Researchers from Australia and China have created a 3D-printed heart that mirrors the size and texture of real cardiac tissue, with potential clinical applications in patient and medical education, communication among clinicians, and presurgical planning, according to a recent study published in PLOS One by Abraham Kim, AuntMinnie.com

Xi Jinping stressed that we are optimistic about the prospect of China's economy. The direction determines path while the path determines the destiny. At present, the general direction for China is to realize the two centenary goals. We are on the path of

Adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to digital mammography improves breast cancer screening in women younger than 50, decreasing recalls and finding more cancers in those who have dense tissue by Kate Madden Yee, AuntMinnie.com

Lifting the unique licensing system applied to MRI systems in Australia will increase patient access to critical MRI screening  resulting in significant cost reductions for patients, and expedited diagnosis and treatment of a patient's condition. Regional and rural Australia will be the first to benefit from such an overhaul. Read the full report.

Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities in cancer management, often used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery or chemotherapy. Approximately 40% of cancer cures are attributed to radiotherapy. Read the full report now

New to community college clinical healthcare simulation? HealthySim writer Dr. Kim Baily PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, Simulation Coordinator for Los Angeles Harbor College, shares the first of a three part article series which outlines some of the issues that will be encountered along the way and most importantly where to start! First thing? Identify the user groups...

Check out the fourth of seven awesome new infographics produced by INACSL to demonstrate the key points of their recently updated Standards of Best Practice: Simulation. This fourth INACSL standard focuses on debriefing suggesting “All simulation-based experiences include a planned debriefing session aimed at improving future performance.” | Healthy Simulation

Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death among trauma patients. Anyone at the scene of an injury can act and saves lives if they know what to do, so why not use affordable training tools to provide professional and community education — just like CPR? | Healthy Simulation

There have been a number of developments regarding the workers’ compensation scheme in New South Wales which will have an impact on many employers across the State. JLT Australia

With a growing emphasis on procedural efficiency, changes in surgical techniques, and limitations in training hours, neurosurgical students, and practitioners are challenged with finding training solutions that ensure competency, maintain skills and satisfy certification requirements — all at the same time | Healthy Simulation