14+ hour, 14+ min ago  (330+ words) Introduction The ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (USG-ESPB) is an interfascial plane block that provides analgesia for several conditions causing truncal pain. Many training models are available for purchase but may be cost-prohibitive for anesthesia and emergency medicine training programs....

14+ hour, 14+ min ago  (285+ words) Background Many incoming medical students begin training using study approaches that were effective in prior academic settings but may not meet the pace and cognitive demands of medical school. Evidence-based strategies such as retrieval practice and spaced repetition improve long-term…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (416+ words) The transition from medical student to resident doctor is a difficult phase in medical training. Undergraduate medical education often provides a strong foundation in clinical knowledge. However, many newly qualified doctors report difficulty applying this in clinical environments. A national…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (254+ words) Background The pediatric clerkship rotation exposes medical students to essential skills for managing a wide range of pediatric conditions, including emergency care. Simulation-based education is a mainstay of medical education that provides an effective means of developing clinical decision-making skills,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (348+ words) Orthopedic surgery remains one of the least diverse medical specialties in the United States, with women and racial/ethnic minorities being significantly underrepresented. Traditional mentorship models often depend on institutional prestige, geographic proximity, and professional networks, creating barriers for underrepresented…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (281+ words) -adrenergic antagonists such as tamsulosin are widely prescribed for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. While their systemic vascular effects are well recognized, their impact on aerobic performance remains unclear. We describe a case of a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (308+ words) Background: Clinical teaching fellows (CTFs) provide continuity for undergraduate clinical education, including induction delivery, timetabling coordination, bedside/clinical skills teaching, and day-to-day liaison between students and clinical teams. At Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, West Bromwich, England, the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (393+ words) The bench press is one of the three powerlifting movements and is commonly viewed as a movement in which preservation of muscle mass should help preserve maximal performance. In practice, however, bench press strength output may also be influenced by…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (170+ words) Elite athletes continue to break new records while running shoe design evolves, diverges, and incorporates new technologies. Shoe design is grossly split between minimalist, traditional, and maximalist shoes. Each shoe has a unique design with characteristics defined by the stack…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (227+ words) Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is widely regarded as the gold standard for assessing exercise capacity. However, this designation is increasingly challenged by both conceptual and practical limitations. CPET outcomes are highly protocol-dependent and obtained under controlled laboratory conditions that fail…...