People always seem to be curious about subliminal tapes. Can they really help you improve your self-esteem? Help you lose weight? Become more confident? In this episode of The Psych Files podcast, I take a look at the research that shows that we can in fact be influenced by subliminal images – but does this [...]
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This week, we investigate ancient tsunamis, infected frogs and what economics can learn from physics. Plus, a new book uncovers the story of the enigmatic Antikythera mechanism.
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We talk to the author of a new book that traces the 2000 year history of the world’s first [...]
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The MedicCast Podcast for EMTs and Paramedics returns to the basics this week with a review of the differences between congestive heart failure (CHF) and respiratory distress related to chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Along with a discussion about CHF vs COPD, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic reviews the diuretic [...]
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In this episode, which is the first part of a 2 part interview, I talk to Dr Richard Stancliffe, an expert on stellar evolution and postdoctoral researcher from Cambridge University in the UK, about First Stellar Generations. What does that mean? How do we determine what generation a star could be from? [...]
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This special episode of the Nursing Show features an interview with the founder of one of the best online nursing resources, AllNurses.com. AllNurses.com represents one of the premier nursing forum communities available. Founded by nurse Brian Short, it has blossomed into a site with over 100,000 registered members and provides high quality information and answers [...]
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The Nursing Show, a weekly program for nurses by nurses focuses on getting back basics this week with a review of the antibiotic penicillin this week. A med review is good for all nurses from time to time. This week’s review is accompanied by nursing news, commentary and tips.
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This month’s MedicCast Live, the EMS panel and guest call-in radio show, features a look at the challenges faced by medical providers, emergency responders, and community planners when preparing for large gatherings of people in their communities. Football games, NASCAR races, county fairs, concerts, and more all need additional medical coverage to take care of [...]
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On this show, we meet a feathered dinosaur with a carnival-style plume, watch in astonishment as researchers make X-rays from sticky tape and find out that oxygen-producing bacteria aren’t quite as ancient as we thought. Plus, highlights from last week’s autism conference in Pittsburgh.
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I begin to examine this issue this week in my blog and will devote much of my next podcast on it as well. Much of special education policy and laws are based on a combination of the spirit of hard-working, dedicated parents of children with special needs along with sound legislation focusing on what research [...]
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Neonatal assessment is one of the skills a nurses and other medical professionals learn in their schooling but don’t get a chance to use very often. Some providers may never use the APGAR score assessment technique in their entire careers. That doesn’t mean that we don’t have to refresh our memories periodically.
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