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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening in Sweden: Weighing the Harms Against the Benefits
A recent study in The Lancet investigated whether the abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program in Sweden is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality. Abdominal
Challenging Brain Teaser to Sharpen Your Mind – June 1 Edition
Dr. Johnson’s friend was born on December 31, yet his birthday always falls in the summer. How is this possible? See the answer Answer: Dr.
Challenge Your Mind: How Many Patients Can You Count?
On Monday Dr. John accepted twice as many patients with arthritis than with diabetes. He then accepted 4 more patients with diabetes, which resulted
Kickstart Your Year: Embrace Dry January 2019 for Health and Wellness
Dry January is a public health campaign where millions of people pledge to give up alcohol for the month of January. Dry January is
Significant Milestones in Medical History on August 3
August 3: (1) (1918) American chemist Sidney Gottlieb was born. He is most remembered for his role in MKUltra, an illegal program run by
Notable Events in Medical History for October 20: A Journey Through Time
October 20: (1) (1616) Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian Thomas Bartholin is born. He is best known for his discovery of the human lymphatic system, a
Significant Events in Medical History on April 20
(1951) Dan Gavriliu performs the first surgical replacement of a human organ (2010) The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico,
E-Cigarettes vs Nicotine Replacements: Which is More Effective for Quitting Smoking?
E-cigarettes and nicotine replacement treatments have both been used to help individuals quit smoking. In a study published by The New England Journal of
Challenging Brain Teaser for May 28: Test Your Skills Today!
Dr. Johnson decided to check if his physician assistant Anna is smart enough. He prepared three envelopes and put a cheque for $100 in
Challenging Brain Teaser: The Riddle of the Doctors Sons
If you add Dr. John’s and his son’s ages together, it equals 43 years. Dr. John’s son and Dr. John’s father’s ages together equal
Hilarious Joke of the Day for April 10 to Brighten Your Mood
Doctor: Nurse, how is that little girl doing who swallowed ten quarters last night? Nurse: No change yet.
Significant Milestones in Medical History on November 30
November 30: (1858) Indian polymath, physicist, biologist, and biophysicist Jagadish Chandra Bose is born. His research focused heavily on plants , their stressors and
Key Medical Milestones and Discoveries on December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016: (1) (1917) American scientist David Bohm is born. He collaborated to develop a holonomic model of the brain, based on his
Significant Events in Medical History on August 12
August 12: (1) (1907) Singaporean politician and professor Benjamin Seares is born. Along with serving as the second President of Singapore, he was also
Exploring the Impact of Genetics on Fat Distribution in the Human Body
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated the genetic variants involved in the fat distribution amongst men and women. Many descriptions of
Challenging Brain Teaser for May 25: Test Your Wits and Boost Your Brainpower
Dr. Johnson needs to paint his clinic. He knows that the painting job can be completed by 5 painters in 26 days. If 15
Challenge Your Mind with Engaging Brain Teasers for All Ages
In a mental health hospital, there is one doctor and many patients. Once a day, every patient bites someone in the hospital – which
May 8 Joke of the Day: Brighten Your Day with Laughter
Doctor: And did you drink your medicine after your bath, Mrs. Smith? Mrs. Smith: No, doctor. By the time I’d drunk the bath, there was no
Significant Medical Milestones: December 1, 2016 in History
December 1, 2016: (1) (1923) American otologist, physician and medical researcher William F. House is born. He is known for inventing the cochlear implant,
Significant Events in Medical History on August 4
August 4: (1) (1926) American physicist and biologist George Irving Bell is born. Along with his contributions to nuclear reactors, he was also involved