HNRNPA1, a Splicing Regulator, Is an Effective Target Protein for Cervical Cancer Detection: Comparison With Conventional Tumor Markers.

Objective: Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1 (HNRNPA1), serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 1 (SRSF1), and SRSF3 are splicing regulators associated with oncogenesis. However, the alterations of SF proteins and their diagnostic values in cervical cancer are unclear. To apply SFs clinically, effective marker selection and characterization of the target organ properties are essential.

Analysis of the Relationship between Students' Seating Preferences and Academic Achievement in Medical School.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the relationship between students' seating preferences and academic achievement in medical school.

Methods: The subjects of this study were 109 second-year students in C medical school. The pattern of seat selection of 109 students was surveyed by participant observation for 48 days, and a questionnaire was administered to determine the factors that were considered by students.

The Development Study of a Medical Ethics Education Program by Using Simple ISD Model.

Purpose: Simple instructional systems design (ISD) model is based on a fast development, usability test, and continuos feedback, which are necessary for educational program development in medical school. This study aims to figure out the usability of Simple ISD model for a medical ethics education program by describing a developmental details of each phase and its evaluation results.

Methods: Research has been conducted in two steps.

A survey of pediatricians in private practices who participated in community-based clerkships: an intellectual, inspirational and professional growth experience.

Purpose: To examine how pediatricians in private practices are affected by the process of training medical students in their clinics as part of a community-based clerkship program.

Materials And Methods: In 2007, a questionnaire was sent to 35 pediatricians who had provided private clinical settings for clerkship training for the previous 3 years. The questionnaire covered a number of points, including the pediatricians' motivation to join and/or reasons to quit the program; if there were changes seen in their stress levels while supervising students; changes in their treatment procedures or attitudes because of the students' presence; responses of patients and/or their guardians in regard to have medical students treating them, and whether the doctors were inspired to grow professionally by participating in the program.