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Academic Medicine and the Peter Principle

By BEN WHITE, MD Over four years of medical school, a one-year internship, a four-year radiology residency, a one-year neuroradiology fellowship, and now some time as an attending, one of my consistent takeaways has been how well (and thus how badly) the traditional academic hierarchy conforms to The Peter Principle. The Peter Principle, formulated by… Read More: Academic Medicine and the Peter Principle »

Miley Cyrus Just Went OFF on People Judging Her for Making Out with Cody Simpson

Miley Cyrus just responded to the video of her making out with Cody Simpson. She’s living her best #HotGirlFall and won’t apologize for it! Hi, I know it’s a little too early in the AM for Miley Cyrus/Cody Simpson drama, but we’re going to hop right into it anyways! On Thursday, Miley caused quite the… Read More: Miley Cyrus Just Went OFF on People Judging Her for… »

Top 40 secrets to happiness – including close family, laughter and tea

A close-knit family, laughter and a good cup of tea are among the secrets to happiness. Regular exercise, being kind to strangers and singing in the shower also feature as the ingredients for a cheerful existence. Getting ‘enough’ sleep also helps make life more enjoyable as well as going on holiday at least once a… Read More: Top 40 secrets to happiness – including close family, laughter… »

A mind-controlled exoskeleton helped a man with paralysis walk again

By Clare Wilson Thibault walks using an exoskeleton The Lancet Neurology A paralysed man has been able to walk again using an exoskeleton suit he controls with his mind. Although it doesn’t yet let him walk independently – the suit is suspended from an overhead harness to stop him from falling – the advance represents… Read More: A mind-controlled exoskeleton helped a man with paralysis walk again »