Monthly Archives: December 2011

Paramedics Report Rampant Abuse While Trying to Offer Care

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Melissa

RENATA D’ALIESIO From Friday’s Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 8:23PM EST Read the report here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/paramedics-report-rampant-abuse-while-trying-to-offer-care/article2286801/ See the survey results here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/violence-perpetrated-against-paramedics/article2286734/?from=2286801  

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Flashcards make Cranial Nerves easier to remember

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jason

Check out this excellent resource. These cards can help you remember the cranial nerves as well as how to test them. There are more quizzes on this site which may help out as well. GTC Paramedic Program: 12 Cranial Nerves

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Researchers design Alzheimer’s antibodies

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jason

A surprisingly simple method to target harmful proteins Troy, N.Y. – Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to design antibodies aimed at combating disease. The surprisingly simple process was used to make antibodies that neutralize the … Continue reading →

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2011 Nobel Prize Ceremony

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jason

   This years Nobel Prize’s are announced and there will be a ceremony to commemorate the winners. Tomorow Ralph M. Steinman will receive the honor posthumously from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

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Neurotransmitter might improve cancer treatment: study

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jason

Doses of a neurotransmitter might offer a way to boost the effectiveness of anticancer drugs and radiation therapy, according to a new study led by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital … Continue reading →

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