clinical research

Best universities for PG Pharmacy in US?

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Please let me know the best top universities for Pharmacy (pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, clinical research) in US. My TOEFL score is 91, passed Bpharm with 68% from India

Best universities for PG Pharmacy in US?
Perhaps you can re-test, I'm afraid your looking at 2nd -3rd tier schools. I'd suggest the University of Toledo. If you want to get into a top school, for example USC or Drake, etc... you'll need to do better.

Can Psy.D. doctors still do research?

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I know those who go for a PSYD are more focused on clinical practice but can they still do research?

Can Psy.D. doctors still do research?
Yes, some choose to do research instead of practice. I think the shooting two weeks ago would be an answer, what causes violent antisocial behaviour.

Companies also engage Phd Psych in research. One example I know of is how to make people feel less anxious on airplanes which lead to the introduction of white noise, changing the optics of the windows to help those who are afraid of heights. A lot of companies hire Phd Psych to help improve the appealability of their products, help police forces profile people who commit certain crimes, the list is almost endless.

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How can I live mo. to mo. w/out a job and weed? (no joke answers please!)?

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Clinical trials career?

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How can I go from academic research to getting a job in the clinical trials in the UK? Do many CROs offer traineeships for CRAs or CT monitors?

Clinical trials career?
Hello,

(ANS) I think if you have academic research in, or about pharmaceuticals, or drug research, or another close medical area then you might well have a reasonable chance of moving from academia into trials. Even more so if you have a degree in a related or relevant area.

Ivan
Reply:clever clogs.

Any Clinical Psychologists/therapists out there?

2010-04-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

I was wondering what kind of job I could get with my education and experience so far. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, but it is only a 1 yr program without any practicum training. I have tons of research experience at UC Berkeley (undergraduate) and Columbia, but very limited clinical experience (volunteered at a Suicide prevention hotline). Also, I have practically zero work experience.

Ideally, I want to get a clinically oriented position as a case manager, or assistant in a treatment program.

I would appreciate any practical advice on the kinds of positions I would be considered for, and even on the typical salary range I should expect.

My ultimate career goal is to have a private practice as a Ph.D. level psychologist (currently waiting for interviews from programs in NY).

Last thing - I am looking for work in either Manhattan or the San Francisco Bay Area

Any Clinical Psychologists/therapists out there?
What do you mean?
Reply:One thing, that you could do, is check with your county civil service department, and ask them, when there is a civil service exam scheduled, in your field..There are many civil service jobs, that will give you the experience, that you will need..It is a very good starting point, and the experience, is invaluable..You can also, check with your state department of civil services..Contact your state representative, and inquire about state exams, which might be coming soon..Good Luck..

I had done b pharma in 2005 now doing job in marketing from last 3 yrs now have got admission in msc in cl.re.

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presently doing marketing and had taken admission in msc in C.R. and also planing to take admission in 6 months certificate course of C R just to enter into the field of clinical research so please suggest me am i on the right track , will clinical research be booming field in future.

I had done b pharma in 2005 now doing job in marketing from last 3 yrs now have got admission in msc in cl.re.
Clinical trials are good Market is growing very fast,We are becoming better than china.

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How much does a humand geneticist with an M.D. make?

2010-04-26T00:36:00.001-07:00

I am interested in going into human genetics-either research or clinical-and was wondering what kind of salary I could potentially make.

How much does a humand geneticist with an M.D. make?
Probably more than a non-human geneticist...those poor monkeys are so under paid ;)

Seriously though, if you want to do science research do it because you have an inquisitive mind and not for the money. Expect to be poor for a long time... the money will come eventually but there are far easier ways to make it. You'll need about 8 years of schooling followed by a few years of post doc work (which pays only slightly more than grad school). If you are doing academic research (i.e. at a university) don't expect to make much more than a highschool teacher until you get tenure. If you are doing medical research at a hospital you will fare a little better (cancer is where the money is). If you go into research with only a BSc. or a Masters expect to make very little money (you'd make more as a custodian). You need the M.D. or a Ph.D. (which takes even longer) to earn a decent wage. Sorry to dissapoint you, but I've gone through it and it's tough. Do science because you love it, if you're lucky you'll be able to feed yourself too.

How can I live mo. to mo. w/out a job and weed? (no joke answers please!)?

2010-04-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Whats up guys, I've been making a nice living doing clinical research studies, like they pay $3,000+ if you're in the right ones so its enough to pay a few mo. rent. But basically I'm wondering, how can I set things up (welfare etc. I have issues and have gone to a mental hospital) so I can A. Pay rent B. Get food and C. Smoke ganja. I mean I could continue to put my health @ risk w/ the clinical studies and I have friedns that have done it for years, however, b/c of my issues, I want to have the luxury to be able to smoke herbs again.

Peace yall, no joke answers please.

How can I live mo. to mo. w/out a job and weed? (no joke answers please!)?
If you want a serious answer, the only ways I can think of are for you to find someone else to support you or figure out how to live a successful life of crime.

And seriously, the way you say that you want the weed because of your issues makes me think you're not taking your own mental health seriously enough. Even if it were legal... even if it were healthy for you... there is no substance that's going to cure your issues or even make them any better. Making them easier to tolerate only makes it easier for you to keep them around rather than learning to make them better.
Reply:to be honest, you're stupid. you can't make a living doing research studies!!! and if you're living month to month, doing drugs doesn't really help.

Get some rehab.
Reply:Sell to your friends use up all the trust anybody ever had in you. start stealing to support the lazies, eventually sell to an undercover Narc get busted thrown in jail, spend two to three years in rehab and then use your question at an AA meeting some night. Have fun dude..
Reply:you could be a phone sex operator!
Reply:Your life sounds fun up until the clinical trials part!

You might consider a life on the road moving drugs for others

%26amp; scimmin off what you need. Or you could move to mexico where everything you need is cheaper!

Good luck %26amp; keep us posted on how its going.

P.S. you might be able to be a care taker for an at home treated cancer patient then you can both share the wealth!
Reply:You are worried about putting ur health at risk doing clinical studies??? What about the health risks of smoking weed? Maybe you should participate in a clinical study for "Long Term Effects of Smokin Weed."! So to pay rent...(A) get a job. To get food...(B) Get a job. And to smoke weed...(C). hell just grow it your self (most ignorant people do and get caught eventually) cause you gotta b an idiot to ask a question like that. Toke on brother..toke on!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Duuude it looks like you are actually gonna have to get a job! Bummer! Or you could deal cheeba from the money you get from doing one last clinical research studies. That way you can support yourself and your habit at the same time. I mean, sure you could get arrested, but one things for sure, nobody ever stole their granny's color t.v. to buy weed so you don't have to worry about getting strung out! May the smoke be with you!
Reply:fimd out if they have any clinical studies for weed smokers, and in the meantime just start giving hand-jobs for cashmoney or you could just get a job at mcdonalds or a tacobell

Nurse-midwives generally specialize in which classification of practice?

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Nurse-midwives generally specialize in which classification of practice?

ambulatory care

clinical research

obstetrics gynecology

utilization management

5: According to scientific research, joint manipulations, like the cracking of knuckles, create a popping noise due to the creation of carbon dioxide bubbles in the joint. This is also known as

cavitation

supination

tremulation

fibrillation

6: According to the latest United States Census Bureau figures, approximately what percentage of Americans has health insurance?

25%

40%

60%

85%

Nurse-midwives generally specialize in which classification of practice?
midwives -

Obstetrics Gynecology

5. Tremulation

6.40%
Reply:For your first question: nurse specializes in care of sick persons, assist medical doctor team in surgery, and may other medical procedures. A midwife is someone who assist or even do a mothers birthing and post natal procedures.
Reply:This site should help you out and save you some time, pure medical jobs, www.puremedicaljobs.com

What are my chances at a Clinical Psychology Ph. D.?

2010-04-26T00:35:00.002-07:00

I will be senoir this coming Fall and I am contemplating giving some doctorate programs a shot. I scored a 1260 (670 V + 590 Q) on the GRE. My quantitative score is disappointing and I might retake it. I currently hold a 4.0 through 107 credit hours - although I guess I am not attending a "prestigious" school. I still have some tough courses left (Human Physiology is one of them) so I might graduate with a 3.9 or so, but hopefully no lower than that...

Here are the schools I am considering for a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology:

Texas Tech

Sam Houston State

North Texas

SMU

UT Southwestern

LSU

I will help two faculty members with their research project this coming year and I plan on volunteering to get some "real world" clinical experience. I know how competitive Clinical programs can be, so I kind of feel like this might be too little too late... If there are any grad students out there - How much do you fell this will hurt my chances of being admitted?

Thanks!

What are my chances at a Clinical Psychology Ph. D.?
Well, your scores are certainly in the range that would make youi competative and your experiences are at least slightly above averaae.

A lot will depend on your personal statement, your recommendations and your writing style, I would predict. I would suggest that you carefully pick who writes your recommendation letters. You will want them to stand out from a simple 'yes, I recommend' to something that describes your character...especially your ability to commit and work with people.

Also, you should probably apply to between 10 and 20 different programs with a mixture of difficulty and prestige. I applied to 15 and got selected by four. This allowed me to pick based on cost and support offerred by the university. Some offerred financial support by means of teaching and research opportunities while others did not.

Ultimately I choose to accept an offer from a mid-range school which was in an ideal location I loved with financial assistance.

Best of luck to you. Feel free to write me to ask more detailed questions.
Reply:Well, you have a 4.0 gpa, so that's pretty good. As for Anatomy %26amp; Physiology, that's a class that's extremely different from psychology. There's much more involved and it is muc more difficult. However, as I mentioned earlier, your gpa is good, so don't sweat it.
Reply:I'm currently working on my dissertation in clinical psychology. It's important to know whether the schools you're applying to have a research or a clinical focus. Many of the most prestigious schools don't specialize in training clinicians, so you must decide whether you intend to do psychotherapy or research.

Choose the professors you do research with carefully. Professional reputation crosses campuses, and you don't want your vita to reflect your work with 'doctor sleazebag who does unimportant research while sleeping with clients and undergrad research assistants.'

The number of positions open at a program is often determined by how many professors are in need of new researchers. You aren't typically invited to interview by the program as a whole, but by a specific professor who thinks your vita reflects characteristics that he or she could use in his or her research team. Focus on programs which include professors who are doing work related to your experience or interests.

Finally, remember that most everyone invited to the interviews are considered to be on essentially equal-footing. The interviews are the most crucial part. Many smart-but-profoundly-disturbed students successfully make it through to the interviews, the professors intend to form a cohort of students who have a low likelihood of driving professors or other students crazy over the course of the next 5 or 6 years.

Finally, when I went through the interview process myself, each of the applicants (including myself) had painstakingly reviewed the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology by Mayne, Norcross, and Sayette.

Good Luck.
Reply:I actually have a MA in Clinical Psych. Its tough getting into clinical phd programs. Most schools only accept like 4 or 5 people out of hundreds of applicants. BUT don't get discouraged you have ALOT to offer. Your already doing al lthe right things that will get you in the door - at least an interview. Most schools look for grades, GRE scores, but also experience. Most times its hard to aquire experience while in school so your already a leg up by doing research this summer. Make sure that the departments you choose to apply to read up research on teh faculty there and try and make a direct connection with at least ONE faculty member. It wouldnt even hurt to email that professor and talk about what they did research on (professors love that) - that way when you do apply and that professor see's your name it will stand up. Ultimately when applying for a doctoral program the goal is to connect with a faculty member there who's research interests match yours. The more experience you gain will help you. Don't sweat it if you get a 3.8 or a 3.9 or a 4.0 thats not everything. I'm sure you will get in. Make sure you apply to ALOT of differnent schools - better to have options when you get in than no options at all. Ok I'll stop rambling about psychology now.. I just love the topic. GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:I'm not a grad, but my adivce to you would be go for it- if you don't try, than you'll never know. and I can almost guarentee you that even if this doesn't work out, you'll appreciate the effort you put into it and learn something about yourself too, good luck.

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Does anybody know of a Physician Assistant job in bariatric medicine in Tampa, FL or San Diego, CA area?

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I am a PA with more than 8 years of experience. Bariatric experience is limited to 1 year. I am very passionate about this specialty, as well as endocrine and preventative medicine. I am also very interested and active in clinical research.

Does anybody know of a Physician Assistant job in bariatric medicine in Tampa, FL or San Diego, CA area?
I know this may sound odd but have you tried The Town-N-Country Hospitals or Hospitals that have a Bariatric Chamber or do that particular surgery?

I live in Tampa and I think you should just send out your resume to any of the doctors who specialize in this who are in the phonebook and let them know in your letter of application that you are looking for immediate consideration of any future openings.

A lot of doctors probably recruit from USF...try to check the USF oracle or network....call the doctors and ask them if they know any that are hiring.

Can someone please provide some evidence proving that homosexuality is a choice?

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I am sure that there is some evidence out there - like maybe a clinical research study published in a peer-reviewed jounal, something like that. The reason I am sure that this evidence exists is because of all the people who keep insisting that being gay is a choice and that's why it is a sin. However, so far the only argument I've heard is: "God created Adam %26amp; Eve, not Adam %26amp; Steve." Which is terribly clever, or was the first time I heard it; but it sort of lacks that certain quality associated with rigorous scientific inquiry.

So, does anyone know where I can find this evidence? Or, if there isn't any actual published data, is there at least some anecdotal evidence? Do you know someone who claims to be gay by choice? For that matter, do you know anyone who is gay?

If you have no evidence, no anecdotes, and don't even personally know anyone who is gay, then where the hell are you getting your information? Did God tell you personally?

Can someone please provide some evidence proving that homosexuality is a choice?
I love all your questions. They're always very insightful and bring out the worst in the teeth bearing bible thumpers.

"No....logic...I'm not listening! Nuh-uh, that's not true! The bible is the truth! I'm not listening! Lalalallaala..."
Reply:Yay, I'm better than everyone else! Report Abuse

Reply:BTW, the way I know it's not a choice is I spent 4 yrs trying to become bi, with zero success (went to a very liberal college where pop. was 65% male, go figure). I urge anyone who says it's a choice to give it a try. Report Abuse

Reply:Oh Lordy this argument is never going to be settled, so why bother? Even if you shove a peer reviewed journal under my nose telling me I had a choice I would beg to differ.

How do you know when you're cold? You just feel it, right? No one tells you if you are, and you don't have a choice. You just are.

Ask a gay person and they'll tell you there is no choice.

Ask a righteous religious type and they'll swear black and blue it's a choice.

And you know what - if they aren't gay, what do they know?

My "choice" would be to deny my true desires by pretending to be straight - I can guarantee more people would be hurt if I did that.

If people call me a sinner then I can live with that, it's none of their business how I live my life if I'm not hurting them.

But I couldn't live with myself if I tried to be something I'm not. You know why? Because frauds ALWAYS get found out.

So there!
Reply:Okay , many people do not look further than the trees on any subject when it involves politics or religion. So here it is. Do straight people choose to be straight? Then how do homosexuals choose? A true homosexual (not "experimenting" or "wondering" or, "hey i will try anything once") has the sexual preference for the same gender and the opposite sex does not excite them sexually. Just like any type of sexual preference (being heterosexual for instance), it is genetic. Any sexual therapist will tell you this. Especially regarding pedophiles, or people that are into beastiality or any type of socially "deviant" sexual desires - they cannot change what turns them on. Fact.

As for the nature aspect. Many people firmly believe that nature tells us to only have sex with the opposite gender, because our main place here is to propogate and ensure our race will continue. Now, a theory i agree to......

Many different species can reproduce by themselves. Through evolution, and an amazing amount of time, the species have actually formed different sex organs in order to propgate without a partner, or spawn clones of itself. In order for this to work correctly a desire for the same sex must be present before the organs to reproduce are. For instance - you must get turned on before you can ejaculate.

It is very perplexing. Because some women have stated "well, i just hate men, is why i am gay". However if they actually enjoy the sex and are attracted to certain things about women, that is called a "sexual preference". The women may say this because they simply do not know what disgusts them about men, or maybe just one man has hurt them bad - who knows.... The mere fact they can enjoy a woman sexually is another aspect of sexual preference. Therefore they do not like men sexually, and are not turned on by men physically or emotionally. Sexual preference includes more than just outward appearances.

Now, they have broke the human genome.. perhaps in years to come they will let out more information on genetics and DNA composite... so maybe one day they can show the "straight gene" or the "homosexual gene". as for proof, well, there is no proof that someone is born straight either.

As for the religious implication that you stated about adam and steve slogan being clever. That is just another way for people to dislike each other. That actually reminds me of school a little - how kids pick on other kids for being different. And probably created by a person that can rhyme - yay. Point in fact is religious people believe god created everyone. I am sure they think of their god as a mighty god, not one that would make mistakes. So why do many religious people think homosexuality is a mistake or a bad thing? Because to me when there is a religious hate crime, or a religious rant about god, those religious people are stating that one of his creations is wrong. They are actually, in turn, making the statement that god did something wrong. That perplexes me more than "is it a choice" question lol.
Reply:It is not a choice. It's just to it take longer for some people to discover themselves. Think about our teen years when you didn't have your own personality and didn't know yourself. Many times you tried to be someone else that your were not. Now, its a matter of what you like and what makes you happy. You would not buy a BMW just because I like them right? Don't be confused with asking for an opinion. We only ask for opinions when we can not decide between two things that we like. To answer your question lets do the following: Tomorrow will go to the mall and hook with another guy. You must make it a choice tomorrow because theirs an answer that your are looking for. Let me know if you can make that decision tomorrow. Oh, the the day after tomorrow make sure be turn swoitch back into "straight mode". :-) had put some humor in there. I meant no offence.
Reply:i could show you proof if i lived close to you and a zoom lens on my camera but you can always use a mirror.
Reply:Dr. Robert Spitzer helped lead the campaign for removing homosexuality from the American Psychological Society's list of mental disorders. This made him a hero the homosexual community.

He also wrote, "Contrary to conventional wisdom, some highly motivated individuals, using a variety of change efforts, can make substantial change in multiple indicators of sexual orientation." Essentially Spitzer wrote that if you have feelings for the same sex, and you're highly motivated to change, you really do have a choice in who you are, who you become, and how you feel about yourself. His conclusions are based on interviews with two hundred men and women who shifted from homosexual to hetrosexual attraction and stayed straight for five years. Three-fourths of the men and half the women were married after giving up a life of homosexual relationships.
Reply:i view homosexuality as a choice.... all of my gay friends MADE the decision to be lesbian or gay...

as far as the evidence it is a sin in the bible (Genesis) it says

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and they will become one flesh."

"You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you."

the bible is the only proof so if your look to continue your search check the bible
Reply:Think about what you're asking for a minute.

You're asking the most fanatical crazy people in the world, to use LOGIC!

That's NEVER going to happen.
Reply:Those who insist it's a choice are inferring (if not openly averring) that homosexual behavior is the result of temptation, and temptation is fed by desire and thus that the activity is both desirable and tempting. Otherwise their belief that choice is the most prevalent cause would make no sense. They would also have to be inferring that all of us, Christians included, are closet homos.
Reply:Animals do have homosexual sex. Homosexuality is not a choice.
Reply:there is none.
Reply:I think of all the people who killed them self because they were so hated and felt they had no choice and no place in this world. It's a good question but you will never get anyone who thinks it's a choice to say they are wrong I'm sad to say. Good question and good point.

Update: By a email I just got it seems I hit a bad note with someone who is straight, this wasn't intended to hurt any-ones feelings.

:(
Reply:The best evidence is that indeed, some people choose it... I dont think it is a choice for all gays, but I know a couple girls who were straight until they'd had it with men and chose to go the other way.

Others, you may not choose who you are attracted to, but you definitely choose who you have sex with.
Reply:Know lots of people who are gay, but not queer.
Reply:Good luck.

From what I've seen here, the likelihood that you'll actually get an answer that isn't relgiously based, or ignorance based, is damned slim.

Several mamalian and avian species have been studied and found to have nearly the same intances of homosexuality as in the human population. The only difference is that we, as humans, have the ability to make informed choices and to communicate those ideas on a wide scale.

Yes, even to sasiate the religious crowd: God did create Adam and Eve. BUT since we are supposedly ALL GOD"S CHILDREN, then God would have ALSO created Steve, Martha, Rene, Chuck, Bob, Micky, Janet and everyone else. So that argument really negates itself when held under a microscope.
Reply:So much anger! Settle down, forgive them their sins, and whack them up against the side of the head!

I chose to be gay at the age of five....at least that is when I first noticed that I was strongly attracted to Buster Crabbe with his shirt off...I had no idea why or how, but I couldn't keep my little beady eyes off the TV! Now if that was a choice, so be it. But I suspect that at that age, it really wasn't a choice, dont' you?

And, confidential to Hip_2_be_cool..sorry, honey, homosexuality runs the same..about 10% in all mammals...you need to get more under your belt info wise before you go spouting to the masses.!!

I am constantly amazed at the ignorance of the general population here..so much hate towards gays...people who do NOTHING to those who hate them...and they call themselves Christians..! Yes, totally amazed.
Reply:well one day when I was about 11 or 12 I decided that I wanted to become someone other people despised, and that I would have to worship a god that thinks I'm an abomination, and that I really wanted to be discriminated against and belittled for who I am. I also chose to a good portion of my life in secret , have a nervous breakdown when I was younger...even tried to commit sucide...It's not easy being gay.....But anyway that's when I decided that I wanted to give it a try and I've never been able to turn it off..I didn't even have to be recruited by someone older..I learned it all on my own. That's why I made my choice to be gay...it was such an easy thing to do. Seriously..you even think choice is a option?
Reply:here is a couple articles,

http://www.narth.com/docs/scrutinized.ht...

http://www.trueorigin.org/gaygene01.asp
Reply:christians that abuse and discriminate against homosexuals are hypocrites. they should just f*ck off; they have no decent arguements as to why they think homosexuality is immoral. God did not personally tell them, coz God is a made up character in a story book called the bible.
Reply:Seriously, would you even read an article and consider what it said if it was against your belief?

My best friend was gay back in 1981. If I were weird enough, he would have been my "man of honor" or whatever at my wedding. I was the token woman on all the coed soccer %26amp; volleyball teams. I've known many many gays. I also had a coworker/friend that was a lesbian. She presently is married with 3 kids. Obviously there were some choices regarding sex in her life.

I know people who have left the "gay lifestyle". Umm why is it called a "gay lifestyle". It was actually a gay man that told me that it's usually a distant father and overbearing mother.

My gay best friend once was describing a woman at his gym. She was red head with very large breasts. He said once that she could make him straight. He was teased in school and didn't have a strong father figure. He never said he was born that way, but it was the gay men that didn't tease him....they loved him.

BTW I don't hate gays....I hate the gay agenda and having them try to convince the world to support their sin. I just see them as having sexual sin tendencies. I see them as people that are looking for any love they can get.

Also, if someone really wanted to leave the gay lifestyle, they could. Exodus International and I think a group called Crossover can help.

Have you noticed that almost all of the gay answers have cussing, whining %26amp; victim mentalities? All the name calling, too. So classy. I wonder if that is part of the genome.
Reply:well some animals and humans show signs of homosexuality. No one chooses to be gay.I know homosexuals.. even belong to plenty gay straight alliances..Even heterosexuals say it's not a choice.It's only those who do not accept homosexuals that say it's a choice. everyone says they didn't choose it.they say it's a combination of genetics and hormones or one of those two.They studied twins.. a little boy whose 9 shows signs of being gay since he was the age of 2.it isn't a choice.. I like females and males.. and I never chose to be this way.It's how they're made. Anyone who says it's a choice does not know a thing about homosexuals.Studies prove it's not a choice and not nurture.homosexuality isn't a sin because if it was ,there wouldnt' be homosexuals.
Reply:If you were born with a sexual organ i.e. ovary or testes, you were born to do one thing and that is reproduce. A society that is homosexual is a dying society. No future!
Reply:I don't believe homosexuality IS a choice. WHo you have sex with IS, but who you are attracted to sexually is not at all.......It might be influenced by genetics and/or nurring...but that's not a choice.
Reply:I don't understand why everyone is asking questions about homosexuality and trying to find answers people want to hear so they can justify it.. No matter how many questions you ask (like religon), you'll never know the true answer. It's all a matter of people's opinions and that's not the reality.

My opinion on your question is that homosexuality is a choice. However, you DO NOT have control over your inner emotions or who you fall in love with , but you CAN control who you date and marry. Yes, you may think you'll be unhappy or lying to the other person you married, but you know what? If you have faith in God and REALLY believed in Him , everything will fall into place. God helps you with your feelings. You may still not be able to control your emotions, but God is there to help you deal with them and allow you to accept the opposite gender. AMEN!!!
Reply:same crap, different day. the "thumpers" just keep spewing out the same lame so-called reasons over and over.

No! It is NOT a choice! I do not know one single gay/lesbian that CHOSE to be gay. I mean, with so many ignorant, hateful bigots out there...some of whom wish to harm (and actually do sometimes) us, some of which want us to have no rights at all...do you think we'd choose? No! we were born the way we are, just like you! when did you CHOOSE to be STRAIGHT? you didn't, did you? of course not, fools...because you were born that way. some of us, due to the hatred that still exists in society, may suppress who we are, live in denial for years until we can't take lying any more and come out later in life.

people who claim to convert or claim to be able to convert us are nothing but liars and brainwashers. you can't change who you innately are.

I bet a lot of the "haters" have never even met one gay/lesbian in their whole life!

quit hiding your hatred behind a Bible...hate is neither a family nor a Christian value. you claim we're sinners, when most of you are worse sinners than you accuse us of being. you're hypocrites! hatred and intolerance IS a choice....IS a learned behavior. assuming the role of God and passing judgment on others is a sin!

and, of course, I don't say all heteros are like this...because the majority aren't. I have many straight friends, who are all very accepting and open-minded. the haters are in the minority. perhaps if they attempted to educate themselves, actually get to know some of us, open their minds, and realize how evil hate is...some may change. but, of course, I'm only being hopeful.
Reply:i am gay man, when i was born i did not knows if i was gay or straight. but when i was 8 my cousin stayed with me and i saw him naked in bed he was 10 and i liked what i saw. but when i saw men without shirts when i was younger i did not know it was being attracted to male figures specially TV male actors and feeling aroused by it. but i believe i was born gay but when you are child you don/t understand what sex is until you are older i hope this answer your question
Reply:Read Genesis. God gave ADam and Eve a command. They chose to break that command by choosing of their own free will to disobey. Therefore, all sin is a choice. We cannot blame anyone or anything for our actions.
Reply:this is a simple answer homosexuality is a chice,just like being striaght,being married,being celibet,or single all are choices,being a alcoholic is a choice -------we decide if we will choose or not choose which path we follow depending on our inward weaknesses and making the best choice is not always simple --like most anything else it requires self discpline and a little work
Reply:Not really a choice, most guys just get sucked into it.
Reply:When I give you the hot dog you have a choice to eat are not to eat.The choice was not mine or anyone s except urine.
Reply:yup some people made a choice to be gay but in nature you don't see that animals go for the same sex!!!!

its just wrong!!!!!!!!

What is the biggest scientific company in the world?

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in the fields of research and analysis,healthcare and clinical science,Enviromental Analysis.

What is the biggest scientific company in the world?
I think youll find its Thermofisher Scientific.2 companys who just recently combined and are working to make the planet a cleaner and safer place to inhabit.A company with over 9 billion pounds in revenue with 35000 employees worldwide serving 150 countries.You will be hard pressed to find a lab in the world without some form of Thermofisher scientific product being used.Take that ASH.
Reply:Nasa is a more scientifically based company, but Microsoft are huge and constantly upgrading, plus they have the richest man in the world funding them.

Hope this helps regards
Reply:ITS NASA I THINK
Reply:The largest pharmaceutical company is Pfizer, followed by Glaxo Smithkline.

Pfizer had $51.3bn in revenue in 2005 and they SPENT $7.4bn in R%26amp;D in 2005.

Is there something wrong with me?

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I have been working since the age of 16. I have graduated from College and now am working as a HR Assistant for a Clinical Research Company. The problem is, I have always jumped from one job to another. I seem to find fault in every job I have landed. Currently, I am extremely bored in my position. I have the ability to do a lot more but just do not have enough work. I have approached my Director many times, but still see no results, now I am looking for another job... I just can not be satisfied, are others in my position?

Is there something wrong with me?
I know exactly how you feel. The longest I have stayed with one job has been 2yrs and that is only because i like the people. I always seem to be bored and not have enough work and so I make stuff up to do but theres only so much cleaning and things I can do stuck at a desk all day. Ive asked for more responsibilities but alas nothing usually happens..Hopefully for the both of us we'll find a job that is perfect and things will work out :)

Its a really sad state of affair but ive found that the jobs that pay better require less activities....i mean i could work at say del taco(fast food place) and be busy for 8 hrs and time just flies but make minimum wage or do nothing and sit at a desk all day and make 15/hr....
Reply:At some point, I think you should set up a business of your own.
Reply:Just because you are no longer in college is no reason that you can't talk to a councilor. Go back to your last school and tell the councilor of the problem you're having. Maybe a couple more classes to specialize in a certain field with more challenges.
Reply:You are bored because there is no challenge. Like another answerer suggested...go see a career counselor. They can help determine your personality type and what type of career best fits you. Believe it or not some psychologists are also practicing career counselors. In looking for one make sure they are certified/licensed first. Visiting a career counselor isn't free so it could be rather expensive.

You can find one by going to this website: http://www.nbcc.org/
Reply:see a career counsellor..

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Do physician investigators treat patients AND conduct medical research?

2010-04-26T00:34:00.001-07:00

What do physician investigators/physician scientists/clinical researchers/etc. do?

Do physician investigators treat patients AND conduct medical research?
Medical research has several different arms, and physicians can be involved in all of them. Some physicians do treat patients while conducting research, and some focus only on research. Unless you are familiar with the medical research world, the differences can be somewhat confusing.

A physician can be involved in the area of basic medical research, or biomedical research, and would fit the term "physician scientist". It is not uncommon for physicians that work in this field to also have a Ph.D. This research is conducted in laboratories, in academic or industrial settings. In both settings they are usually in charge of a laboratory with staff, with the goal to answer unresolved questions regarding disease and the way how the human body works. More than likely, if a university has a medical school, and an affiliated hospital, you will find some physicians that treat patients with research labs.

Translational research is all about taking a treatment or discovery from "the laboratory bench to the patient bedside". This can also encompass pre-clinical (work performed on animals) research. This is the work that is done before a drug/method is deemed suitable for clinical research trials in humans. In this area as well, physicians can be found.

If a drug/ method of treatment shows enough promise, it will go to clinical research trials. The approval process is somewhat complicated, and too involved to explain in depth here. There are three main phases of clinical research before a drug is put before the FDA for approval, and patient trials generally start either in phase I or II. Often, drug companies outsource these pre-approval studies either directly to a CRO (contract research organization) or indirectly through their drug reps. This shows a lack of biasness on the drug company's behalf. "In house" studies are performed for very close patient monitoring, are usually performed by a CRO, and are conducted under the supervision of a physician at a specific location. If an "in house" study is not needed, the CRO or drug rep will enroll physicians from a targeted demographic (like all pediatric oncologists in the United States) that treat applicable patients as a principal investigator in the clinical research trial. In this way physicians can be investigators. These doctors then recruit patients that meet criteria to use the experimental drug. Evaluations and testing are performed. This recruitment method is also used for safety monitoring, or phase IV clinical research, after a drug has FDA approval.

A clinical researcher is not the same as a physician, as nurses, physical therapists, etc., can be involved in clinical research, and could be considered clinical researchers. The most uncomplicated way to think of the term "clinical", in regard to research, is that it generally focuses on patient outcomes. A clinical researcher is really anyone that has direct or indirect contact with patients and is working with/ looking at a novel treatment or idea, including those in research laboratories.

I hope this answers your questions clearly enough.=)
Reply:Physician investigators treat patients and conduct medical research usually involving clinical trials of new therapies/drugs. Clinical researchers hold PhD's and conduct the vast majority of medical/pharmacological research. I'm not sure about physician scientists. If they are different from the physician investigators, the difference would be that they are involved in basic, medical investigations (not clinical trials) and often hold both and MD and PhD degree.
Reply:They have to get the consent first.

Who if in need of money would do clinical trails? e.g http://www.areyoutheanswer.com...

2010-04-26T00:34:00.000-07:00

Say u needed or wanted cash and didnt hav much time 2 get it would u ever do medical or clinical trails at a research unit? an e.g is http://www.areyoutheanswer.com/

Who if in need of money would do clinical trails? e.g http://www.areyoutheanswer.com...
Very interesting website
Reply:depends on what kind of trial, how much money

I'd never do a drug trial in case of side effects, imagine how ur parents would feel if you got sick because u felt like u needed the moeny

but if it was just psychological trial to see how i react to stuff I'd probably be up for it

Salary Clinical Psychologist in CA?

2010-04-26T00:33:00.003-07:00

I have been researching extensively all over the internet over salary of clinical psychologists in CA.

I have been told by unreliable sources that it averages 110,000 a year but im a bit skeptical.

Is there more money in pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology or entering law school?

Salary Clinical Psychologist in CA?
As an average figure, it probably is a bit high, and psychologists in private practice have only time as a limit on their earnings.

Couple of things I'd like to offer, if money is a significant factor in your career decision, the law school route would be best.

(This is not to be taken personally) To be effective in the field of psychology and mental health, making money needs to be of a secondary importance. Yes, it is important to make a comfortable living, and if you don't do this kind of work because you want to be of service to others, you'll burn out very quickly.

Even though I help people deal with very painful things day in and day out, I look forward to my work, because I know I am making some contribution to my client's well being. I have worked for agencies for as little as $28,000 per year, and have had years that were in the high $80's. Kind of like: build it and they will come, do what you like and the money will follow.

Also for your consideration, Clinical Ph.D. is actually three degrees (bachelor, master, Ph.D.) Law school is only two:

(bachelor's and law school + the bar exam).

Good luck in your decision.
Reply:Salary.com is an EXCELLENT resource for this! Check it out!
Reply:From what I've heard, and I'm in a different branch of the field, Clinical Psychologists make, probably, more like $80k-$100k on average. It'd be higher in the big cities (LA %26amp; SF), because the cost of living is higher, and higher if the person is an entrepreneur, with a wealthy private practice. Lots make less, in settings like community agencies, schools, prisons, and even smaller hospital settings.

Resumes for Research/R&D in Med Devices Industry - should you include publications?

2010-04-26T00:33:00.002-07:00

I have some conflicting evidence here. Some people say no, it's business, so throw your CV out and don't include any publications. Other people say, hey, if you are going into a research-oriented field and you have published research, why not include it. I don't know who's right. I opted for compromise, with a 2-page resume with all the basics, and a mention of publications that says, "See appendix." Then I have a page break and a listing of the pubs. I'm hoping to score a job in medical device research (working w/ clinical trials) so if anyone knows anything about that particular niche it would be greatly appreciated. :)

Resumes for Research/R%26amp;D in Med Devices Industry - should you include publications?
for research or education you should use a CV instead of a resume'.

the differences aren't huge but they matter, and yes you include any publications.

this is a great website for information on writing of and when to use a CV:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/cvsamples/...

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When is the best time to send Ph.D. applications for admission?

2010-04-26T00:33:00.001-07:00

I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and will soon be applying to a few Ph.D. Clinical Psychology programs and one Counseling Psychology program. I took the GRE in May and I can send in complete applications as early as late August. I have always heard that the earlier you send in your applications, the better chance you have of being admitted...

Is this true even if I will be gaining my research experience (assisting a faculty member with a project) and "clinical" experience (volunteering) this coming fall?

Would it be best for me to wait to send in my applications after I have some of this research/clinical experience or go ahead and send in my applications as early as possible?

My stats are:

GPA: 4.0 (through 114 credit hours)

GRE: 1260 (V 670; Q 590)

I will be thankful for any suggestions!

When is the best time to send Ph.D. applications for admission?
Definitely wait to send in your applications until after you've been doing research and clinicals. Mentioning this research (in detail) and writing about your experience in clinicals will be essential for a strong personal statement in Clinical Psych and Counseling Psych.

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There is no need to send in applications early for PhD programs. We don't look at any of them until the deadline arrives. Then we meet as an admission committee, and nominate folks for fellowships, and choose candidates for assistantships.

Retake your GRE. Clinical Psych is perhaps the most competitive field (in terms of admissions) today.

You will also want your research supervisor and clinical supervisor to be able to write letters of rec for you. They will be unable to do so until they have worked with you.

So wait. An early arriving application does indeed just sit in a filing cabinet until the application deadline arrives, and all applications are in. We won't make any decisions about anything until we have them all.
Reply:Send your applications as early as possible, but make sure you include your plans for this fall - your research and clinical experience. Also, if possible, visit the schools and talk to some of the professors in these programs. This will give you extra points during the admissions process.

Good luck!
Reply:You should send your applications in as soon as possible. While most departments won't make hardline decisions until all applicants are in, faculty on the admissions committee definitely talk about applicants as soon as they come in.

Also, the sooner you apply, the more time your department has to nominate you for university wide fellowships. Since this type of fellowship is competed for across departments, each department generally likes to send in applicants as soon as possible to increase the likelihood that they will be able to get some students funded that way.

You should also make sure to include reference to the research you're going to undertake in the fall. that will likely help.

Also, just as some advice, really make sure the people writing your letters of recommendation are writing their letters and remembering to send them out in a timely fashion. I remember when I applied to grad school I sent out a lot of my applications really early but some of my letter writers waited to send their letters out until later and one faculty member came close to missing the deadline. You have to stay ontop of them about those things.

Good luck :)
Reply:The "rule" about having a better chance of getting into a program if you apply early is true for undergraduate programs and for professional programs -- but not for PhDs.

Most PhD programs don't look at any applications until after the deadline has passed -- then look at them all together. If you send in your application early, it is likely to sit in a filing cabinet until February or March.

The reason is simple. Professional schools and undergraduate programs have full time staff to work on admissions. For PhD programs, the decisions are usually made by a committee of professors who are pissed off that it is cutting into their research and wish to spend as little time as possible on the process.

In addition, taking an extra few months to send in your applications may give you enough time to impress your current professors.

I'd say send the applications in some time in October. In the mean time, I might think about taking a GRE prep course to see if you can improve your GRE scores.. Bringing them up another 100 points might make the difference between getting into a good program and getting into a great program.
Reply:ASAP

How is Elizabeth Edwards' cancer INCURABLE? What about clinical trials? And look @ Lance Armstrong!?

2010-04-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

Call me an idealistic fool, but ever since Elizabeth Edwards revealed her cancer recurrance was now "incurable", I've been confused. How can ANY cancer be called "incurable" in this day and age, where clinical trials are available everywhere? Also, what does "treatable but incurable" really mean? Will she still evetually die of her disease?

I know of folks who were told they were TERMINAL, so since they had nothing to lose, they enrolled in trials that carried some risk, but also a chance at cure. And some WERE cured! Is Elizabeth even considering enrolling in a trial? It seems she too, has nothing to lose, if her cancer truly is considered incurable by "regular" doctors (i.e. those not researching trials).

ALSO, what about Lance Armstrong? His testicular cancer metastisized to his liver, lungs and even his brain!! That basically wrote him off as DEAD -- but look at how many years he's been cancer-free!

Now you see why Elizabeth's statement doesn't make sense to me. Your thoughts?

How is Elizabeth Edwards' cancer INCURABLE? What about clinical trials? And look @ Lance Armstrong!?
Few cancers are truely "curable".

Some cancers spread faster than others, some grow faster than others, some do both.

Treatments attack cancers in 3 ways, surgery to remove cancerous tissue, chemotheratoy and radiation to kill cancerous cells, sometimes to slow growth, sometimes to reduce growth and sometimes to kill stray cells to help prevent recurrance.

All of these treatments have side effects.

With some cancers, the best we can hope for with treatments available is to slow growth of the cancer, given the side effects, this is then a balancing act between quantity and quality of life.

In my case, surgery , chemo and radiation were going to make me feel like cr@p for 6 months, but with good odds that I would have a long, cancer free life afterwards. I decided this was worthwhile.

If I knew that the same treatment may have given me a only a few months or years longer, with cancer never fully gone, I probably wouldn't have bothered.

Stage 4, metastatic breast cancer falls into the category of holding or reducing, but will always be hovering in the background. However, knowing this, Dr's will be monitoring regularly and treating whenever it flares up again.
Reply:on the CBS early show on monday 8-27-07 in the morning they are interviewing john kanzius who invented a machine that KILLS CANCER
Reply:If cancers (many kinds) were all curable,no one would be dying from it and thousands are so there are incurable ones. Pancreatic cancer is short term but few survive it but seems I heard a pancreas can be transplanted. Trouble is your life is spent on drugs for the duration of your life and can have very bad side effects. She is dealing with it as best she can.
Reply:Well it all depends on how much money you have and what you can afford to have done. When cancer metastasizes to bone it is almost impossible to treat and that is what has happenend in Elizabeth Edwards. In some cases it can be treated but very rarely.
Reply:I've had breast cancer twice. Currently I have no evidence of active disease, but I am not cured nor am I in remission - neither term applies. I did not have metastases as Ms. Edwards does. Those metastases may be able to be contained, even irradicated, but that is not a cure.

Clinical trials are just that - trials, and she may well be participating in one or more. Most of them are variations on current treatments that lead to minor improvements in survival or moderation of side effects. Clinical trials of therapies that lead to "cures" are rare, so rare that books are written about them. Example: "The Making of Herceptin" which isn't a cure but a significant improvement in the odds of survival for a longer period.

Her statement makes perfect sense to me.

I know nothing about Lance Armstrong or testicular cancer.
Reply:Lance Armstrong had testicular cancer. This form of cancer simply is more treatable and responds better to chemotherapy.

Mrs. Edwards has breast cancer that is widely metastatic. This is incurable, unfortunately.

Clinical trials are essentially tests of a new product, like a chemotherapy, that has newly been developed. There are no guarantees to efficacy. Despite major advances in cancer treatment, some cancers are quite difficult to treat. The truth of the matter is... if you are assigned to a clinical trial, you may be assigned to the portion of the trial that is giving the usual doses of chemotherapy. You could essentially be getting the "normal" treatment, not the "experimental" stuff. And not everybody qualifies for a trial. And there may be no new medication for the specific cancer being tested at the time of illness.

Anyway, your optimism is refreshing. However, the truth of the matter is, frankly, that Mrs. Edwards' cancer is incurable.
Reply:Every cancer is different, and gender affects the way people respond to the same cancer. Age also matters (a whole lot).

A cancer that recurs is a stubborn one, one that has probably already spread to other organs.

A cancer is incurable if it can't be reached by surgery - such as a cancer buried deep in the brain, or a spinal cancer (the spinal cord cannot be removed, and it doesn't tolerate being poked at too well). Cancers can also be incurable if they are too far advanced - advanced colon cancer for example is really awful. I worked as a nurse for 9 years and saw plenty of people die from cancer.

Clinical trials are not necessarily easy to get into. They usually only have room for 25 people at a time or so, and trials are strictly regulated by the FDA. This is both a good thing and a bad thing. Good, because a lot of con artists are willing to sell you snake oil and pretend it has already cured lots of cancer victims. Bad, because potentially useful drugs spend a long time in trials. People are going to die of something, and it's inevitable that some of them will die of cancer.
Reply:you never really get cured of cancer it just goes into remission. There is always a chance it can come back.
Reply:Just to give you an example... my mother had leukemia and bone marrow cancer. Basically, she had cancer of the blood and bone. Cancer of the blood and bone are not curable at least not in the type she had. Those kinds of cancers were inoperable, and she could not even have any kind of chemo or radiation that would have caused a cure in her condition. However, her condition was treatable with medications and blood transfusions but they were not given as a means for a cure but to help her live a little longer and better quality of life until the cancer took over and she passed away. So, you see some cancers are not curable. They can be treated for the duration of time a person can live up until the body cannot fight any longer and the person thus passes away. Hope I have helped you understand.

Can you tell me about being a psychologist?

2010-04-26T00:32:00.002-07:00

I have a BS in biology and it's not what I want to do. I've been very confused about what career I want to be in but I do know I want to have a career and not just a "job". I want to be somebody and be ambitious and dedicate myself to something. The money doesn't matter but the profession does. So I started thinking about becoming a psychologist, like a clinical psychologist. The idea of research also interests me but I don't want it to be my main focus, not right away at least... I mean a life of research is what I'm trying to get away from right now as a science/biology major.

What are the different fields of clinical psychology are there and can you describe them?

Do you feel I will make a real difference in people's lives as well as humanity on a whole?

Can you tell me about being a psychologist?
Look up psychology on Wikipedia for a general description of different fields of psychology. You can also go the APA website (www.apa.org) for more info as well.

And yes, psychologists can make a real difference, which is very fulfilling to them.
Reply:Psychology school is a waste of money. You spend tons of money to learn how to say "Mhmmm... I understand. Tell me more." and "How do you feel about that?"
Reply:It sounds like Luke's dad did waste a lot of money, because he did not learn anything.

There is a lot of studying to do and earn your PhD then an internship before you join a group or practice. You can do a lot of good and earn a good living at the same time.

Make sure the school is APA rated.

Study Abroad Medical courses: i am an mbbs with 75% marks from a recognized institute in usa i wany-t to have?

2010-04-26T00:32:00.001-07:00

Study Abroad Medical courses: i am an mbbs with 75% marks from a recognized institute in usa i wany-t to have clinical research scolarship

Study Abroad Medical courses: i am an mbbs with 75% marks from a recognized institute in usa i wany-t to have?
Medical Courses USA: There are no or less scholarships available for International students. You need to contact each and every university for Scholarship details, because they all differ.

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How can I live mo. to mo. w/out a job and weed? (no joke answers please!)?

2010-04-26T00:32:00.000-07:00

Looking for job at the age of 28 in mumbai india?

2010-04-26T00:31:00.003-07:00

hi one of my woman friend looking for job.Her doubt is she is 28 year old.Will she be able to get good job.

Her educational qualification is Msc + PGD in clinical research. due to some household problem she could not pursue her carrier immediatly after her eduaction. But now she wants to start with.. Any body can guide that how to procced futher ?...

Looking for job at the age of 28 in mumbai india?
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Can I get a PhD that will let me do all of this?

2010-04-26T00:31:00.002-07:00

I want to be a psychologist and be able to do clinical psychology and research psychology in the fields of personality, psychopharmacology, cognitive science, and perhaps behavioral neuroscience. Can I get a PhD that will let me do all of this, or do I have to narrow down my interests?

Can I get a PhD that will let me do all of this?
The Ph.D. can do a lot of things. You can complete the degree in one of the major areas, and your further specialization can come from there. There is excellent information on the websites of programs that are accredited by the American Psychological Association because the APA has specific requirements for the information that is posted. Also, APA publishes an excellent reference book called "Graduate Study in Psychology." APA is discouraging excessive specialization before the doctorate.
Reply:this is one of those questions that you should ask an advisor because they're more likely able to tell you more information than anyone on yahoo answers can
Reply:I hate to say this, but there's a very good chance that you're going to have to narrow down your interests. Question...are you in college/university right now?

I've been going through a similar thing with anthropology. I wish I could study all the fields associated with that major (from linguistics to archaeology to bio anthro), but I'm having to pick and choose which ones to leave out and that drives me nuts.

It's possible to get degress in each of those fields, but not without a lot of hard work and time. I haven't heard of someone getting one PhD that covers all those fields, so you're going to have to pick the one field that interests you the most and go ahead with that.

Study Abroad Medical courses: i am an mbbs with 75% marks from a recognized institute in usa i wany-t to have?

2010-04-26T00:31:00.001-07:00

How can I live mo. to mo. w/out a job and weed? (no joke answers please!)?

2010-04-26T00:31:00.000-07:00

Looking for job at the age of 28 in mumbai india?

2010-04-26T00:30:00.003-07:00

Can I get a PhD that will let me do all of this?

2010-04-26T00:30:00.002-07:00

Does anyone know anything about the PhD program at the CA. School of Professional Psychology?

2010-04-26T00:30:00.001-07:00

I am very interested in the PhD program in clinical psychology at the CA. School of Professional Psychology in san diego. i was wondering if anybody knew anything about the programs reputation and if it is a valid option for a Psych student looking to get equal trainining in both the clinical and research aspects of clinical psychology?

Does anyone know anything about the PhD program at the CA. School of Professional Psychology?
just find out when there's an orientation and find out that way! good luck!

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Should space research be redirected to the preservation of humanity?

2010-04-26T00:30:00.000-07:00

The case has been made for accidents and violent crimes being the products of an energy deficit (1), that is a decline in Daniel Atkinson energy charge which is reflected in the tissue pH (2). It might be instructive to consider the problem very broadly in terms of the entropy paradox confounding the second law of thermodynamics.

The second law states that systems always progress from states of lower to states of higher entropy or more specifically never progressing from states of higher to states of lower entropy, entropy being a measure of the degree of disorder in a system. Living organisms are said to progress from states of higher to states of lower entropy in violation of the second law thereby creating an entropy paradox. Fred Adams, popular science writer and Professor of Physics at the University of Michigan, claims that the second law is not violated by living organisms for the universe as a whole still progresses to a state of higher entropy. In his book, "The Road to Reality", Sir Roger Penrose states that the entropy paradox is merely the delay in the inevitable progression to a state of higher entropy with ageing and death, the delay being cause by the ability of organisms to generatetheir own energy from from the consumption of nutrients and oxygen.

If one accepts Sir Roger's explanation of the entropy paradox does that not mean that the sun, earth and all the other planets must also be living organisms? James Lovelock has proposed just that in his Gaia hypothesis which has been well received certainly in the popular science press. As Sir Roger points out the sun is in thermodynamic equilibrium with the earth transmitting as much energy to earth in the form of high energy bosons or photons in sunlight and receiving an equal amount back in a larger number of lower energy bosons (infrared waves) during the day and night. The inference is that the sun, earth and the planets all generate their own energy, the sun doing so by nuclear fusion of hydrogen.

Humanity may be viewed as a giant organism populating an even larger organism, Gaia. In which case is the energy all of humanity generates progressing to a state of higher or lower entropy? That would seem to depend upon whether one considers all of humanity to be a thriving infant or an ageing adult. James Lovelock's accounting of the state of Gaia in his most recent book, "The Revenge of Gaia", leaves little doubt that humanity is an ageing adult. In which case global injury and violence may be a direct consequence of it the brain being most sensitive to a decline in energy charge as clinical experience of the critically ill has established.

Perhaps one should take Fred Adams's view of entropy and conclude that humanity is progressing to a higher entropy state as a whole but exhibiting different degrees of entropy paradox in different communities and segments within those communities. In which case human conduct and energy charge are intimately related and all of the factors that might compromise the energy charge of all of humanity. These include the rapid growth in the population, the failure to meet all nutient demands, the failure to provide the gaseous environment conducive to optimizing oxidative phosphorylation, and the environmental toxins inhibiting oxidative phosporylation.

Leplace determinism allows causes of past events to be determined and future events to be predictive with reasonable degrees of statistical confidence provided the initial conditions can be defined. The methodology has been refined for determining events at the Big Bang. It might be constructive to construct models with the future of humanity in mind. I doubt that the model will include global warming, nuclear war or any of the other Armageddon scenarios depicted in the popular press and entertainment industry.

1. Every driver needs metabolic testing and the information needs to be stored in a "black box" Richard G Fiddian-Green (22 July 2004) eLetter re: R A Shults, D A Sleet, R W Elder, G W Ryan, and M Sehgal Association between state level drinking and driving countermeasures and self reported alcohol impaired driving Inj Prev 2002; 8: 106-110

2. Richard G Fiddian-Green Irreversible shock, gastric intramucosal pH and energy charge. http://adc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/eletters/... 12 Mar 2005

www.cmaj.ca/cgi/eletters/174/5/620

Should space research be redirected to the preservation of humanity?
Yes indeed.First we must wise up and learn how to feed ourselves and protect ourselves without damaging this medium in which we live.Once that initial hump is cleared we can then work on improving the rest of the planet...tom science
Reply:I think that the correct way out of the chaos the human species seems to be going towards, with the rest of the world with it, is not through a door to space but through a change in the human species.

most organisms adapt when in response to external change, or are exterminated.

the human species will soon have the technology to modify living organisms.

what I suggest is to start planning an intensive modification of ourselves, to adapt to the conditions that we created, or to achieve a better balance with nature.

Therefore I think that the way out of this situation lies within the fields of biotechnology, ecology and social science and not with space research.

by the way' if the human species "decides" to select this option the end result will be that we/our descendants will not be human anymore.
Reply:Treat others as you would like to be treated.

That may be hard at times, like when they are killing all of your family members and attacking you. But they do have hearts and are obviously able to set their mind so if we could give them something great to set their mind on and to teach their children then the warring will stop. Put money on teaching children.

I saw this site. It tells of a way to change the heart and mind.

http://www.peacefulsolution.org/
Reply:Very good question. i agree with you.

First time i felt there should some option to select good question as well. If so i would have selected this one.
Reply:Err, no.

You should read Penrose' book more carefully before leaping to conclusions.

Entropy is the tendency of a system to spread available energy over the maximum number of microstates. Life on earth is possible because energy comes from the sun in a small number of microstates - a small number of high energy photons - and leaves as a large number of low energy (infra red or radio) photons.

Entropy does not imply life.
Reply:No, I'd have to disagree with those statements of entropy to energy vs applied to "life". Living things are dependent on energy, true, but can also find various alternatives.

Human life will follow ecological paths. When a species outweighs its available resources, it will find balance...the hard way. Unfortunately certain countries are breeding much faster than can be sustained, and other countries, like the U.S. consume far more than can be sustained. A combination of both is certainly not good. Perhaps they are equating energy entropy to the resources I'm talking about, but even that won't immediately destroy all life, it will just limit the amount of life to the amount of available resources.

But to answer the question more directly....space science currently does more for the help of humanity because it helps all the other sciences in ways never before available. Agriculture, Biology, Meteorology, materials research, new medicines, city planning, seismology, oceanography, etc... They all have had huge leaps of benefit directly from space science research.

And at least within the USA, Welfare alone receives 3 times the amount of money that NASA receives annually (45 billion to Welfare, and 16 billion to NASA).

Finding ecological balance will be the only way we will prevent the human race from outstripping its resources, regardless of the entropy of energy. And the more a space science program defines the parameters that can sustain us, the closer we'll understand the "tipping" point, but also finding ways to produce more energy/resources to prevent it from happening.

And should we be able to, perhaps we can start colozing other places (certainly slowly at first) but those places will start with a very careful ecological balance and resource utilization, which might just help us all back on Earth.

Great question. Thanks for letting me throw my two cents in.

When Should I Apply for a Job?

2010-04-26T00:29:00.003-07:00

I am graduating in December. When should I start looking and applying for a job? I want to go straight to the work environment as soon as I graduate.

Also, how would you determine your salary, as most of the time employers do not post their salary offers.

Thanks.

Just FYI if it gives some clues; I'm a biology major, looking for a job in a hospital setting, such as clinical microbiologist, research associate, or maybe something like ER Coordinator.

When Should I Apply for a Job?
You have gone to school for four years and you don't know the starting salary for your field? White tiger!
Reply:well in my experience you generally don't get a job in the field you studied for, but i would start applying at least a month before graduation.
Reply:I applied for jobs pretty much the last 2/3rds of my final semester at college. I probably applied for 100 jobs on the internet, and was offered around a dozen interviews

I got the job I am at now about 4 days after graduation and I started working a week after that.
Reply:You should start networking for a job like, the day you are born. Talk to as many people as you can in your industry. It really is "who you know" backed up by "what you know". Pass your resume around and let people know you are looking for a job whenever you have time. You may want to avoid applying for actual job postings until it gets closer to graduation times. Most employers want you to start ASAP and you will still be in school! As for salary, I am not in healthcare, but I know there is information on the internet that can tell you the low, high, and average salaries for given positions in given areas of the country. I acutally think Yahoo may do it. Good luck!

Dentist Recommendation for Wisdom Teeth Removal?

2010-04-26T00:29:00.002-07:00

I currently do not have dental insurance (though I do have BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance) and feel that I will need to have my wisdom teeth removed in the near future. I am terrified of clinical research studies and would like to find a nice dentist in the Austin area to remove them for me. I realize there will be cost involved, but would love to get a general ballpark figure of the cost.

Does anyone have experience with this? I have searched online all morning with no real helpful results. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Dentist Recommendation for Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Many times if you see an oral surgeon then your health insurance will pay on it. You'll have to go for an evaluation to find out. Depending on where you live in the U.S. it will range approximately $1,000 - $1600 for an oral surgeon to do it.
Reply:A dentist can do it, or an oral surgeon. A dentist will just use a general anesthesia on you so you'll be conscious for the proceedure which (I would think) could be traumatizing. I opted for an oral surgeon because I had insurance to cover it. It's a much more expensive option, but they put you out completely so you don't have to be awake for the worst of it.
Reply:Generally this procedure runs around $800-$1200 depending on the quality of the oral surgeon.
Reply:1. Oral surgeons running clinical research trials are the best in their field. The "research aspect" of your surgery will most likely involve assessing pre-operative conditions, and require some sort of follow up i.e. a painless visit or two after the teeth are extracted, or involve pain relief methods after extraction (after anesthesia has worn off). In the second case, if you still have pain, then report that and you will be given something that will relieve any pain. Either way, the research aspect is really very minimal involving either very simple data collection, or at the greatest, alternative pain medications.

2. Often, if your wisdom teeth are completely impacted, meaning that no tooth is visible in the mouth, then your medical insurance may cover extractions.

3. Since you are in Austin, contact a dental school. Oral surgery residents and/or faculty are responsible for wisdom tooth extractions (not dental students). These folks have a lot of training.

Importance of demonstrating leadership for medical school?

2010-04-26T00:29:00.001-07:00

Sup guys, I've been reading on activities one should participate in during undergrad. Being a premed myself, I understand the importance of research experience, clinical volunteering, gpa/mcat etc.

However, the stuff Ive read never mentions much about leadership roles. How important is leadership in applying to medical school? It was one of the most important factors EC-wise for getting into undergrad, so I would assume its important as well for medical school.

Any ideas, answers, experience?

Importance of demonstrating leadership for medical school?
Speaking from a long medical career - not as a physician, but as a Navy Corpsman...

Part of college acceptance (or job interviews) is sales and marketing. That means you have to package it well - marketing and you have to present it well - sales.

Before I continue, as a general principle, always take the hard jobs. You will learn a lot and get some recognition as a side effect.

All the accomplishments don't mean a thing unless the presentation is well-polished. Go to Linked In and look at some of the layouts there. Email me if you want my link. These are people that have been in the workforce for 10+ years. They know how to present their qualifications in the best light.

As to the admission process, I will leave that to the experts.

Last thing...

It's nice to have an "agent." Ideally, you want someone that is already in the medical school to vouch for you.

Aloha.
Reply:My nephew just got into med school with very little in "leadership" EC. He had good grades, was very heavy on research experience ... and did lots of non-team sports and music. He skis, kayaks, and plays guitar as a chick-magnet.

It's easy to spot those who are in an activity for the points and those who really like it. If you aren't comfortable with the whole "leadership" thing ... Just do what you truly enjoy and it will show in an interview.

What no longer works is the "grind" ... the 4.0 student with no human side, no recreation, no sense of fun. They made very poor doctors.

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Contemporary schools of chiropractic are generally divided into what two schools?

2010-04-26T00:29:00.000-07:00

Contemporary schools of chiropractic are generally divided into what two schools?

pure and mixed

conservative and liberal

conservative and open

straight and mixed

2: Who is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing?

Clara Barton

Barbara Blakeney

Florence Nightingale

Margaret Houlihan

3: Higher ratios of Registered Nurses to patients have been shown to decrease

attending physicians’ on call hours.

waiting time in hospital Emergency Rooms.

costs to the hospital.

certain complications of illness including death in patients.

4: Nurse-midwives generally specialize in which classification of practice?

ambulatory care

clinical research

obstetrics gynecology

utilization management

5: According to scientific research, joint manipulations, like the cracking of knuckles, create a popping noise due to the creation of carbon dioxide bubbles in the joint. This is also known as

cavitation

supination

tremulation

fibrillation

6: According to the latest United States Census Bureau figures, approximately what percentage of Americans has health insurance?

25%

40%

60%

85%

7: 7. Which of the following professions typically requires the most education?

RN

NP

LPN

CNA

8: The placebo effect happens when improvement in the condition of a patient occurs in response to some treatment but the beneficial effect can actually be attributed to

the patient’s faith and expectations.

the practitioner’s skill in administering the treatment.

the treatment’s medical efficacy.

the condition not being serious.

9: In chiropractic, the term "subluxated" essentially means

broken.

weakened

misaligned

malformed

10: Which of the following statements is true about the incidence of complications due to spinal manipulation remain in comparison to the incidence of complications experienced by patients admitted to hospitals?

Complications due to spinal manipulation are more frequent

Complications from hospital visits are more frequent

Incidences of complications are similar.

There has been no reliable study examining the issue.

Contemporary schools of chiropractic are generally divided into what two schools?
These homework questions are not difficult, you should try to answer them yourself or look it up on google.

Are there any places doing research on Chronic Fratigure Syndrome?

2010-04-26T00:28:00.003-07:00

I am 39 and have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for years. It is debilitating. Are there any hospitals doing clinical trials or nrew therapies other than just treating symptoms?

I take many meds but I still have overwhelming fatigue, depression, anxiety, muscle aches, joint pains, urinary tract problems and other related symptoms.

Links welcome!

Thanks!

Are there any places doing research on Chronic Fratigure Syndrome?
Not sure where in the world you are, but there are a few hospitals here in the UK, and one here in Gwynedd, Wales where there are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Clinics where they offer patients about 8 sessions where they will assess and formally diagnose the condition and help to manage the condition. A lot of people with Chronic Fatigue, as well as pacing themselves were helped with homeopathy. I suffered quite badly from post viral syndrome for 18 months and was helped greatly by homeopathy. I just felt like I'd used up the last of my batteries and was aching with joint pains. Why not telephone around a few hospitals and ask if they have any clinics? Or consider homeopathy as an alternative?

Best wishes.
Reply:Try www.webmd.com which has links for all kinds of diagnoses or try the american medical association web site

Example clinical interview questions for Attention Deficit Disorder patients?

2010-04-26T00:28:00.002-07:00

I need some example questions that a psychologist would ask during a clinical interview of an ADD/ADHD patient. I do not need any information about the disorder itself....I have plenty of stuff for that. I need specific questions relative to the disorder itself. I repeat....no research information. I need example questions or example interviews with questions and answers. Possibly case studies, but I must have the questions so I can see what type of questions I need to ask and how to develop new questions that are along the same lines. The two people I am interviewing are a 21 y/o male with ADHD and an 11 y/o female with ADD.

Example clinical interview questions for Attention Deficit Disorder patients?
•Is child depressed?

•Does he have anxiety problems?

•Is he hallucinating?

•Is he delusional?

•Is it a head injury?

•Is it a seizure disorder?

an clinical interview with the child is important. This interview is needed to determine the child's reality testing, his degree of maturity, his degree of verbal skills, and so on. Ask the child if he's hallucinating. Sometimes he is, but he hasn't told anyone. Ask the child if he's anxious. Some kids have tremendous fears, but have not shared them with anyone. There is a lot going on with kids that their parents are not aware of. Other important questions are:

•How did mom do during pregnancy?

•Were there any problems at all during pregnancy?

•Was there any exposure to drugs or alcohol prior to birth?

•When did he learn to walk or crawl?

•How about speech development, any problems?

•Did he have very many ear infections?

•Have there been any head injuries, high fevers, or seizures?

Head injuries and seizures can look just like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but aren't. They may require different treatment options.
Reply:They will llook at the DSM-4 and ask you which of these sounds like you. Then they will ask for a list of current symptoms and ask what the problems are.
Reply:Are you easily distracted ?

NIH summer internship in biomedical research?

2010-04-26T00:28:00.001-07:00

I know i asked a similar question earlier, but I was wondering what was better for me to do. I am a sophomore in college working on a degree in biochemistry with a premed track. This summer i will be going to guatemala on a medical internship working in a clinic. Would it be better to do an NIH internship? or shadow a doctor. I am asking because ill be doing clinical work in guatemala for a month regardless. what would look better to med schools?

NIH summer internship in biomedical research?
NIH internship will look great on your resume as it's just about the most qualifying internship you can get. It's a very competitive program and all schools recognize it as it's a major government agency.

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Higher ratios of Registered Nurses to patients have been shown to decrease?

2010-04-26T00:28:00.000-07:00

1.) Who is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing?

A. Clara Barton

B. Barbara Blakeney

C. Florence Nightingale

D. Margaret Houlihan

2.) Higher ratios of Registered Nurses to patients have been shown to decrease.

A.) attending physicians’ on call hours.

B.) waiting time in hospital Emergency Rooms.

C.) costs to the hospital.

D.) certain complications of illness including death in patients.

3.) Nurse-midwives generally specialize in which classification of practice?

A. ambulatory care

B. clinical research

C.obstetrics gynecology

D.utilization management

Higher ratios of Registered Nurses to patients have been shown to decrease?
1.C

2.D

3.C.

CALCIUM - Any clinical proof that it can help a cancer patient?

2010-04-26T00:27:00.002-07:00

Any Medical journal ever publish benefits of calcium for cancer patients?

Does this research if any also apply to breast and limph cancer?

CALCIUM - Any clinical proof that it can help a cancer patient?
I don't know of any but, many years ago, when my mate's wife was pregnant, she was highly praised by her doctor for eating ...CHALK!!

Read the link(s) for more.
Reply:I take coral calcium everyday now. People swear by it. I figure it can not hurt. And I did ask my oncologist and it said ok.
Reply:There are certain types of adenomas, which are known to be recurrent. Calcium supplementation is associated with less chance of recurrence.

See the link below.

If you decide to become a professional psychologist, you're statistically most likely to end up specializing i

2010-04-26T00:27:00.001-07:00

If you decide to become a professional psychologist, you're statistically most likely to end up specializing in

A. experimental research

B. clinical psychology

C. health psychology

D. counseling psychology

D was not the right answer. It's either A, B, or C.

If you decide to become a professional psychologist, you're statistically most likely to end up specializing i
and you need a PHD these days.

I found an add in the Kanses City star about a clinical study for weight loss.?

2010-04-26T00:27:00.000-07:00

This study is at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Can anyone tell me about it ? What do they do? Is it dangerous? Any web sites to refer to? Radient research is conducting this.

I found an add in the Kanses City star about a clinical study for weight loss.?
try http://www.cinchplan.com/thehealthyway

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What Is The DIfference Between a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Arts for Psychology?

2010-04-26T00:26:00.003-07:00

I applied to the psychology program at Universities and noticed Guelph-Humber has psychology but it's a Bachelors of Applied Science...what's the difference if I get a BA, from somewhere else? I'm looking at the social aspects of psychology, not the clinical lab work/research.

What Is The DIfference Between a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Arts for Psychology?
It honestly depends on what you want to do with your career. If you are going to go onto grad school in the area of, lets say, clinical psychology (you don;t want to do research, right?), then a BA in psychology is what you will want. It will be more hands on. If you were going in to psychiatry, research, neuropsych or some other research or medically based field, the science degree will benefit. If you are not furthering your degree after the BA, decided on what career you want to get into. Again, if it's more hands on, stick with the BA. However, just a fair warning, depending on the city you live in, a BA in psych may not get you a good job and you may have to consider furthering your education. I received a BA in psychology and I worked at Starbucks. I have my Masters now and still enrolled and will receive my doctorate in a year. This was the best move for me, takes a little longer, but much more worth it.

You can probably also talk to someone in admissions or a guidance counselor. They will help define it a little better for you, too.

Hope that helps!

Good luck!

Are there any places doing research on Chronic Fratigure Syndrome?

2010-04-26T00:26:00.002-07:00

I am 39 and have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for years. It is debilitating. Are there any hospitals doing clinical trials or nrew therapies other than just treating symptoms?

I take many meds but I still have overwhelming fatigue, depression, anxiety, muscle aches, joint pains, urinary tract problems and other related symptoms.

Links welcome!

Thanks!

Are there any places doing research on Chronic Fratigure Syndrome?
There are many places that are doing research. A friend of mine had CFS too. She feels the same way as you. She takes so many medications that cause drowiness, that it makes her feel almost worse. The best thing for you, might be to get involved in a support group. They will probable have a lot more answers for you.

I have listed some links below where research is done and some support groups.

this is a really good link...... CHECK IT OUT!!!!

http://www.chronicfatiguesyndromesupport...

I really hope this helps you. I wish you the best.....

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After pg in biochemistry is there any short term correspondence course under any open universities ?

2010-04-26T00:26:00.001-07:00

After doing pg in biochemistry is there any short term correspondence course under any open universities located at bangalore like pgdiploma in bioinformatics or clinical research etc,? Kindly give the details of course , universities or study centers and fee structure

After pg in biochemistry is there any short term correspondence course under any open universities ?
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After pg in biochemistry is there any short term correspondence course under any open universities ?

2010-04-26T00:26:00.000-07:00

Non-Academic or practicing careers with a PhD in Clinical Psychology?

2010-04-26T00:25:00.000-07:00

I am currently earning a PhD in clinical psychology but am interested in exploring careers outside of the university. Particularly careers involving violent crime/criminals/psychopathy. However, being at a Research I university, non-academic careers are never discussed. Any advice, resources would be greatly appreciated!

Non-Academic or practicing careers with a PhD in Clinical Psychology?
A career in psychotherapy (or other type of 'talk' therapy) is common for people pursuing a PhD in Psych. You could work in a forensic unit of a hospital, or a secure treatment facility for mentally ill offenders.

You can also check out the APA's site on non-academic careers for research-trained psychologists:

http://www.apa.org/science/nonacad-jobs....

I'm currently getting my MA in Criminology, but my background is in Psychology. I'm doing field work in the forensic unit of a mental health hospital working with a doctor who specializes in sex behaviours. Interesting stuff!

Anyway, good luck with the degree and the job hunt!

Psychologists: What is it like to work with clients with PTSD?

2010-04-17T01:48:00.000-07:00

I'm starting graduate school for clinical psychology in August and was thinking of concentrating on PTSD for research and clinical practices. What is it like working with clients with PTSD? Is it depressing, rewarding, challenging? Do you feel you're able to help?

Psychologists: What is it like to work with clients with PTSD?
Congrats on grad school!

You may not realize it (hardly anyone does!), but Dr.Alfred Adler, from his work as a doctor for the Austrian Army during World War I, did the original work in PTSD (what then was called "war neurosis" or "shell shock." In fact, he wrote a manual for all doctors to use when dealing with soldiers who had this problem.

That manual became the basis for other manuals during WW II, used by both the US armed forces, and the European (Nazi/Fascist) forces.

And if you had the manuals in use for PTSD now, you would find remnants of Adler's methods and thinking still there!

In fact, if you are entering psych grad program, you WILL want to know about Adler, the least known of the big three (Freud Jung, Adler) but the one with the most influence on psychology and psychotherapy for more than 100 years. See my web site for more on Adler's concepts and his life http://www.lifecourseinstitute.com

-- Dr. Bob, Adlerian Psychologist

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Statistics of embryonic stem cell research?

2010-04-17T01:47:00.003-07:00

I have been doing some reading of the various journal articles on esc research and have discovered that a lot of times their statistical analysis is flawed (I'm a mathematician, not a clinical researcher). For example, if an experiment studied 20 rats and 8 of them died, most of the time the result of those 8 rats are not included in the final analysis, showing a much higher rate of "cure" than there actualy was. Has anyone else noticed this? Has anyone done a literature review to see if this is prevailant in the science literature? Could I just have had too small of a sample of the literature?

Statistics of embryonic stem cell research?
In medical research it is common to remove subjects from a study. In clinical trials the mortality of the subject could be the result from a factor other than the treatment. For instance if radiation is used on the subjects to knock out their bone marrow to be replaced with esc donor material, and the subject dies of radiation related reasons, the subject could be discounted. The donor material was not the issue in the death of the subject. In human trials the most common answer is non-compliance with some aspect of treatment.

In all the literature there should be a footnote, or even a paragraph, as to why the subjects were removed. Some journals do not print the full study and the abridged version may lack the finer details needed to be mathematically correct.

Should you decide to tackle a literature review I would suggest getting raw data from the researchers and interviewing them on their statistical methods. It will become clearer as to why particular subjects were removed.
Reply:G'day Sophia,

Thank you for your question.

I haven't looked much of the journal articles as opposed to reports in the popular press.

If you think that there is a trend there, you should look at it as a project. If the statistical analysis was flawed in some of the findings, that should have some impact on consideration of this controversial topic.

Regards

Clinical Laboratory Science?

2010-04-17T01:47:00.002-07:00

what do clinical laboratory scientists research? is it easy to find a job as a CLS? how much do they get paid, generally?

Clinical Laboratory Science?
well I don't know my friend but that is base on the experience and what is she and he discover and it could start from 55grand for a year to 125grand for a year but you have to be more intelligence and smart and prove that your clinical work and improve and you have to ask your school counselor and see what they can tell you more about the jobs and how much do they get paid. good luck.

How can I find an article from the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology ?

2010-04-17T01:47:00.001-07:00

I desperately need this article for research purposes

How can I find an article from the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology ?
You could try some of the following:

- Accessing it from your university library (via an electronic database such as PsycINFO), if that is, you happen to be currently enrolled on a university course.

- Track down a university (psychology) student/staff member who does have access to electronic databases.

- Ask very nicely on a psychology forum (such as http://www.clinpsy.org.uk/ ) – someone just might be kind enough to email you a copy.

- If you’re in the UK there’s always the British Library as a last resort. http://www.bl.uk/

http://catalogue.bl.uk/F/63F6J5S99I9DBHC...

- If you’re very, very lucky, it might be listed in the ‘selected articles’ on the APA website. Otherwise failing all the above, another option would be to buy it - see: http://www.apa.org/journals/ccp

- If you specify the article you’re after, someone on here might be able to help further…

- It might also be worth running a search on http://scholar.google.co.uk , as very occassionally it's possible to find the odd article with free access.

Good luck!
Reply:This may be an obvious question, but have you checked their website archives? Good Luck !

Why graduate school for psychology offer only research programs??

2010-04-17T01:47:00.000-07:00

i want to be a clinical psychologist workin in health or private practise, but many and practically all prestigious graduate schools offer only for students who are interested in Research , why is that? and what should i do?

thanks

Why graduate school for psychology offer only research programs??
I faced the same situation when I applied to grad school years ago in clinical psychology. many graduate schools obtain grant funding and prestige through research publications, not graduating highly qualified practitioners.

But there are plenty of good grad schools that do have clin. psych programs. The truth is you do not have to attend a high prestige school to obtain an outstanding education in clin. psych., although there are fairly prestigious schools with such programs. You just have to do some looking to find these schools.

It is important to find a grad. school that values clin. psychologists who want to be excellent direct service practitioners. Otherwise, you can feel like you are treated as a second-class citizen. If you know some psychologists who engage in direct service, ask them about schools they recommend. Also you may be able to google some programs, then follow-up with phone calls. If possible, talk to some recent grads from some of these programs.

You may also want to check for programs that emphasize the degree of PsyD, doctorate in psychology. These degrees still offer a doctorate, but they are direct service oriented rather than research oriented. The courses are more relevant for those entering private practice, and as far as I can tell, the degree is regarded no less favorably than a PhD.

So persevere! You will find what you need.

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I need a team name for a group at workplace?

2010-04-17T01:46:00.002-07:00

We are four girls reporting to a manager (A guy!) in an organization, involved in clinical research. We need to have a name for our group. Any suggestions? Thank You!

I need a team name for a group at workplace?
You can call yourselves " 4 chicks 1 *****"

What extra curricular activities should i do?

2010-04-17T01:46:00.001-07:00

im premed and entering my 3rd year of undergrad. ive got 2 summers of clinical research under my belt but not too much other extracurriculars as my time is limited. what else should i do?

What extra curricular activities should i do?
i'm a 4th year undergrad in the US, and all my advisors have suggested hospice work. They say that showing the ability to cope with death is a plus for med school. I volunteer 2xs a week for 5 hours total at a local hospice.
Reply:Become a student representative, Volunteer with a charity, etc

What is drug utilization research?

2010-04-17T01:46:00.000-07:00

i want to choose a topic to be my PhD topic releated to drug utilization research in clinical pharmacology.

What is drug utilization research?
That term may refer to many things, but probably one of the major areas is effective/efficient pharmacological testing within different designs of clinical trials -- i.e. double-blinded, cohort, randomized, placebo-controlled, etc

What can I do with my love of art and psychology?

2010-04-17T01:45:00.003-07:00

I was a psychology student because I am deeply interested in clinical psychology and research. but I left the university to pursue art, which is also a love of my life. I now have a degree in Fine Art, but have never lost my love of psychology, and lately I have been really missing it. I recently began volunteering as an art teacher at my local psychiatric hospital with teenagers suffering from their first psychotic break. I love it. I want to know how to mesh my love of art with my love of psychology. I know most people would say: Art Therapy! But I'm looking for more alternatives. I love the clinical and research aspects of psychology more then the strictly therapeutic aspects, although I do believe that therapy is a cornerstone of healing. I would love to hear from anyone in art and/or psychology. Please feel free to be creative. I will use these answers to continue my research into this subject.

What can I do with my love of art and psychology?
How about research into the cognitive processes involved in responding to art? Look into aesthetics, a branch of philosophy. Combining psychology, art and aesthetics could be an interesting interdisciplinary exploration. And besides, you can't leave this to the psychological heathens who have no sense for art. It may be difficult to get funding, but maybe the NEA might show some interest.
Reply:Moving into other areas besides therapy...

there are neuropsych protocols which assess verbal and semantic fluency (correlated with frontal and temporal processes).

They have developed a figural fluency test but I don't think anybody has looked at possible associations between visual fluency and artistic talent.
Reply:Art Therapy is supposed to be wonderful for young children up on into early adolescence.
Reply:really depends how many responsibilities you have at teh moment, whether you need a paying job or can look at further study...

look into research opportunities at your local university within the psychology dept or think about a masters in that area or see if there are any research posts... you could design your own project and go for funding to research it...

i don't know where you are but have a look at this site and maybe get in touch with them to talk because they are doing amazing stuff there and maybe they could give you ideas

http://www.artists-in-mind.org.uk/
Reply:Draw people in the Clinics, expressing the emotions felt by them or Use psychology to make people do beautiful and artistic things. Like Derren Brown. http://youtube.com/watch?v=wlp6jIR0x14
Reply:Art therapy. I believe it is used to council children who have been abused or abandoned.
Reply:Well, there's research.

Pursue your psych studies and go into research in the field of psychology, regarding art.

It could be into better understanding art therapy, or just understanding more about the psychology of art.

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What are your views on Clinical Counseling?

2010-04-17T01:45:00.002-07:00

I'm doing a research project on how people see psychological counseling. I'd like to know if you know or have had counseling and what your views are and why

What are your views on Clinical Counseling?
I had it and it really didn't help me but I think it was because the councellor wasn't very good.

I think with the right councellor, it can be really helpful and beneficial.

Hope I helped. Good luck with your project. :)
Reply:I'm more into holistic medicine..

If people need counseling/treatment at holistic centers, that would the BEST option.

People who have severely messed up problems need to relearn things from bottom up, in terms of Maslow's pyramid of needs. IF they learn to eat healthy, nutritiously, stay fit, sleep right, combat stress, then we've already won half the battle. IF they learn how to develop positive social skills, better ways of thinking, coping, reasoning, we're almost there.

In fact, it's about unlearning ALL of the toxic components in their lives that will truly help them heal from within, DEEP at the root of their problems. Pills just get people addicted. They are just temporary solutions. Adapting to new behavior/improved lifestyles to stay emotionally, spiritually, intellectually fit is the long-term solution. It's 'permanent.' It becomes second nature just like breathing.
Reply:I've had counseling and I've found it lacking because they can't take the place of a really good friend. (Which are few and far between.) IOW, if you have a really good friend and are willing to hear the truth about yourself, you most likely don't need a therapist.

Many psychologists are nuts (ask them...they'll agree!) and needing therapy themselves. Their do as I say, not as I do may work for some people but I value modeling more than guidance. It's hard for me to hear from my therapist that marriage is worth saving when he himself is twice divorced.

I got more from my pastor.
Reply:I have nothing but good view because I plan on being a clincial psychologist or a mental health counseler. I think it is a very good thing for people to get help and anyway they can.

Asthma. Are there clinical test that PROVE are person has it?

2010-04-17T01:45:00.001-07:00

So you know, this is something I'm trying to find out for school. We were asked as part of an assignment to list the clinical tests that prove a person has the disease. I've researched a bunch and can only find a few tests that might suggest it, but not any better than asking the patient a few questions. The only sure fire tests deal with testing for allergies, but being allergic just confirms a likely trigger, not the asthma itself. I'm tempted to say it's a subjective diagnosis. Anyone know any different.

Asthma. Are there clinical test that PROVE are person has it?
Simple, do a peak flow test first, then provide an asthma treatment such as ventolin, repeat the peak flow test, an asthmatic will have a much improved result.
Reply:A pulmonary function test. You breath into this apparatus and voila! the computer puts out some results that ur pulmonologist can read and tell if u have asthma or not.
Reply:The best way to see if a patient is asthmatic is to perform a methacholine challange. What this is, the patient does a FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) test by blowing into a PFT device and you measure the flow-volume loop. This is done three times and you want to get the three best samples. Give the patient a bronchodilator such as Albuterol via a nebulizer and wait 15 minutes and have them repeat the FVC. If there is a 15% or more increase in the FEV1 and the FEV1% then the patient has had a positive response to the bronchodilators and most likely has asthma.

Ashtma is a form of COPD. Don't get stuck on the diagnosis of asthma perse. Asthma is simply the inability to be able to control breathing from sometimes unknown triggers. The way to diagnose is done by peak flow, methacholine challage, and patient status: airway narrowing, increase in eosinophils, wheezing, coughing, and patient history.

I hope this helps.
Reply:Hi,

A breathing test or a lung function test may also be done. This may be done before and after taking medication to measure the response to medication. A single attack of wheezing or difficulty in breathing is not always asthma. Certain infections and some chemicals can cause wheezing, which lasts for a short time and then does not occur again.

Does anyone have the clinical definition of problem drinking?

2010-04-17T01:45:00.000-07:00

My dad is not an alcoholic, but I do think he's a problem drinker. Every time something goes wrong or there's stress it's Miller time he and gets drunk as a way of "dealing" with it. I think this is problem drinking. I told him that and his response was "that's not what the experts say". Is there a professional, concise definition for "problem drinking" out there? I tried researching it a bit and am coming up w/ lots of unrelated stuff.

Does anyone have the clinical definition of problem drinking?
There's probably not a clinical definition of "problem drinking" (that's a pretty fuzzy term which could mean different things to different people), but here's a link to the DSM-IV definitions of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.

http://www.fpnotebook.com/PSY93.htm
Reply:Well, isn't it a 'problem' when it starts affecting your normal life? Thats what Dr. Phil would say.
Reply:What makes you think he has a problem with alcohol and what makes you think he is not an alcoholic? You DONT have to drink everyday or blackout, etc.. to be an alcoholic.

If you have expressed your own discomfort with his drinking and there is no change.. that would signal a problem to me(yet, it doesnt mean he is alcoholic).. If its not a "problem" for him to stop something that hurts you.. it makes me wonder if it is a problem. See what I mean? If its not an issue.. why would he continue to do something that causes his child distress?

Your not going to find much on "problem drinking" .

Look up theese key words:

Dependent ( dependency)or abuse or addiction.

There is a difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism

There are lots and lots of online test you can find and take. But they are not the same as being given a real assesment by a counselor.

And you can call any treatment center and ask.contact Al-Anon at (888) 4AL-ANON or (888) 425-2666

Here are some links:

http://www.hksrch.com.hk/quiz/drink.htm

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_i...

http://www.alcoholscreening.org/

http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tests/l/b...

Good luck :)
Reply:ok so there are three clasifications to drinkers: moderate, problem, and social drinkers apperantly you dad is not an alcoholic but at the pace he's going he can getthere sooner than ever. Acording to Dr. Donatell "iRRESPONSIBLE OR "PROBLEM" DRINKERS, SUCH AS PEPLE WHO GET IN FIGHTS OR EMBERRASS THEMSELVES OFOTHERS WHAN THEY DRINK, ARE NOT NECESSARILY ALCOHOLICS."

Is there any where you can volunteer for in vitro fertilization for research or clinicals?

2010-04-17T01:44:00.003-07:00

My mom Is having me look for possible places that may want someone to do in vitro as a clinical. She is 43 years old and has had no problems getting pregnant prior. She said she had an FSH level of 5 and another test ater showed 12. Her chlomed test came out normal. Where can she turn?

Is there any where you can volunteer for in vitro fertilization for research or clinicals?
When I was in Davis, California (a town with a university that has a medical school), I used to see regular ads in the student paper looking for volunteers for this sort of thing..

I would suggest she start by checking with her nearest medical school. If they can't help her, they can probably point her in the right direction!
Reply:Check out fertility/IVF clinics in your area. The clinic I went to for IVF have clinical trials published on occasion. It wasn't an ongoing basis. Check with them or maybe have them get your information so they can contact you just in case anything comes up.

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What are your chances of getting a job as a CRA?

2010-04-17T01:44:00.002-07:00

if you take up some online program for Clinical Research Associate, does this significantly improve your chances of getting a job as a CRA? how about if you live in the philippines, can you get a job in UK or some other places? is the job market for CRA still very open?

What are your chances of getting a job as a CRA?
My chances are zilch.

What are the uses of Psychological Tests in these settings?

2010-04-17T01:44:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I was asking about some ideas pertaining to Counseling, now I came up with the idea of Psychological Tests. I just want to know some of your insights about the USES of Psychological Tests being done in these settings (i.e. give a list of some usage):

a) Educational Setting

b) Business/Industrial Setting

c) Counseling/Clinical Research.

Thanks for your help. (I'm nearly done with my essay =p )

What are the uses of Psychological Tests in these settings?
Hmmm. Hope my answer helps. Many organizations like tests because they are a fast, cheaper, and standardized way of assessing large groups of individuals.

Educational setting: There are some enrichment programs for those that are gifted or those that are more challenged mentally. Intelligence tests like the Weschler are often used in the States. Other education tests look to ensure everyone is standardized to their grade level.

Business/Industrial: Some tests like personality, or cognitive ability are used for selection or screening when considering candidates for entry level jobs (out service), or promotion. Such tests must be demonstrated to be required as part of the job.

Counselling - Often diagnostic in nature for both normal (NEO PI) and abnormal (MMPI).

Good luck with your essay!

Why is scientific research on harmful effects of microwaved foods not accepted?

2010-04-17T01:44:00.000-07:00

Dr. Hertel was the first scientist to conceive and carry out a quality clinical study on the effects microwaved nutrients have on the blood and physiology of the human body. His small but well controlled study showed the degenerative force produced in microwave ovens and the food processed in them. The scientific conclusion showed that microwave cooking changed the nutrients in the food; and, changes took place in the participants' blood that could cause deterioration in the human system. Hertel's scientific study was done along with Dr. Bernard H. Blanc of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University Institute for Biochemistry.

In intervals of two to five days, the volunteers in the study received one of the following food variants on an empty stomach:

(1) raw milk;

(2) the same milk conventionally cooked;

(3) pasteurized milk;

(4) the same raw milks cooked in a microwave oven;

(5) raw vegetables from an organic farm;

(6) the same vegetables cooked conventionally;

(7) the same vegetables frozen and defrosted in a microwave oven; and

(8) the same vegetables cooked in the microwave oven. Once the volunteers were isolated, blood samples were taken from every volunteer immediately before eating. Then, blood samples were taken at defined intervals after eating from the above milk or vegetable preparations.

Significant changes were discovered in the blood samples from the intervals following the foods cooked in the microwave oven. These changes included a decrease in all hemoglobin and cholesterol values, especially the ratio of HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol) values. Lymphocytes (white blood cells) showed a more distinct short-term decrease following the intake of microwaved food than after the intake of all the other variants. Each of these indicators pointed to degeneration. Additionally, there was a highly significant association between the amount of microwave energy in the test foods and the luminous power of luminescent bacteria exposed to serum from test persons who ate that food. This led Dr. Hertel to the conclusion that such technically derived energies may, indeed, be passed along to man inductively via eating microwaved food.

Why is scientific research on harmful effects of microwaved foods not accepted?
People tend to look away from stuff like this because they'd rather live blindly than make real changes. We rarely use the microwave and I refuse to heat plastic in the microwave or dishwasher. We also avoid prepackaged foods. We don't eat anything with artificial sugars, hydrogenated oils, MSG, or sodium nitrites. There is substantial evidence that shows what these things can do to the human body. Yet everyone just shrugs their shoulders and continue to eat their twinkies and swig their diet cokes. It is too much effort to make positive, healthy changes. So people put on their blinders. They'd all rather trade in longer, healthier lives for convenience.
Reply:Because the ravings of one goofball are considered insufficient to overturn hundred of years of actual science. If you knew what Plank's constant was, you wouldn't ask these stupid fake questions that you have already decided that you know the answer to. Report Abuse

Reply:Maybe it's because Dr Hertel's study contained some significant flaws. For example, Dr Hertel himself was one of the subjects. It therefore seems highly unlikely that the participants were not aware of which type of sample they were eating. Since the so-called effects are all well-known stress effects, if the participants knew what they were eating the results are meaningless.

Also, as a food scientist, Dr Hertel's knowledge of electromagnetic radiation should not be taken as authorative, nor should his medical expertise (his doctorate is not medical).
Reply:because although all the bitter facts,microwave is considered a revolutionary invention, I mean it's so easy and quick...Few people would be willing to give it up...And food doesn't taste nearly as good microwaved, but I as well use it, just because, like I said, it's easy and fast...
Reply:I don't know why it wasn't accepted, but I have heard that it's not good to cook food in the microwave - bacteria are not killed, as in conventional cooking, which is not good. I will sometimes re-heat something in a microwave if I am in a hurry; or make pop-corn (it's convenient, that's true); but I wouldn't dream of trying to cook, or pass everything and anything through the microwave. Actually, since I moved out of my mom's house, I haven't even bought a microwave, and don't miss it all that much.
Reply:Do you drive a car - if so, do you think about the pollution it causes and what affects it has. I know what your Q is about and I'm saying that there are many things that hurt us, but we still use them!!
Reply:It all sounds very circumstantial, how can you differentiate "technically derived energies" from other energies?

Microwaves do nothing more than heat the food which is what conventional heating would do.
Reply:I see where you are going.I personally do not use the microwave a lot but I think people probably find the convenience out ways the bad points.
Reply:How interested in microwaves are you?!!!
Reply:Cause theres a big microwave market, and ready meal ndustry.
Reply:It is accepted but we continue to use it
Reply:you seem very passionate about your dislike of microwaves, as you have posted many questions.

What degrees do I need to earn in college to become a successful clinical psychologist?

2010-04-17T01:43:00.003-07:00

I've researched it, and I'm a bit confused. Can you please list the degrees I should attain in order and how many years it takes? Thanks if you can help.

What degrees do I need to earn in college to become a successful clinical psychologist?
You have to complete 4 years of college. It can be in Liberal Arts or you can have a concentraion in Psychology. This will give you a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts.

You will then need to be accepted into a Graduate Clinical Psychology program. This usually takes two years. In order to actually get your Phd (Doctorate) you have to sit for an exam.

Those who don't want to go throught the rigers of Doctorate program, can get a Master's in Psychology, Master's in Counseling or Master's in Social Work. Each of these allows a person to practice counseling.
Reply:Ultimately, you need a PhD or PsyD in order to become a clinical psychologist. First, you need to get a bachelor's degree. That normally takes about 4 yrs. Even though you can get your bachelor's degree in any field you choose, you will find it easier to get into graduate programs if you major in psychology, so I highly recommend that you major in psychology. After you get your bachelor's degree, you need to get into a PhD or PsyD program. These programs typically take 5+ years. This includes about 4 years of full time classroom study, and 1 year of an internship (it is normally a paid internship). There is one university I know if that will get you your doctorate degree in 4 yrs instead of 5, but typically, you can expect at LEAST 5 years to get your doctorate.

If your grades from your bachelor's degree are not high enough when you apply to graduate school, you can apply to a masters program instead. After getting a masters, you would then need to go apply to a doctorate program (again, PhD or PsyD).

In total, you need to expect 9 years total of college, but it is worth it.

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Homemade Seafood Salad, what do you put into yours?

2010-04-17T01:43:00.002-07:00

I like Lobster, Shrimp and Lump Crab as my base, any new and fun ideas that I can make for my Mother as a gift for a late Mother's Day present? (in the hospital for Research Clinical Trial for her Cancer), flowers just weren't enough! Thank you in advance!

Homemade Seafood Salad, what do you put into yours?
I start out with poached red salmon ,400g ,poached halibut,400g,steamed u-10 shrimp coarsley chopped,600g, ,steamed King crab legs 400g and grated asiago125g ,with minced green onions ,coriander, fresh lemon juice,grated cucumber,and a third of a cup(to start with) of aioli with a pea of wasabi and 3 mashed anchovies ,then add a drizzle of e.v.o.o. and some grated fresh garlic give it a good toss,but be gentle so you dont destroy the flat fish chunks .add some finely diced celery,onions ,carrots and sweet red pepper for color 250g total

for poaching the fish use 1 ltr of white zin with half an onion ,half an apple three bay leaves 4 alspice,whole 10 pink peppercorns broken and 10 black peppercorns toasted and crushed ,salt to taste-bring to a rolling boil for 3 mins ,reduce heat add fish and simmer til fish is JUST done remove fish immediatly and plunge into cold water to stop cooking ,shrimp should have just turned red /pink and flat fish should be mostly opaque with a hint of translucency,further reduce poaching liquor to 1/5 of original volume and add to salad as a court- boullion to moisten and add flavor to salad enjoy ,hope she likes this ,btw you might wish to add a tbs or two of creme- fraisch or yogurt ,to help cream it up a bit
Reply:(Just being a jester with this ans.; only

because

I haven't made one. . . yet)

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Reply:I use the same fish - but also add bacon, lemon juice, horseradish sauce (instead of mayo), cilantro and basil. Serve on bib lettuce.
Reply:First off, does your Mom feel like eating seafood right now? I just put in celery, green onions, cucumber and mayo.

Why is scientific research on harmful effects of microwaved foods not accepted?

2010-04-17T01:43:00.001-07:00

What degrees do I need to earn in college to become a successful clinical psychologist?

2010-04-17T01:43:00.000-07:00

Homemade Seafood Salad, what do you put into yours?

2010-04-17T01:42:00.002-07:00

What to do if I am not matched in a residency program?

2010-04-17T01:42:00.001-07:00

I am foreign medical graduate,doing clinical research.

What to do if I am not matched in a residency program?
Forget medicine and becomes a lion tamer.
Reply:I assume you have an ECFMG token.

Most people who do not match participate in what is called the, "scramble", where non-matched applicants choose to enroll into unfilled residency positions. These are usually primary care positions in very bad locations.

Such is the life of the FMG.

Can a medical school graduate go into research and development? If so, what's the pay like?

2010-04-17T01:42:00.000-07:00

I am currently a senior in high school and am considering a medical career. Next year, I'll be attending the University of Michigan College of Engineering. I am interested in medicine but I don't want to be a clinical doctor. I wouldn't mind a job like House, but what I really would want to do is medicine from an engineering prospective.

Can a medical school graduate go into research and development? If so, what's the pay like?
The usual route for someone who wants to do research is to get a PhD instead of a MD. The MD is a professional degree, while the PhD is a research degree (and actually considered a higher degree). Some schools offer combined MD-PhD.

On the whole, MDs probably make more money -- but PhDs in medical research will do pretty well.

For a hs independent project I'd like to get involved in medical research. Im interested in neuro and oncology

2010-04-17T01:41:00.003-07:00

Hopefully I will be able to work with someone who does research either dealing with neuroscience-brain disorders, cancer, memory, etc or oncology. I have been trying to contact nearby hospitals, universities, research centers but have not found a research lab willing to take a high school student. I'm thinking about trying to contact pharmaceutical companies such as schering plough that may allow me to get involved with some of their research or experiments/tests/clinical trials for drugs treating cancer or brain disorders-something along those lines. If anyone has any connections to someone in the NJ/NY area that may be able to help me, please let me know. Or if anyone has any ideas for an alternative independent project that would deal with medicine-let me know Thanks

For a hs independent project I'd like to get involved in medical research. Im interested in neuro and oncology
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What is the difference between the Clinical Manifestation and Diagnosis??

2010-04-17T01:41:00.002-07:00

i have a research about diabetes, and i couldn't figure out the difference between the clinical manifestation and diagnosis

What is the difference between the Clinical Manifestation and Diagnosis??
"clinical manifestations" are what happens as a result of having xyz disease (the symptoms)

diagnosis has to do with the process by which a physician determines which disease it is with which you suffer
Reply:The Clinical Manifestation would be the symptoms. For instance diabetics would be for example the yellowing of the skin and nails caused by "Advanced glycosylation end products are probably responsible for yellowing of skin and nails." Diagnosis is a determination of a specific disease or condition. Basically Manifestation would be the symptoms which lead the physician along with tests CAT scans, X rays, MRI's to give a diagnosis basically giving a name to the medical issue.
Reply:Another term for clinical manifestation is signs and symptoms. diagnosis is done by nurses (through nursing diagnosis based on the patients signs and symptoms to formulate a nursing care plan) and doctors. the doctors diagnosis is the disease or condition that the patient has. they arrive with a diagnosis based on the patients signs and symptoms (subjective or objective) and diagnostic tests (such as blood chemistry or X-ray).

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What employees would you find at the institue of cancer research?

2010-04-17T01:41:00.001-07:00

Clinical scientist is the only one i have..

Help please :)

What employees would you find at the institue of cancer research?
My brother did a masters degree in Microbiology and worked in cancer research, so maybe

Microbiologist?

I have a degree in biology. I would like to go into biological research but I dont know where to look for jobs

2010-04-17T01:41:00.000-07:00

I would like to know about co-ops and internships, paid or unpaid, preferably in Michigan. But most internships and co-ops are for undergrad.s. I graduated three years ago. I have worked as a Lab tech with the American Red Cross for 2 years but I have no other experience and I have found it impossible over the last few years to find what I am looking for. I would like to do wet bench research assistant work or clinical research, preferably biomedical related. I am specifically interested in cancer biology, neurobiology or cardiology research. I have tried the Universities in my area but my attempts have failed. I need some sort of internship to build up my experience before most positions will consider me. I feel stuck in a rut and I am ready for my career to move forward. If anyone has ANY direction or advice to give me in this area it would be GREATLY appreciated.

I have a degree in biology. I would like to go into biological research but I dont know where to look for jobs
You might check with ST. Judes research hospital. Might not be in Michigan, but if you want it bad enough, you go where the job is.
Reply:clinical research can be a better choice
Reply:I`ll bet one of the big drug companys will hire you. ?? Glaxo, Smith , Cline perhaps?

Interesting topics for Clinical Audits in an Acute Mental Health Ward?

2010-04-17T01:40:00.003-07:00

I'm doing a Post Grad research paper, and need to do a clinical audit, but don't have anything that I'm particular interested in auditing. Anyone got any interesting topics that are valid for an Acute Mental Health Ward

Interesting topics for Clinical Audits in an Acute Mental Health Ward?
Percentage of patients experiencing visionary or auditory hallucinations that instruct them to clean up the neighborhood, house, be nice %26amp; gentle, not kill, water and provide nutritients to plants, pets, biological and non-biological dependants

in contrast to

vice versa?
Reply:Read the following articles;

How does summer research programs and internships influence admittance into medical school, if any?

2010-04-17T01:40:00.002-07:00

I did a med-dent start program (clinical experience) over spring break and i'm doing a summer research program where I will be devoting 30 hours per week to research and 10 hours per week of clinical. Will this give me a good look on med. school applications? THANKS!!

(i'm a sophmore in undergrad)

How does summer research programs and internships influence admittance into medical school, if any?
It depends. If you are interested in doing medical research and you apply to a medical school that is research oriented, this activity will be viewed very positively. However, if you are not interested in doing research and simply want to provide patient care and you apply to a medical school that is primary care oriented, the admission committee is going to prefer seeing activities that are more clinically oriented.

To elaborate, research oriented schools prefer applicants with advanced degrees in sciences (which is natural, as most research MD's obtained a PhD first). In contrast, primary care oriented schools led the way in admitting applicants with diverse undergrad degrees to enhance and humanize medicine.

All too frequently, students fail to do proper research on the schools they apply to. An exceptionally qualified applicant will frequently not be accepted into medical school simply because the orientation of the school did not match the applicant's interests.
Reply:probably, because most schools like to see that applicants are really dedicated to their chosen area of study. doing "school work" (like research) outside of school is one way to show that. also, having research experience is always a bonus because then they will know you're already competent in that respect. good luck!

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What are my chances of getting into UCSD?

2010-04-17T01:40:00.001-07:00

My GPA is 3.6 only counting a-g requirements. Total sat score 1900. I have 200 hours of volunteer work at various hospitals. I did a full internship at UCSD clinical research center for about 6 weeks. I have letters of recommendation from two doctors there. I took mostly Honors and AP classes.

What are my chances of getting into UCSD?
wow that sounds pretty impressive esp the clinical research part. sounds like you can get in but it really has become more competitive recently. good luck tho!

What do you think about using prisoners for research?

2010-04-17T01:40:00.000-07:00

If a person commits a crime and is sentenced to prison, do you think that they should have the option of voluntarily participating in clinical trials or other experiments in order to pay their debt to society?

What do you think about using prisoners for research?
I think that a person sentenced to death should be given the option to convert that to life in prison but with the warning that the experiment may kill them or harm them greatly.

I think that a person sentenced to a certain number of years should have the option to reduce some years (but not all, still need to learn their lesson) but with the warning that the experiment may hurt them a lot (less risky experiments than those on death sentences).

Some experiments are better on humans than on animals. What better way to solve this option but for VOLUNTARY recurits in exchange for lessor punishment.
Reply:i think they should take all the prisoners who are serving life should be forced to do medical research that way they will not be harming a productive member of society in the process of discovery to help people.
Reply:maybe in some situations it should go towards their debt, i dont see nothin wrong with, they are state property
Reply:of course, they should be given the option. but, what better things are there to do in the pokey? i mean, aside from tattooing and protecting the nether-regions. if some good could come out of them serving time, i'm all for it.
Reply:I don't know if this is a very good idea Dr. Mengele . . .

Hai there, What i should do after my BSc Biotechnology and diploma Bioinformatics courses?

2010-04-17T01:39:00.003-07:00

Hi there, i am doing my Bsc Biotechnology and diploma Bioinformatics. I already finished with my certificate course in bioinformatics.What i should do after these 2 courses. Now I am not intrested to do Msc . I want to enter into any medical field.But when I went for looking diploma in clinical research provides by manipal university ,the fee demands are too high to manage...for entering into biocorn like companies what i have to do?....please kindly advice me,,,..

Hai there, What i should do after my BSc Biotechnology and diploma Bioinformatics courses?
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Anyone know a PhD Clinical Psychology program that is geared more towards practice.?

2010-04-17T01:39:00.002-07:00

I am looking for programs not heavily focused on research. I realize I could do a PsyD program, but I'm looking for a PhD program that is less research focused and high quality.

Anyone know a PhD Clinical Psychology program that is geared more towards practice.?
You know, there are just so many schools that offer the phd or psyd options for clinical psych. However, the best and only way to tell if they are good schools and do what they say they do is to visit the APPIC website. This site is where all of the internship sites are posted, where you would go to determine which internship sites you would want to go to in your final year. It also doubles as a cheat sheet to see how many schools actually had interns that were matched. Being matched is extremely important, because if you are not matched to an internship program in your last year, you don't get to go to internship, duh, right?

So, lets take UCLA, for example. If you look at the website's list, scroll down to UCLA (or your school in mind) and see what the percentage of matched students they have. If it's higher than 70%, you are probably going to a competitive school that does what it claims their students can do.

To answer your question more directly, I currently attend Alliant in Fresno in the psyd program for clinical psych. However, a majority if the phd students take the same classes the psyd's do. The phd program is geared towards teaching, so they take just 1 or 2 teaching classes and then they have a year of teaching internship, plus their clinical internship (the hands on practice that the psyd's do, too). It's a fabulous program and is very highly honored in CA. The phd program is a 5 year track, 1-3 are classes and practicum (hands on clinical work in agencies), year 4 is teaching internship and year 5 is clinical internship.

Not too bad. We don;t have the greatest rap on the APPIC website, though.

Anyway, check it out- it's a good school, but I would have completed my degree in either LA (Alhambra) or in San Fran. The San Fran campus is right on the pier. You walk out of the front door and you are on Embardaco street. It's so freaking gorgeous.

Here's the direct link to the school's match rate on APPIC.

http://www.appic.org/downloads/APPIC_Mat...

So, look for the school you are interested in.

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If I quit my job can they take my paid vacation time from me?

2010-04-17T01:39:00.001-07:00

I am an administrative worker for a clinical research company and am hourly. I have accrued about 60 hours of vacation time, about a day of sick hours and a day or so of "personal" hours. If I give two weeks notice and refuse to stay longer even if they want me to can they take any of these earned hours away from me?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

If I quit my job can they take my paid vacation time from me?
I've been in HR for 9 years - they can not take any vacation that you are due.....being due is the key word. depending on the company policy they may not owe all days at termination the same as you would be allowed to take as an employee who works all year. Check your company policy to determine the payout policy and how they count accruing in this situation....also, depending on the state you work in and/or company typically sick/personal is not paid out at termination.
Reply:it is not so much them taking the vacation time from you as you leaving without using the benefit, use as much of the paid time-off you can and then quit
Reply:Theoretically, yes---unless you have a work contract that specifically states they cannot and must pay you for them.....my advice is to take a nice, long vacation for personal reasons and find the job you want while being paid by the other one.
Reply:companies get by saying you don't actually earn two weeks vacation on Jan 1. but rather you accrue them over the course of the year (1.3 days a month) so if you took 2 weeks vacation in march and then quit in april they could actually say you owe THEM and dock you..i quit a company but took three weeks vacation and turned in my notice after the first week they wouldn't pay me my last week i was only making about 300 a week so what's the point of a lawyer that would cost more to fight it.
Reply:if you quit your job you will not get your time. schedual some vacation time and then after it's proved give them your 2 weeks.
Reply:Best thing to do is to take that 60 hours of vacation time, sick and personal time and turn in your 2 weeks at the time of taking that time. Or take the time %26amp; then just quit. But yes they can take it from you. Sorry - but good luck at the next job.
Reply:Depends on your state.

Are you also under contract with them?

From what I understand, if you quit a workplace and have earned time off, you are most likely going to forfeit that time. Certain places will probably pay you for it, but not all places.

Call your human resources department and ask them this question. If they state you will be loosing that time, then use it. Give them notice you will be leaving, but take your time off before you leave. So.... if you have two weeks off, request the time, when you get it, befor you leave give them your two week notice.
Reply:No, they should pay you.
Reply:I'm confused....do you want them to cut you a check for your vacation time, or are you going to put in your notice and not show up to work....hoping you can use that as your vacation time? Either way, sounds like a pipe dream to me.
Reply:As long as you work out your notice, do a good job of course, you should recieve your vacation pay and personal hours when you recieve your last check....I'm not sure aobut your sick time.
Reply:That depends on what your employee hand book says or your contract if you have one. I have worked for places that you loose everything if you quit but can keep it if you give notice. Others you lose it regardless of how you leave,
Reply:You need to refer to your employee manual for this one.

Every company has a different policy on whether vacation time must be used or lost, so check the manual.

In my experience most companies have a "use it or lose it" when it comes to sick time. That is only supposed to be used if you are actually sick, so the theory is you don't actually "earn" it, you just can use it if needed. Personal time is usually viewed in this same light.
Reply:NS, but my advice would be to take all that time at the same time you give 2 weeks notice, that way you've got $$ coming in while you look/start a new job or just take it easy.
Reply:Yes.
Reply:If it states in the agreement you signed when hired then you'll get it. If it states otherwise you won't. Look in the manual most employers give to you. It will spell out the terms and agreements of your employment and entitlements.

Good luck on the changing jobs.
Reply:Yes.

Your best bet is to take 60 hours of vacation time and THEN quit.
Reply:Yes
Reply:NO NO NO NO

That is yours you worked for it!
Reply:it is up to the employer , all i have worked for have given me a check for unused vacation time.

Wish to start career in clinical trial area?

2010-04-17T01:39:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I am a homeopathy doctor. I have studied following subjects during my graduation and I think these are relevant for clinical trial area.

Anatomy, physiology, medicine, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, forensic medicine, ophthalmology

I am no more in practice from last 2 years but working in management field for one of global logistic company. I would like to start career as a clinical research associate. So I think I need to start from clinical reseach administrator position. Please advice whether I am eligibal to enter in this field considering my graduation and past management experience.

I am staying in UK and looking to start career in UK.

Wish to start career in clinical trial area?
You sound qualified to me. Apply for a few positions and see what happens. Ask for feedback if you're rejected.

What the future of Clinical Data Management in Bangalore, India?

2010-04-17T01:38:00.002-07:00

I'm a postgraduate in Biochemistry and I'm looking for a job in clinical research/data management, so pls guide me. Is clinical research job oriented or wet labs?

What the future of Clinical Data Management in Bangalore, India?
India will probably have a good future.
Reply:You have very well stated that clinical research is now being taken up in India seriously. ICRI is one of the premier institutes of the country and aims at promoting clinical research in the country.

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I am looking for clinical information on reflux - does anyone know of any reliable websites?

2010-04-17T01:38:00.001-07:00

I am looking for the kind of information you would find in medical journals about a good diet for someone with reflux. I was just told by a doctor that the things I have been doing are wrong. I'm tired of playing games with this, it is too painful. I want to read the research for myself.

I am looking for clinical information on reflux - does anyone know of any reliable websites?
The sites listed below are just a few of the many sites that are out there on this subject. You can do your own search by simply typing in GERD or reflux disease into the address bar of your browser. Good luck.
Reply:http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/r/refl...
Reply:Go to www.webmd.com It's a good site to get all kinds of info.
Reply:webmd.com

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Post-Bacc or Research Work to get to Med School???

2010-04-17T01:38:00.000-07:00

I graduated with a BS in neuroscience but only a 3.0 GPA and 25MCAT... I've been working in clinical research for the past year and have several publications/presentations completed... I am applying to a few MD and a lot of DO schools for 2009... and if those don't work out I'll probably apply to the Caribbean also...

I also applied for a post-bacc program at Drexel for this year-- one year certificate granting program which could be a GPA booster... and i could stay a second year and complete an MS in bio there as well... and after the second year is completed I'd get an guaranteed interview into Drexel's Med school... (but not necessarily a guaranteed spot in the med school)

I recently found out I was accepted into the Interdisciplinary Health Sci program at drexel...

so my question is: Should i continue to work in research and get more publications/presentations done and more clinical experience OR should do the post-bacc and try to boost my GPA and MAYBE get a masters?

Where are the best graduate programs for psychology/clinical therapy?

2010-04-17T01:37:00.003-07:00

I've checked out the graduate psychology programs at many schools but they all seem to emphasize careers in research and education, rather than psychotherapy. What schools train practitioners of psychology, rather than researchers?

Where are the best graduate programs for psychology/clinical therapy?
A really good starting location is the american psychological association website. You will find a list of accredited Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs by state. No matter what you decide, make sure you go to an accredited school.

Believe it or not, BOTH PsyD and PhD programs have a focus on research, and you have to do a masters thesis and dissertation for both.

PhD: you will learn how to conduct clinical research, as well as how to be a therapist and clinician.

PsyD: you will learn how to read, analyze, interpret research, and how to be a therapist and clinician.

**Also, each PhD program is different in how much emphasis they put on research and clinical work. That is something that reading through the website will tell you. I know that UIC (U of IL in Chicago) is super big on research, NIU (Northern IL U) is more on clinical, but I don't know about other ones. Look at how much field work you will be required to do, and also look at the required course. that will give you an idea of where they stand**

another HUGE difference between PhD and PsyD that is worth considering is this:

PhD: in general, accepted students are fully funded with tuition waivers that means that you will be a research assistant or teachers assistant for 20 hours/week for someone at the university you are at. you will receive a stipend that depends largely on the school--each school is different. some include health insurance, too. In other words, the school is paying you to become a Doctor and attend their school.

PsyD: never (at most, extremely rarely) do they offer this type of deal. you will survive on your own money, and from students I have talked to, I heard the debt can be overwhelming ($400,000.00!!!). It's so large because you can't really work outside of school because you're so busy unless you attend part time, but then it takes even longer to get the degree, and AAAHHH! annoyance!

Okay, this is really long! I'll shut up now.
Reply:check out psy-D programs (instead of PhD). they are for people like you (less research-more clinical training)
Reply:See what kind of job you want then look at their qualifications. Go after schools that offer that. I also think you need to go after Psy.D.

What is the pay scale for an RN working in an office setting in the Tampa Bay area?

2010-04-17T01:37:00.002-07:00

The job is with a pulmonology group that does some clinical research and provides patient care.

What is the pay scale for an RN working in an office setting in the Tampa Bay area?
go to.www.salery.com....

find out

I am going to finish my M.Sc Statistics in the current month . I am interested to work in the statistics field

2010-04-17T01:37:00.001-07:00

I am going to finish my M.Sc Statistics. I want to work in the field of statistics like data analyst or in the field of clinical research. What are the companies hiring these type of requirements.

I am going to finish my M.Sc Statistics in the current month . I am interested to work in the statistics field
You may work as a freelance at website like http://www.getafreelnacer.com/ , just bid for all statistics projects posted there.
Reply:i thing your decision is very good. self decision and you can developement in your feature.

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Why do medical researchers take too long to start clinical trials?

2010-04-17T01:37:00.000-07:00

Almost everyday there is a report of a cancer breakthrough preclinical trial, then it takes years for human trials to begin, if they begin at all. It's as if the researchers just want their egos stroked by their preclinical research, and are afraid of testing their research on humans for fear of failure. Take parthenolide...this kills leukemia stem cells, yet no clinical trial yet for about 3 years. nonsense. Then there is cyclopamine...may be great in myeloma, yet no clinical trial. More nonsense

Why do medical researchers take too long to start clinical trials?
Because the government tries to avoid having another Thalidomide problem...by making sure drugs are SAFE before they go to clinical trials.
Reply:As a cancer patient, I do understand your frustration with the process.

Funding is a major issue. Right now we as Americans are spending about 35 times or more in Iraq every year than we do for the budget of the NCI (National Cancer Institute).

The FDA also has very strict requirements on how drugs must be researched and what stages of research they must go through from the lab to human trials. Researchers cannot skip these stages or the FDA will not allow the drug to be approved.

I don't think the researchers are afraid for fear of failure. You don't know what they might find in between the preclinical trial and the clinical trial that would prevent it from happening. They might find out the compound has some very severe side effect on the liver in animals or kills too many animals when given. Or in some cases they do lose their funding, and then the compound gets shelved for a long time or forever, unfortunately.
Reply:You must keep in mind the important phases of a clinical trial. They have to start with dosing and then effectiveness. Once you reach phase 4 it might be yrs. Funding is also an issue. Remember the FDA? They are tough nuts to crack with the approval process. And again, it's a trial not a cure. And it is told to pts with the hope that testing a drug on them can help someone else.
Reply:the trial process is to insure the drug is reall efective for what they are looking for.

the human body is very complicated and they want to make 1000% sure it doesn't do more damage and that they got it righ for what they are treating.

as an aside - thalidomide; the poster child for bad drug interaction is a GREAT drug for treating Myeloma; discover over 30 years after the first botched release (that caused 1000's of birth defects).

doesn't have to do with egos's - i know some researchers that have discovered cancer drugs and they are usually the most down to earth people you ever met (like Julian A at Millenium - he invented Vlecade; one of the best Myeloma drugs in the market and he talks like he was barley involved)

I know it is hard - that is why they have fast track at FDA, more funding would HELP.

but bettert to wait and not put a bad drug in the market that does more harm

good luck,

jewells

How can I go into medical research - specifically involving technology such as nanomachines and nanobacteria.?

2010-04-17T01:36:00.003-07:00

What should I major in? Medicine? Biology? Engineering?

I already have a bachelors in a non-science field.

If I go into medicine, do I have to volunteer in a health setting first, even though I don't really want to work in a clinical setting for a career?

How can I go into medical research - specifically involving technology such as nanomachines and nanobacteria.?
Re volunteering . Great ..Some techological institute may be able to help with your inguires and directions to see what

type of field you might be able to enjoy in your technological pursuit of nonomachine/ nonobacteria Med/Bio/ Engineering

Career

Degrees on lIne re The Fields you inquired about

http://www.americansentinel.edu/About_Us...

A lot of Universities in Canada.

http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid...

Nanotechnology.

http://www.cneu.psu.edu/Bulletin/web_bul...

Penn State Unviersity

http://www.cneu.psu.edu/Bulletin/web_bul...

Engineer Requiarement re Nonomachines.

Check out your particular interest aand re your Degree.

I would suspect they need a lot of maths and science background.

Hope this helps. WIkipedia Site on Nanotechnology and

Nonomachines. Too. Try it and check .

Clinical death and returning from it: Do the dying in all cultures experience the same?

2010-04-17T01:36:00.002-07:00

I wonder whether there is a way to determine if the "near-death experiences" are caused by the brain running out of oxygen. If this was true, you'd expect all people to go through similar experiences since they'd be based in the biology of the brain.

In Western culture, there are a lot of stories from people who were revived after they were clinically dead. Usually there is a description of leaving the body, hovering over the body and then moving to a bright white lght. This seems accompanied by intense feelings of happiness, some feel they're being welcomed to the light.

I would like to know whether this experience is the same for people in other cultures - have the Chinese, Japanese, Indian , Arab or African the same near-death experience? I could not find any info on this; research in english or german only turns up western experiences.

Clinical death and returning from it: Do the dying in all cultures experience the same?
I had what today is termed a "Near-Death Experience" or N.D.E. in 1972 when I was 12 years old before any of today's popular books and videos on the subject had been produced. What I experienced had absolutely nothing in common with what I had been taught about death via my parents or religious upbringing. I am now 46 and have been studying the phenomenon ever since. I have many books, videos, and CDs about N.D.E.s in my library, so I consider myself very knowledgeable about the subject. In addition, I am a college honors graduate, member of Outstanding College Students of America, a former College Bowl All Star (like the TV show "Jeopardy" except for American college students), and worked for many years as a professional journalist. I was a pre-med major when I first entered college and am fairly well versed in modern science. Bottom line: N.D.E.s have been reported since the beginning of time (see Heironymous Bosch's paiting "Ascent of the Blessed" - circa 1450-1500.) and have absolutely nothing to do with the physical body or physical brain which Is Not the Seat of Consciousness as some would have you believe. Many people who have experienced N.D.E.s had absolutely no brain activity, their hearts had stopped, their breathing had stopped, their eyes were closed, they were lying on a hospital gurney, and some even had their body temperatures quickly brought below freezing and all of their blood removed from their entire bodies; but these people were miraculously able to describe not only what the doctors did while they were clinically dead from a vantage point above their bodies but also were able to accurately describe conversations and events that took place in other parts of the hospital or even other parts of the world while they were "dead." Unless you are very foolish indeed, the evidence suggests that consciousness survives physical death and can exist apart from the physical body. What we now call N.D.E.s are reported by humans all over the world and tend to feature special characteristics. Those characteristic include: Separation from the physical body. Floating above the physical body. The appearance of a large tunnel of light. Being sucked or drawn through the tunnel at what seems to be an incredibly high speed. A unique and beautiful light at the end of the tunnel. A doorway or portal at the end of the tunnel. The appearance of deceased relatives, friends, or a recognizable religious figure who communicates telepathically and often escorts an N.D.E. recipient through the tunnel. Usually in teens and adults, a three-dimensional, holographic-style "life review" in which the N.D.E. recipient not only sees, hears, and feels everything they've ever thought and done while physically alive, but also experiences what others felt and experienced as a result of their actions or inactions. The N.D.E. recipient usually judges him or herself, but those whose consciences are very limited may have another spiritual being interpret for them. Some have described this as having thier "life flash in front of them." A being of light connected to the tunnel who communicates telepathically and may appear at the end of the tunnel near the door or portal. Feelings of complete peace with no suffering or pain normally associated with the physical body. Heightened intellectual awareness and sensitivity. Sudden awareness of events, wisdom, or knowledge far beyond the normal scope of the person experiencing the N.D.E. The ability to see or hear things beyond the normal scope of the human body. The ability to travel over great distances at perhaps great speeds without any apparent aid through the exercise of conscious thought. Not all N.D.E. recipients will report all of these characteristics or experiences, but they will report some of them because these core experiences are common to N.D.E.s. Cultural or religious upbringing sometimes can influence who a person may see if they do report the presence of a religious figure. For instance, some Christians may report meeting Jesus, some Hindus may report meeting Krishna, some Buddhists may report meeting Siddhartha, and some Muslims may report meeting Mohammed, etc. It depends on how an individual's immortal consciousness (spirit) interprets an encounter with a spiritual being. Basically, an N.D.E. recipient is given what is needed to make him or her understand and not be afraid. All communication, however, between the N.D.E. recipient and spiritual beings is telepathic - mind-to-mind - and instantaneous. Some, as I was, are given the choice about whether to return to the physical world or not, but most basically are told something like "It isn't your time yet, and you have to go back" (meaning back to the physical world and their old bodies and lives). Curiously enough, the ancient Egyptians had a very important religious ceremony where young kings-to-be were put inside an airtight sarcophagous (casket) just long enough, based on age and body weight, etc., to promote an N.D.E. which was believed to bring about more wisdom and an awareness of the true nature of man's existence and purpose which would aid the king during his future rule. In Western culture, Plato may have been the first to describe N.D.E.s. The writer Earnest Hemingway described an N.D.E. that he had during the Spanish Civil War in one of his books, etc. I hope this has helped.
Reply:Things are similar but they are painted by their respective religions or ideas.

A good way for you to find out is to see a 70's movie called

"Beyond and back"

Good luck!!!!

Find the movie, you will love it.
Reply:With the exception of obvious determining factors; age, strength, illness, etc...; The human body is the same, regardless of one's religious belief.

Being pronounced as clinically dead, only to be revived, is of course a miracle equally granted to anyone, regardless of who they are or which of god's party they have chosen to worship, if any at all.

The physical, emotional, psychological, neurological, endocrinological, etc., effects this would cause on a person's being would be devistating for each of us.

I believe the way in which we share an experience like this would be greatly influenced by our religious culture, similar to the information relayed as a third-party participant.

Would someone who has great difficulty in math find researhc in a clinical psychology PhD program difficult?

2010-04-17T01:36:00.001-07:00

I want to go into a PhD program for clinical psychology, but I am an absolute mental-midget when it comes to math, and I know that the PhD programs are research intensive (which means mass amounts of statistics) and I am very concerned that I will have to struggle through five to six years of stats and research (and I refuse to go for a PsyD, I have heard from many people that those with a PsyD are treated like second-class citizens in the field of psychology). I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if my concerns are legitimate or if I am simply over reacting?

Would someone who has great difficulty in math find researhc in a clinical psychology PhD program difficult?
I suppose I would say a little of both. Most programs I have seen only require you to take a year of statistics, so that is the good news. The bad news is it is pretty intense statistics and you will use it all the time from then on out, but if you can survive the year you should be fine.

I wouldn't be so fast to toss out PsyD programs, especially the top ones like Baylor and Rutgers. Depending on what you want to do a PsyD can be a great option. I wouldn't recommend it if you want to be a professor and do research, but if you want to be a clinician it is a completely appropriate degree.

I hope that helps!
Reply:Get a tutor RIGHT AWAY! As in day one of the program if you have trouble. I am dyslexic, but I made it through undergrad stats and am taking MS stats in Sept. I'll do it, it isn't that bad (although I may complain to my husband the whole semester).

I am applying for the doctorate, too. Don't rule out PsyD if you are interested in clinical work, these stereotypes are not pervasive, and are irrelevant when you actually get to the field.

Good luck!

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I am a II year bio informatics student . i need the companies offering summer internship?

2010-04-17T01:36:00.000-07:00

What is the procedure while applying for intership. where will i get good exposure in bio informatics is it IT companiesor hospital labs or pharma companies. I have secured 8.5 gpa.What other qualification is required. Applying through mail is sufficient or should i go in person? Clinical research will it be of use at this stage.

I am a II year bio informatics student . i need the companies offering summer internship?
Contact Mrs. Kiran Shaw Mazumdar,

Managing Director of BIOCON Ltd.,

Bangaluru
Reply:The process and procedure in applying for an internship is different for each program. So call or write to each offering entity and ask for an application. It's all spelled out on there.

IT bio-informatics seems to merge both the biology and computer technology so any large company offering jobs in this field would be a good source. Your university counselor should know which companies are offering internships this summer. Companies normally send that information out to all universities.

Your 8.5 GPA will see you through any offer.

Try the mail route first unless a time constraint dictates otherwise.

Good luck, chin up and go get'm chap.
Reply:well even i have done a training in bioinfo

try my web for it it have the list of companies also

shubhra.weebly.com

What do Clinical Anatomists do?

2010-04-17T01:35:00.000-07:00

What do Clinical Anatomists do other than teach and do research? I think some of them work in clinics; if so, doing what? I'm thinking of persuing a Ph.D in clinical anatomy. If anyone can help me out, that would be great.

What do Clinical Anatomists do?
expertise in clinical anatomy links up with surgery: helping surgeons find new ways to repair damage and mitigate disease.

Also, they help physical therapists develop new techniques.

You might find out more reading this association of clinincal anatomists conference paper. It gives good overview of the topics they deal with.

What is the best clinical way to have hair on a balding head ? Is it transplant or else ?

2010-04-15T00:28:00.003-07:00

I heard of a new method of gluing hair similar to what a person has %26amp; lasts for long. Could you tell me more about it ?

p.s. my bf is balding %26amp; i'm trying to do research on it.

What is the best clinical way to have hair on a balding head ? Is it transplant or else ?
See the link. Taking regaine or equivalent does work for most men, but it is expensive, initially more hair falls out so at first you look balder, you have to start before you are too bald and it stops working as soon as you stop taking it.

A friend of mine has a hair piece made every two or three years. It costs about $3000 and I think it is glued to his head. His remaining hair is tufted through it. The only time you can tell it's not his real hair is when his own hair grows too long through the hair piece. It really looks fantastic. I couldn't believe it was a wig, even after I was told I still thought it was his real hair. Eventually it wears out and he has to spend another $3000, so it's as expensive as the chemical treatment, but he doesn't look the slightest bit bald.
Reply:There a many great advances in hair care products and procedures out there. I have 2 nephews both under 30 that are balding and I'd like to motivate them myself. He has to be motivated first. That's half the battle.

If he isn't motivated..maybe you should use a woman best weapon to do it. The promise of great sex. Not just good, but Tony the Tiger Grrrrrrrrreat!
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At what point of an interview do I inquire about future opportunities in the company?

2010-04-15T00:28:00.002-07:00

I have a few job interviews coming up at a number of biomedical and clinical research organizations/hospitals (I am graduating with a Molecular Biology degree in May) Most of the entry-level jobs I'm interviewing for sound interesting, however, they aren't what I want to be doing 5 years from now. I'm just curious when the best time to ask about future oppotunities within the company would be. Should I ask sometime within the interview.... they always inquire as to whether or not I have questions. Or is it better to wait until after they have made a job offer? Is it rude/wrong to ask about the salary of these other jobs? On the same note I'm kind of wondering the same about negotiating salary.... when and how to do it.

Thanks

At what point of an interview do I inquire about future opportunities in the company?
I agree with the response before mine. When they ask if you have any questions, respond in this way: "I previously stated that I would like to have a position with greater responsibilities with this company in a few years. Can you please explain some of the positions that I might qualify for in a few years based on the skills and experience I might obtain from working in this position?"--don't mention anything about the salaries in those positions, you'll go to far and they may see it as being too pushy.

As for the salary for the position you're applying for now...go to sites like salary.com, and put in the job title and location to kind of see the average salary. Try this with different salary calculators websites. None of them will probably give the same answer, so just go with a range. If one says $41,000 and another says $43,000 I would simply state my salary requirement in as a range: low $40,000s or $40,000s.

Good luck with your interview!!!!
Reply:They will most likey ask you where you see yourself in 5 years.

Answer with: Five years from now I would like to be with the same company at a much higher level. What kind of advancement options does your company offer?

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What are openings after doing biotech engineering course of 4 years?

2010-04-15T00:28:00.001-07:00

actually i want ki after doing btech eng. what are different outlet s 2 to do career in? and can one do clinical research after this? or what should one do next?

What are openings after doing biotech engineering course of 4 years?
if u are a good student..dnt worry..

many are there with open hands..

ELSE..forget

I want to be a voluntary professor on-line. How can I achieve this?

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I have a masters degree in clinical research and a background in general and psychiatric nursing with 30 years experience.

For example, I would happily work on-line for students in developing countries with an honorary contract.

I can begin for several hours each week from March 2009.

I want to be a voluntary professor on-line. How can I achieve this?
They probably can't hire you without paying you, but I would guess that there are a number of schools which could use you in online nursing programs. You probably will be dealing more with students here, rather than for those in developing countries, though. Look up schools which are offering programs in the areas in which you are interested in teaching and contact the department chair.
Reply:Visit a collage in the area and ask if they have a program on the web that does that if they do ask about getting a career there.

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Is is a violation of HIPAA for ones personal info to be shared between clinics or its employees?

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I participate in clinical research studies for extra money %26amp; this issue is important because of a threatening comment by a clinic manager.If its a violation is what recourse does a person have?

Is is a violation of HIPAA for ones personal info to be shared between clinics or its employees?
You probably signed a HIPAA waiver and consent when you signed up for the clinical study. Communications between health professions with your permission should not give rise to any recourse for you. If the clinic manager outstepped the bounds of medically indicated communications, there may be a violation. Ask for a copy of your file and check the terms of the consent that you signed.
Reply:HIPAA information can only be shared if it is for the purposes of improving the patient's health. For example, a doctor may explain to a pharmacist or another doctor why a certain drug is given. However, it cannot be shared without a specific purpose. It should also be recorded and tracked in the patient profile. If a violation occurs, you can report it to the HHS (look at the source listed below, there is a pdf that explains how to file a complaint towards the bottom of the page).

Should clinical trials in India be outlawed? Explain?

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In March 1930, Mohandas Gandhi set out from his ashram in western India on a 387-km trek to the sea. Twenty-five days later the tens of thousands who joined that march watched as he stooped, raised a handful of salty mud, and declared the end of British imperialism in India. The march culminated as Gandhi led nonviolent protesters to the doors of the salt factory in Dharasana, where they attempted to push their way into the facility without weapons or raised fists. On that hot day hundreds were beaten, a spectacle that would make its way into newspapers worldwide and change the face of India forever.

If Gandhi were alive today, he would lead protesters to the doors of a clinical research trials facility, where the oppression of the Indian poor dwarfs that of the 1930s. Why? Not because Gandhi was a Luddite, a man who held meetings while spinning thread. And not because many of the excellent research institutions that have led India into its embrace of multinational bioengineering and medical research bear his family name.

No, the problem for Gandhi would be the outsourced clinical trials that have enrolled tens of thousands of Indians in a $1 billion business aimed not at the improvement of Indians' health or technology, but at providing deep discounts to pharmaceutical companies in other nations.

It is a perfect storm: The number of open slots in clinical trials around the world increases, the number of Americans willing to enroll in such trials lags (as few as 1.7% of patients with cancer), and the cost of clinical trials in India is half that in the United States. It is no surprise that American and European pharmaceutical companies are fanning out across the second most populous nation in the world.

Physicians in India report that a largely illiterate subject population, entirely unclear about risks and benefits, asks only one question: Doctor, should I enroll? At least one study in the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics reported that many Indian research subjects are utterly unprepared to distinguish between trials likely to provide benefit and those that will not (see www.issuesinmedicalethics.org/141cv013.h... According to a 2005 report in New England Journal of Medicine, fewer than 200 of the 14,000 general hospitals in India are capable of conducting clinical trials adequately.

Why do Indians, most of whom are poor, flock to clinical trials? One reason is that most of the nation is served by small and ill-equipped hospitals. The "chambers of commerce" for clinical trials in India point to the advantages of this fact: Indian patients are often untreated, reducing the number of confounding factors in study of medications. And a tiny payment, by US standards, to an Indian enrollee in a clinical trial could amount to three months' wages or more. Incentive payments to physicians for enrolling research subjects are also amplified greatly by the exchange rate.

The government attempted in 2004 to rein in unsafe international clinical trials by insisting that drugs tested in India must first be proven safe in their country of origin. But that law was eliminated in 2005, followed closely by an avalanche of new trials. Concerns about trials that are designed to demonstrate nominally important data, are poorly designed, or are just plain unsafe abound. Some trials are conducted on humans without prior animal studies having been performed. In one unapproved clinical trial for example, 435 women were given an anticancer drug to treat fertility, but did not know the drug was not cleared for this use.

The same imperialism that supported the salt factories of Dharasana in 1930 today manifests itself in Mumbai, Sevagram, and around India, where clinical trials too offensive for American research subjects are proffered to a billion residents of the nation Gandhi fought so hard to emancipate. How long before the people of the nation of Gandhi rise up to reject a new imperialism?

Should clinical trials in India be outlawed? Explain?
In 1930, gandhi marched to the sea and made salt. in 1947, the proud people of india won their independence from their imperialist oppressors half a world away. in 17 short years, gandhi "led" the people of india to freedom from a country 1/15 its size with 1/7 the population. 17 short years, preceded by centuries of rule by outsiders. what a proud and glorious time, to "win" freedom from a broken country that was on the verge of being wiped off the map, that was in shambles from the ravages of WWII. the actions of gandhi had a profound impact on india, delaying freedom by years, reinforcing the indian subservient mentality.

if gandhi were alive today, im sure he would fix the problem by the mighty weapon of "fasting" to teach the pharma companies a stern lesson. "if you dont stop what you are doing, i wont eat"

if gandhi were alive today, if india did rid itself of the shackles of abuse and oppression, he would refuse to deal with the aftermath of the problem and allow india to be split into many pieces, resulting in more than a million deaths and the displacement of many million people and the eventual creation of rival nations armed with nuclear weapons, constantly at war, he could add to his legacy greatly.

the way to prosperity and the ability of a nation to take care of itself comes from moving forward and making progress, not moving backwards and spinning your own thread. india is moving forward in some sectors today because of education and progress into the 20th and 21st century. the problem of clinical trials will end when the value of an indian life is more than the price that a pharma company is willing to pay to acquire such information. today, the value of an indian life is lower because of the misguided backward thinking of people like gandhi. it is lower because of overpopulation that comes from arbitrary use of vaccines and inoculations without thinking about the social change that needs to be coupled with it. mostly, it is lower because of centuries of "training" by oppressors to be inferior. it is time to cleanse india and indians of the poison that is this backwards thinking, instead of the artificial cleansing of clinical trials. when the indian nation and people are able to evolve backwards, ironically, to a time when they were proud and forward to a time when they are smart enough to make the right choices, the value of an indian life will be too high for a pharma company to "buy" it for their trials.

the rejection of this "new imperialism" comes not from embracing the "fasting" mentality, it comes from the embracing of the "we'll build automobile factories, aircraft carriers, increase our investment in infrastructure, create pharma companies that create drugs instead of just producing fake knockoffs of western drugs, and becoming part of the modern world" mentality. for today, we do not ban clinical trials and cower away from reality, we run as fast as we can and apply our resources to fighting our true oppressor, our own weak minds.
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