The effects of cyclosporin A and Heteropterys tomentosa on the rat liver.

Cyclosporin A (CsA) is a widely employed immunosuppressive drug that is associated with several side effects, among then hepatotoxicity. Heteropterys tomentosa is a Brazilian plant efficient in reducing damage caused by CsA on the rat testis and prostate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CsA and H.

Reaching the limits of mandated self-reporting: clinical logbooks do not predict clerkship performance.

Background: Logbooks are used by US medical schools to evaluate curricular objectives and meet accreditation requirements, but research supporting their utility is conflicting.

Aims: The goal of our study was to examine the relationship between volume of clinical rotation experiences as reported in a logbook and clerkship grades within a longitudinal integrated clerkship.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of third-year (clinical) medical students during academic year 2008-2009.

Teaching medical students about obesity: a pilot program to address an unmet need through longitudinal relationships with bariatric surgery patients.

Background: Despite obesity's relevance and impact, curricula addressing obesity are underrepresented in clinical medical education. A novel pilot program to begin teaching medical students about care of the obese patient was developed and student attitudes toward obesity and bariatric surgery were assessed.

Methods: The authors paired third-year students with obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.