Iceberg B-15. Northern edge of Iceberg B-15A in the Ross Sea, Antarctica, 29 January 2001. Iceberg B-15 was the world's largest recorded iceberg. It measured around 295 kilometres (183 mi) long and 37 kilometres (23 mi) wide, with a surface area of 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq mi)âlarger than the whole island of Jamaica.
What is problem-based learning? Problem-based learning, or PBL, is a pedagogical practice employed in many medical schools. While there are numerous variants of the technique, the approach includes the presentation of an applied problem to a small group of students who engage in discussion over several sessions.
An important aspect of the opioid epidemic is the lack of treatment options for millions of Americans living in rural communities. We can expand access by engaging primary care practicesâthe places where most rural Americans receive care. Doctors and nurses in these practices are trusted members of the community. They need information and tools to provide effective, evidence-based care for patients with opioid addictions. Medication-Assisted Treatment, or MAT, is evidence-based therapy for assisting people with opioid addiction in primary care offices. MAT involves using both medications and behavioral support to empower people to manage their addiction.