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Human evolution and the obstetrical dilemma: The pelvic floor hypothesis

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Human childbirth is mechanically difficult because a large‐headed, broad‐shouldered fetus must pass through a comparatively narrow, twisted bony birth canal. Traditional explanations of this “obstetrical dilemma” emphasize the role of bipedal locomotion in inhibiting the evolution of a wider, more spacious pelvis.
Barbara Fischer, Ekaterina Stansfield
wiley   +1 more source

An overview of and rationale for changes proposed for pathological gambling in DSM-5

Journal of Gambling Studies, 2014
The fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is scheduled for publication in 2013. It will include several changes to the diagnosis of pathological gambling: the name of the disorder will be altered, the ...
N. Petry, C. Blanco, M. Auriacombe, Guilherme Borges, K. Bucholz, T. Crowley, B. Grant, D. Hasin, C. O'Brien   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Moving beyond neurophobia to cultivate the neuroquisitive learner

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract “Neurophobia,” a pervasive fear of the neurological sciences, poses a significant barrier in medical education, affecting learners and physicians worldwide. Its consequences are far‐reaching, contributing to a limited neurology workforce and diminished confidence among non‐specialists in managing neurological conditions.
Joanna R. Appel, Kirsten A. Porter‐Stransky   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immersive virtual reality as a teaching tool in neuroanatomy: A scoping review

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Basic core courses in various undergraduate programs, such as neuroanatomy, pose a challenge for students due to the large volume and complexity of the content. In this context, educational technologies such as immersive virtual reality (IVR), which allow students to actively interact with learning materials, offer a complementary pedagogical ...
Nathálya Gardênia de Holanda Marinho Nogueira, Eloá Naiara de Assis Teodoro, Maria Clara Ramos, Phelipe Henrique Alves Batalha Coelho, Gustavo Eyer de Menezes, Guilherme Menezes Lage, Bárbara de Paula Ferreira, Sara Edith Souza de Assis Leão   +7 more
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Qualitative analysis of factors that increase and reduce involvement in gambling

Socialinis Darbas: Patirtis ir Metodai, 2015
During the rapid development of gambling business, the number of pathological gamblers is increasing as well. The problem of pathological gambling is just as important as alcoholism or drug addiction.
Egidijus , Meiženis
doaj   +1 more source

Instant-win products and prize draws: are these forms of gambling? [PDF]

, 2003
Instant-win marketing and prize draws are not particularly new but many companies (particularly in the U.K.) appear to be aiming them at younger age groups. This brief paper argues that some children appear to "chase" their losses on instant-win products
Mark Griffiths, Griffiths, MD
core   +1 more source

Student‐identified barriers to histology learning and the perceived value of coloring as a multimodal educational strategy

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Histology is a visually complex and cognitively demanding subject often perceived as abstract, memorization‐heavy, and disconnected from clinical practice. Despite its foundational importance, histology is frequently under‐emphasized relative to gross anatomy and lacks interactive, multimodal resources tailored to its unique challenges.
Anika Knowles, Karen Pinder, Tamara A. Franz‐Odendaal   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Altered neural correlates of reward and loss processing during simulated slot-machine fMRI in pathological gambling and cocaine dependence

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2014
Background Individuals with gambling or substance-use disorders exhibit similar functional alterations in reward circuitry suggestive of a shared underlying vulnerability in addictive disorders.
P. Worhunsky, R. Malison, R. Rogers, M. Potenza   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Learning beyond the lab: A gamified approach to anatomy education in a museum‐based experience

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Anatomy education, traditionally rooted in descriptive instruction and cadaveric dissection, is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of educational technologies and contemporary pedagogical strategies. Among these, active learning methodologies, such as gamified‐based learning, have emerged as approaches designed to ...
Wendell Nunes da Silva, Diego Pulzatto Cury, Silvia Lacchini, Ana Paula Cremasco Takano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A self-guided Internet-based intervention for individuals with gambling problems: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials, 2019
Background Only a small fraction of individuals with pathological or problematic gambling seek professional help despite available evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Lara Bücker, Stefan Westermann, Simone Kühn, Steffen Moritz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source