Clinical trials are experiments designed to evaluate new interventions to prevent or treat disease in humans. The interventions evaluated can be drugs, devices (e.g., hearing aid), surgeries, behavioral interventions (e.g., smoking cessation program), community health programs (e.g. cancer screening...
The vital signs – heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, respiration rate, and pain – communicate important information about the physiological status of the human body. In this six-part course we explore the anatomy and physiology underlying the vital signs so that you will develop a systematic...
This course covers the design, acquisition, and analysis of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) data.
A book related to the class can be found here: https://leanpub.com/principlesoffmri
We will introduce methods to perform systematic reviews and meta-analysis of clinical trials. We will cover how to formulate an answerable research question, define inclusion and exclusion criteria, search for the evidence, extract data, assess the risk of bias in clinical trials, and perform a meta...
En este curso los participantes lograrán identificar y tomar decisiones sobre casos clínicos con conflictos éticos en el área de la salud por medio de la aplicación del razonamiento ético desde una perspectiva universal y considerando los aspectos médicos y éticos, el marco jurídico y la decisión ética...
Este curso te brinda acceso simple a las invaluables técnicas de aprendizaje utilizadas por expertos en arte, música, literatura, matemáticas, ciencia, deportes y muchas otras disciplinas. Aprenderemos cómo el cerebro utiliza dos modos de aprendizaje muy distintos y cómo encapsula (“fragmentas”) informaci...
Marlies Reinders, Frans Claas, Cees van Kooten , Sebastiaan Heidt, Volkert Huurman, Hans de Fijter, Eelco de Koning , Andre Baranski, Ton Rabelink, Aiko de Vries, Jan Nico Bouwes Bavinck, Leo Visser , Ingeborg Bajema
Universiteit Leiden, Leiden University Medical Center
Kidney transplantation is a major advance of modern medicine which provides high-quality of life for patients with end-stage renal disease. What used to be an experimental, risky, and very limited treatment option more than 50 years ago is now routinely performed in many countries worldwide. The number...
Interaktiver MOOC mit spannenden anatomischen und medizinischen Videos der Universität Tübingen. Anatomen und Kliniker erklären die Anatomie der Kopf- und Hals-Region im klinischen und chirurgisch-operativen Kontext. About this course
Kursbeschreibung
Die Gliederung des Kurses in anatomische Regionen...
This course proposes an overview of current global health challenges drawing on the insights of several academic disciplines including medicine, public health, law, economics, social sciences and humanities. This interdisciplinary approach will guide the student into seven critical topics in global health...
Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other predominantly diet-related diseases. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative strategies for promoting healthful eating. There is strong evidence that global increases...
Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition.
Utilizing the RAPID model (Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition...
A big welcome to “Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods” from Peking University! In this MOOC you will become familiar with the concepts and computational methods in the exciting interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics and their applications in biology, the knowledge and skills in bioinformatics...
This course will give you an introduction to bacteria and chronic infections. Leading experts in the field will make you familiar with the fundamental concepts of microbiology and bacteriology such as single cell bacteria, biofilm formation, and acute and chronic infections.
Learn how to deliver critical medical help, including CPR, AED and first aid. And save 15% on CPR certification! This health and safety course will prepare you to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in accordance with the latest guidelines...
Learn the processes and guidelines for responding to basic life support medical emergencies. And save 15% on BLS certification! Knowing the process of Basic Life Support (BLS) is critical in responding to life-threatening emergencies. The newest BLS course guidelines focus on doing several tasks simultaneously...
Learn how to treat adult cardiac arrest (ACLS), stroke and other life threatening medical emergencies. And save 15% on ACLS certification! Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) will prepare you to respond to life-threatening emergencies in the adult population with advanced interventions. This health...
Learn how to safely and effectively participate in global health rotations, projects, and volunteer work. Whether you’re considering a global health learning experience such as a clinical rotation, a research project, or volunteer work, or are preparing to work abroad, this is the course for you! This...
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