A 3-D virtual body, now used by medical students in anatomy studies, represents an unusual collaboration between industry and academia. (Source: NYT Health)

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Slipstream: The Human Anatomy, Animated With 3-D Technology

Progressive loss of gray matter linked to worse prognosis for young patients, researchers say (Source: The Doctors Lounge – Neurology)

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MRI Scans Show Brain Changes in Kids With Schizophrenia

Is it appropriate for faculty and students to interact on social networking sites?

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Doctors and medical students will soon be asked for feedback on government pension proposals (Source: BMA daily feed)

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BMA urges members to respond to its pension survey

This study was performed to identify the presence of depression among medical students of Urmia University of Medical Sciences.

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Prevalence of depression among students of Urmia University of Medical Sciences (Iran) – Aghakhani N, Sharif Nia H, Eghtedar S, Rahbar N, Jasemi M,…

At Vanderbilt Medical School, students take an active role planning activities like fun runs and cooking competitions — as student colleges, modeled on Harry Potter, compete. (Source: NYT Health)

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Head of regulator announces plans for enhanced contact with medical students (Source: BMA daily feed)

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GMC finalises revised regulation system

The Northeast states have plenty of physicians for the population, but states in the South and Mountain regions are where your services are greatly in demand, according to workforce figures from the Association of American Medical Colleges. (Source: Modern Medicine) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Find the best January Sales in the UK.

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Job seekers: Southern, Mountain states lacking docs

Medical students need to be taught to understand medical science before worrying about their bedside manner, says Max Pemberton. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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Doctors must put scientific know-how first

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 16 (UPI) — A Florida university says it hopes to recruit more “professional patients” to help train medical students in patient interactions and clinical skills

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