Myths in oncology

Brain mapping in Neurosurgical oncology

After the introduction of MRI, new modalities facilitated the procedure of surgical planning to achieve the microsurgical goal and improve prognosis and quality of life in patients. Despite the variable applications of preoperative and intraoperative mapping and monitoring systems, several limitations and concerns are reported for every modality as well. In this issue of the IrJNS, we are delig...

Do Women Have a Prostate – Specific Antigen Level ? OncOlOgy Myths and legends

Using games in Oncology Teaching

Introduction:Educational methods can be classified into two groups: active methods and passive ones. Applying games is an active approach in teaching. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of games on teaching oncology. Methods: Twenty three medical students participated in the study. They took two class sessions of oncology. In the first session the basic principles and concepts...

A Study of Myths in Folk Beliefs West of Hormozgan

Popular culture has a close and inevitable relationship with myths, and with a little thought, can be seen The role of mythology in the legends and folk culture of different nations. and for this reason, to understand why and what is happening between myths and people's beliefs, they must be measured by ancient beliefs and mythological rituals, to achieve the best possible result. Folk belief...

I-39: Facts and Myths in IVF Treatment

Many myths are still present today in assisted reproductive techniques and particularly in infertility management. Most of them exist because we do not want to really look at the facts for various reasons. In this lecture we will review 7 of these myths: 1. HP-HMG improves pregnancy rates, 2. HMG prevents progesterone rise in follicular phase, 3. Clinical importance of progesterone rise in foll...