Filipino scientific research efforts received a major boost as top science agencies of the national government held the first ever Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Convention at the InterContinental Hotel Manila on November 27.
The speakers and participants of the 1st BSP Convention
While most women and some men may be fond of getting their nails done, they may not be aware of the non-monetary costs involved in providing the desired nail services. According to a study, manicurists and pedicurists suffer from severe discomfort and pain due to the awkward posture and repetitive motions involved in their work.
Doctors are often stereotyped for their bad handwriting. According to a study, this illegibility of doctors’ handwriting in medical prescriptions is often the cause of medication errors.
Proper writing of prescriptions involves a strict format which includes superscription, inscription, subscription, and transcription, the researchers of the study explained. Superscription refers to the date of prescriptions, Rx symbol, and details of patients, inscription to the name and amount of medicine, subscription to instructions to pharmacists, while transcription to other notes and directions for use.
Employees who are fond of working overtime (OT) or those with work hours longer than usual are more likely to have strokes, according to a review recently published in The Lancet journal.
Stroke is due to interruption of blood supply in the brain. According to the World Health Organization, adverse effects of stroke depend on the affected brain area, and severe cases could lead to death.
Children who sleep less tend to eat more, thus causing excessive weight gain, a study stated.
It is a known fact that sleep is essential for good health. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insufficient sleep is linked to the development of chronic diseases including diabetes, depression, and obesity.
When preparing a poster presentation, how does a researcher ensure success in grabbing the attention of the audience and selling his/her ideas? At a training session for researchers, two noted scientists shared how it is done.
According to Dr. Jonel Saludes and Dr. Doralyn Dalisay, awardees of the Balik Scientist Program (BSP) of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), posters are widely used in the academic community and conferences to publicize research results and to generate further discussions.
t is not about making yourself look good; it is about making the message clear. So emphasized two Balik Scientist Program (BSP) awardees during the “Training on Effective Oral and Poster Presentation” on 27-28 October 2015 at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Effective oral presentation revolves around four criteria, namely: content, clarity and organization, style and delivery, and expertise, according to BSP awardees Dr. Jonel Saludes and Dr. Doralyn Dalisay.