Evaluating a technology supported interactive response system during the laboratory section of a histology course

Monitoring of student learning through systematic formative assessment is important for adjusting pedagogical strategies. However, traditional formative assessments, such as quizzes and written assignments, may not be sufficiently timely for making adjustments to a learning process. Technology supported formative assessment tools assess student knowledge, allow for immediate feedback, facilitate classroom dialogues, and have the potential to modify student learning strategies. As an attempt to integrate technology supported formative assessment in the laboratory section of an upper‐level histology course, the interactive application Learning Catalytics^TM, a cloud‐based assessment system, was used. This study conducted during the 2015 Histology courses at Cornell University concluded that this application is helpful for identifying student misconceptions “on‐the‐go,” engaging otherwise marginalized students, and forming a new communication venue between students and instructors. There was no overall difference between grades from topics that used the application and grades from those that did not, and students reported that it only slightly helped improve their understanding of the topic (3.8 ± 0.99 on a five‐point Likert scale). However, they highly recommended using it (4.2 ± 0.71). The major limitation was regarding the image display and graphical resolution of this application. Even though students embrace the use of technology, 39% reported benefits of having the traditional light microscope available. This cohort of students led instructors to conclude that the newest tools are not always better, but rather can complement traditional instruction methods. Anat Sci Educ 10: 328–338. © 2016 American Association of Anatomists.     

农村医疗卫生政策创新的法制保障

农村医疗卫生政策创新与改革是当前我国农村医疗卫生工作面临的一项重要任务.在强调依法治国的条件下,加强法治建设,是消弥政策缺陷、保证政策实施效果的必要举措.为此,从制定基础性法律、建立专项法规体系和修订完善关联性、配套性法律法规体系三个方面着手,加强相关法治建设,是农村卫生政策创新与改革的必然选择.     

水泥粉喷桩在公路工程软基处理的应用

粉喷桩加固软土地基是基于水泥加固土的物理化学反应，形成复合地基，是桩和土共同承担上部结构传来的荷载，达到提高其复合地基承载力的目的；根据公路工程对地基条件的要求，结合地区软基特点，从设计、施工、质量控制方面介绍了连云港地区公路工程采用水泥粉喷桩加固软土地基的方法。     

奥美拉唑联合阿莫西林和呋喃唑酮治疗幽门螺杆菌感染临床分析

目的 :观察奥美拉唑联合阿莫西林和呋喃唑酮治疗幽门螺杆菌感染的效果 .方法 :将2 4 0病例随机分为两组 .治疗组采用奥美拉唑联合阿莫西林和呋喃唑酮 (简称奥组 ) ,对照组采用果胶铋联合阿莫西林和甲硝唑 ,疗程两周 .结果 :治疗组和对照组HP根除率分别为96 7%和 6 8 3% ,溃疡及糜烂面愈合率分别为 90 0 %和 6 1 7% ,两组差异有显著性意义 (P <0 0 1) .结论 :奥美拉唑联合阿莫西林和呋喃唑酮是目前一种理想的根除HP治愈溃疡及糜烂面的方案 .     

我国新型农村合作医疗制度实施中值得关注的几个问题

新型农村合作医疗制度的试点工作,通过3年多的试点,取得了可喜的成绩,但仍然存在着发展不平衡、资金筹集难度大、管理人员及技术力量薄弱、监管力度不够等问题,如何建立稳定长效的筹资机制,完善地方政府和医疗机构的监管制度,是提高新型合作医疗保障水平的关键所在。     

大医华佗的医术、医德及医著

华佗是汉魏时期一代全能名医，医术精湛，医德高尚，具有大医风范。其医术在养生、方药、针灸、外科诸领域都达到了至高境界。用麻沸散对患者实施外科手术，只是其全能中之一能。华佗高尚的医德对纠正当今医务界的不正之风有很强的警示意义。华佗有丰富的医著流传下来。说其医著未能传世，值得商榷。     

加入世界贸易组织对中国经济的影响

文章简介中国与世贸组织前身———关税及贸易总协定的关系。中国为复关入世作了认真的努力 ,由于美欧等国要价太高 ,中国入世一波三折。中美、中欧现已达成协议 ,中国近期即将入世。入世给中国经济发展带来良好机遇 ,也带来巨大挑战。从近期、中长期来看 ,入世对中国社会经济的发展是利大于弊。     

强化管理,提高医疗设备使用效益

提高医疗设备的使用效益,是医疗设备投资管理中的关键环节。针对医院现有的不同资金来源、不同使用性质的医疗设备,采取恰当的管理模式和合理有效的评价体系,强化管理,使医疗设备能够真正体现其投资的价值。     

对农村居民医疗保障问题的思考

农村居民的医疗保障存在不少问题 ,应采取必要的一些政策性措施 :加强对农村的医疗卫生投入和预防保健 ,完善合作医疗 ,以及其他形式的农村医疗保障形式。     

Reasons for suboptimal learning in medical microbiology

Medical microbiology presents a challenge to undergraduate students, mostly due to its extensive content and complexity of unfamiliar terminology. In addition to a narrative review of the literature, we report findings on students’ motivation for and approach to learning in the Infections module of an undergraduate medical curriculum, and their perceived lack of retention of knowledge acquired in the module, as determined by a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire. When students experienced information overload, they reverted to performance goals and the wrong motivation for learning. Their focus turned primarily to being successful in tests and examinations, and they consequently adopted a surface approach to learning. Surface learning and memorisation of facts without understanding its content usually result in moderate retention of knowledge, which could handicap the development of clinical reasoning. However, the concern about students’ perceived poor retention of knowledge can be laid to rest – the prognosis is not discouraging after all.