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Chondrodendrum tomentosumCurare is a compound used for dart poisons by tribes in South America. It is derived from vines such as, Chondrodendron tomentosum and Strychnos toxifera. The first non-depolarising muscle blocking agent, d-Tubocurarine, was identified in 1935 by Harold King. It was found in curare that had been packed in hollow tubes.

FREE - Deanery Approved Ethics Course - FREE
Written by Duncan Miller / Kirsty Parsons   
Thursday, 02 February 2012 19:00

Deanery approved “Ethics” course

Having spoken to consultants from other regions, it transpires that other centres (Nottingham) do not go on a specific Ethics course.

Instead they have been encouraged to complete a free online course.

By the - World Medical Association.

Follow the link to read all about it:

http://www.wma.net/en/70education/10onlinecourses/30ethics/

Follow the link to enrol

http://nettkurs.legeforeningen.no/course/view.php?id=37
 
ST5-7 training
Written by Helen Findley   
Sunday, 13 November 2011 16:48
Please go to the training area and click on ST5-7 for the latest training resources

Latest updates include: Higher and advanced workbook for 2010 Curriculum Workplace based assessments for...
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ICM training - updates
Written by Helen Findley   
Sunday, 13 November 2011 16:37
Please go to the training area and click on ICM for the latest ICM training news, including what is happening about dual/joint CCTs. 

Latest messages: Link to FAQs on ICM recruitment...
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