Learning How to Practice Medicine—Virtually — The Atlantic

Learning How to Practice Medicine—Virtually — The Atlantic

UK Group Brings Eyeglasses to Rwanda

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Most people in developed countries do not have a problem getting prescription eyeglasses. They go to an  ophthalmologist -- a trained specialist who treats problems and diseases of the eye. The ophthalmologist can perform tests on the person’s eyesight. The patient may receive a prescription from the doctor at the end of the exam. The prescription gives the patient permission to buy and use eyeglasses.

But in poor countries like Rwanda, it may take a lot more time, effort and money. Rwanda has only 14 ophthalmologists to serve the country’s 11 million people.

But now, a British-based group is helping up to one million Rwandans with poor eyesight. The group is called Vision for a Nation. It will soon start testing new affordable eyeglasses that wearers can adjust to improve their sight.

James Chen set up Vision for a Nation. He says Rwanda is one nation where there is a great need for the glasses, especially among schoolchildren.

"We expect that perhaps a million people in Rwanda will need some form of vision correction and out of that probably 900,000 people will just need a simple reading glass and we would be able to supply that, or it would be our adjustable glasses."

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What Too Many Hospitals Are Overlooking

What Too Many Hospitals Are Overlooking

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One in Four Young Saudis at Risk of Heart Attack, Study Warns

One in Four Young Saudis at Risk of Heart Attack, Study Warns

Hospitals on Alert As Saudi Arabia Finds Six New MERS Cases - Gulf Business

Hospitals on Alert As Saudi Arabia Finds Six New MERS Cases - Gulf Business

39% of Saudi women suffer from osteoporosis

Arabnews newspaper
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Using Mind- mapping and flashcards to learn Medical terms

     If you are a student in a medical profession, you will be struggling to memorize hundreds of medical terms. Mind- maps can be a very effective tool to learn and organize and understand, medical terms. It can help you revise and better understand the connections and relationship between the terms. There is no right way or wrong way to mind-mapping. There are many videos on YouTube to show you how to start. You will develop your style as you go. Tony Buzan is a famous leader on the subject.  

       Flashcards, can also be another tool for learning new medical terms. You can buy them online , or you can make your own set. They come in all sizes, choose what works for you. Flashcards are easy to carry with you anywhere and can be used in weekly revisions and in test preparations. You can even organize them in boxes or in files for future use. 

two meter long mind-map you can hang on the wall

 A3 mind-map 

use color pens

 can be bought through Amazon