Healthcare

You knew when you graduated from nursing school that your educational journey wasn’t over. Continuing education is as critical for nurses as the original degree you received. Given the ever-changing landscape of the medical field, it’s vital that nurses constantly update their knowledge base. As a busy career nurse, you know that finding time to…

Written by Dr. Saqib Mansoor Tabes Dorsalis is a medical condition that may not be widely known but has significant implications for those it affects. This article aims to unpack its complexities, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, and clinical implications, making it easier for our readers to grasp this condition’s essence. What is Tabes Dorsalis?…

Introduction to the Cerebellum The cerebellum, intriguingly known as the “little brain,” is a fascinating and integral part of our nervous system. This designation stems from its Latin origin, which literally translates to a smaller counterpart of the brain. Despite its modest size, especially when compared to the larger cerebral hemispheres, the cerebellum plays an…

Occupational therapy is a vital field that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a pivotal role in helping individuals regain their independence, autonomy, and overall quality of life. To understand the impact occupational therapists have on the lives of their patients, we’re shining the spotlight on Petunia Lemekoana, a dedicated occupational therapist with years of…

Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being all form part of our mental health and influence how we feel, think, and behave. These integral aspects of our mental health also influence how we handle stress, interact with others, and make decisions. Throughout all stages of life, mental health is an area that needs our ongoing time…

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of our healthcare systems in an unprecedented way. Many of us have had firsthand experience of the care and dedication of health workers over the last 18 months. They have proven an inspiration, in more ways than one.  Many individuals have been invigorated by their example to pursue…

Alison is delighted to announce that our free online courses have been named among Intelligent.com’s Best Online Courses for 2021. Intelligent.com is a trusted online resource that helps students to plan their higher education by bringing together the latest research, tips and techniques championed by today’s leading experts in education. Intelligent.com has featured 12 Alison…

“I’m originally from Buffalo, New York, and I moved out west in 2004 for a better quality of life. My education started out in chemistry but chemistry was not my forté, so I chose to change my major to computer science and that’s been my career for the last 34 years. Not too long ago,…

There is not, and will never be, any substitute for knowledge. Learn as much as you can! If you want to differentiate yourself and stand out from the crowd, be assured that knowledge will make you taller, stronger, and more visible. In today’s world, you have access to knowledge, and often without a cost. Grab…

To help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Alison launched the course Coronavirus – What you need to know. In order to make sure that no one was excluded from accessing possibly life-saving information, Alison committed to translating the course into as many languages as possible. To achieve this ambitious goal, Alison reached out to its community of…