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Brain Calisthenics for Abstract Ideas

Traditional classroom learning is generally rules first, application later. However, researchers are finding that repeated exposure to patterns seems to deepen understanding.

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Vital Signs: Screenings: When It’s Too Soon for a New Colonoscopy

A study found that among a sample of 24,000 Medicare beneficiaries, almost half of those who had had a normal colonoscopy underwent a repeat exam within seven years instead of waiting the recommended 10 years.

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