waver.
Education :: Achieving Excellence in Medical Education
A new book by Richard Gunderman, M.D., Ph.D, associate professor of radiology, pediatrics, and medical education at the Indiana University School of Medicine and of philosophy, liberal arts, and philanthropy at the IU School of Liberal Arts, both on the Indiana University Purdue University and Indianapolis campus, explores the vision of excellence that shapes the education of 70,000 medical students and over 100,000 physicians in training in the United States.
Cancer :: NGO to Baba Ramdev – Prove your treatment can cure cancer
A non-government organisation (NGO) active in the health sector has appealed to yoga guru Baba Ramdev to come out with authentic scientific clinical trials to show that his treatment can cure cancer or ensure long-term survival of the patients.
Eating Disorders :: Buddhist philosophy a hope for women with eating disorders
A psychological technique based on Buddhist philosophy and practice may provide a solution for women who struggle with binge eating and bulimia. The technique known as ‘mindfulness’ is being taught to Queensland women to help them understand and deal with the emotions that trigger their binges.
Palliative Care :: Palliative care medicine – enhancing the quality of life
As Americans continue to live longer with chronic disease, palliative care medicine is gaining a new appreciation. While advances in modern medicine have benefited countless people and added years to peoples? lives, a new focus includes enhancing the quality of life.
New Chicago-Indiana computer network prepared to handle massive data flow
Massive quantities of data will soon begin flowing from the largest scientific instrument ever built into an international network of computer centers, including one operated jointly by the University of Chicago and Indiana University. The first phase of the Chicago-Indiana center, formally known as the MidWest Tier 2 Center, is now up and running, crunching test data in preparation for the real thing.