The articulation of integration of clinical and basic sciences in concept maps: differences between experienced and resident groups.

To determine the content of integrated curricula, clinical concepts and the underlying basic science concepts need to be made explicit. Preconstructed concept maps are recommended for this purpose. They are mainly constructed by experts.

Medical weblogs: advocacy for positive cyber role models.

Background: The development of empathy and of medical professionalism is important in medical education. Research has shown a decline in empathy during medical study. An important factor that may contribute to this decline is the lack of positive role models.

The effect of aripiprazole and quinagolide, a dopamine agonist, in a patient with symptomatic pituitary prolactinoma and chronic psychosis.

Background: Highly potent dopamine D(2) receptor antagonistic antipsychotics may induce hyperprolactinemia. Conversely, drugs for the treatment of prolactinoma may activate dopamine D2 receptors, which can induce or aggravate psychosis. Aripiprazole, as a partial D(2) receptor agonist, may be the drug of choice in patients suffering from both psychosis and prolactinoma.