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Winter Issue
This Winter edition explores various innovative strategies in teaching physiology and related subjects, aimed at enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This includes: 1. Comparative Analysis of Humectants, 2. Making Non-Didactic Sessions Effective, 3. Medical Terminology Courses and A & P, 4. Body Mass Index as a Health Indicator, 5. Adventures with Alternative Grading, 6. Case Studies for Teaching Health Science Concepts, 7. Kinesthetic Approaches for A & P, and 8. Interactive Learning Approached for Pharmacology.
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