Acids, Alkalis and Bases: an Introduction
Defining and explaining acids, bases, and alkalis, from an ionic standpoint, and introducing the pH scale.
Plasma Proteins and Drug Distribution
Examing the role of plasma proteins in the blood in the distribution and elimination of drugs in the body.
Osmosis and Diffusion
Explaining the difference between the processes of diffusion and osmosis, and introducing the concepts of concentration gradients and tonicity.
Pain Pathways ULO
This learning object describes the main components of the nociceptive pathways.
Using databases to find journal articles
An introduction to online databases of journals relevant to nurses (eg CINAHL, BNI).
Midwife's abdominal examination in the antenatal period
This RLO demonstrates how to perform the midwife's examination of the abdomen in the antenatal period. It includes video clips of an abdominal examination, and references to professional (NMC) and NICE guidelines where appropriate.
Transmission of pain
The Transmission of pain learning resource is part of a series of objects being developed for the nociceptive pathways project.
Bioavailability
Introduction to the concept of the bioavailability of drugs.
Intramuscular injection by the Z track technique
Intramuscular injection by the Z track technique explains and demonstrates a safe technique for administering an intra-muscular injection.
Childhood obesity
Examines the issue of childhood obesity from the perspectives of the biomedical, behavioural and socio-economic models of health
Exploring the synapse
Describe the events during the transmission of an impulse across a synapse
Inflammatory response
Describes the inflammatory response - a series of local cellular and vascular responses which are triggered when the body is injured or invaded by micro-organisms or antigen.
Boxed Out
Professor Roberta Pearson and Elizabeth Evans
They have just completed a report for the Royal National Institute of Blind People on the quality and quantity of Audio Description for the visually impai
American Experience: Amelia Earhart
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was one of America's first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality. Three weeks before her 40th birthday Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, and her story became legend. (51:42)
NASA's Kelly rejoins Endeavour crew
Astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who was critically wounded in a shooting last month, has resumed training as commander of the upcoming shuttle Endeavour mission. Jon Decker reports.
Sapin de Noël : Exercices de vocabulaire Unité 4 Powerpoint voor verbetering van woordenschatoefeningen van unité 4, handboek Plein feu, 'Sapin de Noël'
Croxden Abbey K021367 CROXDEN ABBEY, Staffordshire. View of the South transept and the chapter house from the South East.
Discussion on Applications Session 1
Panel: Drs. Brian Chapman, William Hsu, and Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer
Carmen re-imagined
Through her project /carmen/karmen/s/, UCL Mellon Fellow Dr Mi Zhou is bringing together various disciplines and artists to examine and re-interpret the story and opera of Carmen. The project encompasses three events over two days, including 'CENTRIFUGE -- Carmen Sampled', a collaboration between artist Robin Storey and choreographer/dancer Johanna Devi.
Dr Zhou is supported by the UCL Mellon Programme: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/mellon-program
UCL European Institute: http://bit.ly/flJU6F
/carmen/karm
Discerning Vocation - Episode 5 of "Discovering Your Mission"
One of the greatest indicators of a fulfilling life is the depth of purpose we find in our every day. In this program we hear the story of one Notre Dame graduate who sought out Mother Teresa to answer his nagging question:"How will I be judged at my death?" You will also learn many tangible ideas to not only helping yourself deepen your meaning in life but also to assist others on this journey.
Moderator: Monsignor Michael Heintz '08 Ph.D, Director of Notre Dame's Master of Divinity program
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