Research and Medical Events Blog

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Often people who are new to the field face problems on how and where to begin with. This forum would act as a catalyst in providing useful reviews on topics covering various aspects of research.

With the launching of the 10/90 Student Journal, PromotingResearch.com plans on giving a voice to students from around the world to discuss openly more about neglected issues and research.

New articles recently published in the 10/90 Student Journal.

Reading Medical Journals: A Beginners guide for Medical Students

Research is a vast field and it will be very difficult for a beginner (student/doctor) to start effectively without proper guidance. It is very important to know about the medical journals and their effective use before starting research work. Selection, understanding and proper utilization of medical journals is as important as the practical research work. The following article would be a useful guide for beginners in the field of research, especially medical students.

Observership, Research and Externship in the United States

Observerships, research and externships give you an exposure of health care system of United States and give you an idea of what to expect during residency; (the nature of work, health care facilities, code of conduct for health care professionals, the cutting edge technology, electronic health care records, diseases prevalent in a certain geographical area and the social and cultural values of people of United States). In this issue of the section of the Road to Residency, Aitzaz and Saima discuss their views about the importance and the various ways to do an observership, research and externship in the United States.

Student Research in a Medical School in Western Nepal

The number of researchers and research publications from South Asia are lower as compared to the developed countries. Student research projects are common in developed countries
but are a rarity in this part of the world. In the developing world initiatives to encourage student research are now being carried out. Medical student journals are being published and many medical journals have student sections. Dr. Ravi Shankar shares his experience of encouraging student research at his medical college in Nepal.

Earthquake Tragedy 2005: Rescue Efforts and the Lessons Learnt

As the earth shook at 8:50:38 Pakistan Standard Time, on the 8th of October 2005, not many realized the havoc that was soon to follow. By the 8th of November, the Pakistani government’s
official death toll was 73726. And the number injured in an excess of 100,000. A year and a half into this tectonic disaster, we talk to Professor Saleem Ahmed, Head of Orthopedic Department, Rawalpindi Medical College & Allied Hospitals, a man who was at the centre of the rescue, relief and rehabilitation process in Rawalpindi.

The Health Effects of Floods in Pakistan

Floods are one of the most feared and costly forms of natural disasters affecting mankind, accounting for over 40% of natural worldwide disasters. Water in the form of floods can wreck havoc, ruthlessly taking innocent lives. The recent flooding and torrential rains across the province of Balochistan has left more than 240 dead. Over 2 million people were affected across 15 districts of the province. In this issue in the World in Focus, Mohsin Shah discusses the health effects of the floods in general with a special focus on the recent floods in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan.

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