Dyspepsia
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ISBN: 978-3-8055-8582-8 (Source: Karger Publishers)
Source: Karger Publishers - May 17, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: info
Fastest access to ebooks
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Wondering about the easiest and fastest way to access electronic books? The Lane Library's
bioresearch metasearch engine now searches the full text of MyiLibrary, the largest collection of eBooks. From medical to scientific and technical topics, MyiLibrary is an extraordinarily broad and deep source of the latest books.
Click here for an example search.
You can also access MyiLibrary from Lane's eBooks page, along with several other packages.
Brought to you by Lane's Bioresearch Informationist. (Source: Lane News)
Source: Lane News - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: New Online Source Type: news
New method proposed for determining which patients should get treatment for colorectal cancer
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A new study being presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago (Abstract #4020), may change treatment practice in about 25 percent of patients with colon cancer and is the basis for proposed changes to the way colorectal cancers will be staged. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Semimonthly new journal report journal title (05/15/2008)
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LinkOut journals added since 5/1/2008, arranged by title. (Source: Library-LinkOut Announcements)
Source: Library-LinkOut Announcements - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Semimonthly new journal report by provider(05/15/2008)
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LinkOut journals added since 5/1/2008, arranged by provider. (Source: Library-LinkOut Announcements)
Source: Library-LinkOut Announcements - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
National knowledge week on oral health: 19-23 may 2008
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An update of the evidence on this topic produced by the NLH Oral Health Specialist Library (Source: NLH)
Source: NLH - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Mayo clinic researchers find adding epratuzumab to standard therapy
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Adding a second monoclonal antibody drug to chemotherapy looks promising for treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, according to Mayo Clinic researchers working with the North Central Cancer Treatment Group. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Study shows that administering calcium and magnesium effectively reduces neurological sensitivity caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin
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Researchers in the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) have shown that patients who receive intravenous calcium and magnesium before and after the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced colon cancer experience a significantly reduced incidence and severity of neurological side effects (neurotoxicity). (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Some early stage colon cancer patients should not receive chemotherapy,
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Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators say they have conclusively demonstrated that a substantial subset of colon cancer patients should not receive chemotherapy because it provides no clinical benefit, and actually may reduce survival time. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Cancer patients' quality of life directly relates to their survival
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Patients who feel better live longer, say Mayo Clinic researchers, working with the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG), in study results released May 15 as part of the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Mastectomies on the rise and mri use may explain part of the trend, say mayo researchers
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The number of women undergoing mastectomy (total breast removal) for early-stage breast cancer has increased in the last three years at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The increase follows a steady decline during the prior seven years. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Nlm technical bulletin. may-jun 2008. ncbi beta version of advanced search available
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The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) is developing an Advanced Search option for PubMed. A beta version (which may undergo changes) has been released for users to try. Look for the link next to the search box buttons. Comments can be sent to NCBI via the "Write to the Help Desk" link at the bottom of the screen and will be helpful in developing the design and format of this feature. (Source: NLM Technical Bulletin)
Source: NLM Technical Bulletin - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kathi Canese Source Type: organizations
The scientific business of thomson reuters to exhibit at the medical libraries
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press release (Source: Thomson Scientific - Press Releases)
Source: Thomson Scientific - Press Releases - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Susan Besaw Source Type: organizations
Thomson reuters expands japanese patent coverage in derwent world patents index
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press release (Source: Thomson Scientific - Press Releases)
Source: Thomson Scientific - Press Releases - May 16, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kevin Bonsor Source Type: organizations
New meeting sites added to mlanet
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Future MLA annual meeting sites and dates through 2013 have now been added to MLANET. Sites include Minneapolis, MN, Seattle, WA, and Baltimore, MD. Visit the 'Future and Past MLA Meetings' page for additional information. (Source: Medical Library Association News)
Source: Medical Library Association News - May 15, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
May jobs now available on mlanet
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New job ads have been posted to MLANET as of Friday, May 9, 2008. New listings are: Liaison and Outreach Librarian, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities campus Health Sciences Libraries, Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota); Director of Library Services, Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Pennsylvania); and The Library of the Health Sciences, Permian Basin of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Texas). Visit the MLANET jobs website for full information. (Source: Medical Library Association News)
Source: Medical Library Association News - May 15, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
May 2008 mla news on mlanet
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In this issue: The Consumer Health column targets opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and outreach and the Medical Library Education column presents case studies to answer the question "Getting a Second Degree…Should I or Shouldn't I?" Internet resources for May focus on gender biology, the New Members SIG has a space on Facebook, and the Technology column provides tips on the responsible disposal and reuse of electronic equipment. These articles and more available on the MLANET members-only site. (Source: Medical Library Association News)
Source: Medical Library Association News - May 15, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Live webcast of mla plenary session on web 2.0 tools
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Discussion, and Debate” will be webcast live from the MLA annual meeting in Chicago. This will be the first plenary session ever to be made available via a live Video Webcast. MLA members not at the meeting will be able to watch the Webcast and participate in it by submitting questions to a panel of Web 2.0 experts. (Source: Medical Library Association News)
Source: Medical Library Association News - May 15, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Haciric - creating evidence-based outputs that support decision making.
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Collaboration to support evidence-based practice in service planning and delivery. (Source: NLH - Document Of The Week)
Source: NLH - Document Of The Week - May 15, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Executive board meeting minutes - may 1, 2008
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The Executive Board meeting minutes from May 1st are available on the web site in the members-only section:http://www.mdmlg.org/members/Executive%20Board%20Meeting%20Minutes%20May%201%202008.docOr go to http://www.mdmlg.org/members/minutes.htm (Source: MDMLG / Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group)
Source: MDMLG / Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group - May 15, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Valerie Reid Source Type: organizations
Gideon presentation at university of chicago
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Steve will be presenting at the University of Chicago Medical Center this coming Monday. This would be a terrific opportunity to see a live demonstration of GIDEON. If you can’t make it, then you can always watch the online videos.
Title: GIDEON: A Global Web-based Program for Decision Support and Informatics in Infectious Diseases
Presenter: Dr. Steve Berger, Chief Medical Adviser, GIDEON Informatics
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Location: Room W-632, University of Chicago Medical Center (6th floor)
5812 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Enter from the Surgery - Brain Research Pavilion
Maps are...
Source: GIDEON blog - May 14, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Uri Blackman Tags: Events presentation University of Chicago Source Type: blogs
Register for a free subscription to cell
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Jeffersonians who like to read their journals in print may wish to take advantage of this promotional offer from Cell:
Cell Press is offering a free print subscription to Cell as a benefit of Scott Memorial Library’s site license to Cell Online.
Any researcher, student, or faculty member affiliated with Jefferson is entitled to receive a print subscription - normally a $179 value - absolutely free. To sign up for the offer, go to www.Cell.com/freesub
Cell Press is an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. (Source: What's New on JEFFLINE)
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - May 14, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Koopman Tags: All News Researchers Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: organizations
Got nih law feedback?
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Request for information by May 31, 2008.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) implemented the Public Access Policy on January 11, 2008 (see NIH Public Access Law in a Nutshell).
They are seeking all comments and suggestions from the public, including all stakeholders, about the Public Access Policy. Among other issues, the NIH is particularly interested in information about the following:
Do you have recommendations for alternative implementation approaches to those already reflected in the NIH Public Access Policy?
In light of the change in law that makes NIH's public access policy mandatory, do you have recommenda...
Source: Lane News - May 13, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo clinic study shows acupuncture and myofascial trigger therapy treat same pain areas
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Results of a Mayo Clinic study, published May 10 in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that people who want relief from chronic musculoskeletal pain may benefit from either ancient acupuncture or modern myofascial pain therapy. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 13, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Mayo clinic trustee james l. barksdale to speak at mayo clinic commencement
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Eighty-five physicians and scientists will receive degrees from Mayo Clinic during a joint commencement ceremony for the graduating classes from Mayo Graduate School and Mayo Medical School on Saturday, May 17. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Technology and libraries: desktop or internet office?
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Leigh Mihlrad
Systems & Technology Librarian
Schaffer Library of Health Sciences
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
A variety of Internet-based office products, such as Google Docs (http://docs.google.com), Zoho (http://www.zoho.com), and Microsoft Office Live (http://workspace.officelive.com) have popped up to challenge traditional desktop-based office products. While not new, they are developing new features that might pose a threat to more established (and [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Administrator Tags: General (All Entries) Technology Technology and Libraries Source Type: organizations
Medical research should include more women participants and examine the role of gender in disease incidence and treatment
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Are the health needs of women adequately addressed by medical research as it is currently conducted? In the May issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, a team of Australian researchers and two cardiologists closely examine this question. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Medlineplus health information in multiple languages
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MedlinePlus has released a multilingual feature, providing access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish. This new service, linked from the MedlinePlus homepage and available directly at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/languages.html, benefits people who prefer to read consumer health information in their native language. It also helps the information professionals and health care [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: arpitabose Tags: Consumer Health News from NLM/NIH Source Type: organizations
Micro award and small project award recipients announced
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NN/LM MAR) is pleased to announce the awarding of MicroAwards to the following network members:
Shelly Warwick
Touro-Harlem Medical Library, New York, NY
Project: Library Branding Design Project
Nancy Glassman
D. Samuel Gottesman Library, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Project: Let Me Show You How It’s Done (Glance subscription)
Peter [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: kathel dunn Tags: Funding General (All Entries) Source Type: organizations
Reaching out to parish nurses
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By Sue Coenen, MLIS, MS
Outreach Librarian
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
The Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries recently collaborated with six parish nurses in Milwaukee’s central city on a National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM GMR) Outreach Express Award entitled LCD Projectors for Parish Nurses Serving Milwaukee’s Central City. The projectors, which were [...] (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jacqueline Leskovec Tags: General Source Type: organizations
Searching for health disparities and minority health information resources
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When searching the medical literature for health disparities and minority health information resources, be sure to take a look at the National Library of Medicine’s Health Disparities Home Page search http://www.nlm.nih.gov/services/health_disparities.html This page includes a link to a pre-formulated search strategy on PubMed, Also included on this page are links to other NLM resources, links from NIH and HHS, and various foundations focusing on health disparities.
The Public Health Partners website also includes pre-formulated searches of PubMed in the Healthy People 2010 focus areas. http://phpartners.org/hp/index.h...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community Health NLM Announcements Public Health Source Type: news
Nlm aids federal effort to distribute revised hazmat guidebooks to emergency first responders
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it is granting emergency responders electronic access to the Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 (ERG2008), through laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs), under a joint effort between DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library and a component of the National Institutes of Health. This new hazmat safety guide for police, fire and other emergency response organizations is designed to aid emergency response personnel who may be the first to arrive at the ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Emergency Planning NLM Announcements Public Health Source Type: news
Mayo researchers isolate compound that obstructs cell growth
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A natural compound extracted from the milk of coconuts has proven effective in curbing the uncontrolled growth of certain cancer tumors, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations
Mdmlg annual reports
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The MDMLG 2007-2008 Annual Reports are located at http://www.mdmlg.org/annual-reports/annual-reports-2007-2008.htm (Source: MDMLG / Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group)
Source: MDMLG / Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group - May 12, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Valerie Reid Source Type: organizations
European stroke conference
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17th Conference, Nice, May 2008: Abstracts
Including 2nd Stroke Meeting for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Occupational Therapists, Study/Monitoring Assistants (ISBN: 978-3-8055-8588-0) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Source: Karger Publishers - May 10, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: info
International society of skin pharmacology
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Meeting Highlights
Washington, August 2007 (ISBN: 978-3-8055-8637-5) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Source: Karger Publishers - May 10, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: info
National knowledge week on rhinitis 12 - 16 may 2008
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An update of the evidence on this topic from the ENT and Adiology Specialsit Library. (Source: NLH)
Source: NLH - May 9, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Introducing nikki dettmar, acting education and assessment coordinator
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Hello to all, and for many in our region this is a “It’s great to see you again!” introduction. My name is Nikki Dettmar and as of May 1st I am the Acting Education & Assessment Coordinator here in the Pacific Northwest Region. My job duties include developing educational activities in web-based learning formats, [...] (Source: Dragonfly)
Source: Dragonfly - May 9, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: nikki Tags: News From the RML Training & Education Source Type: organizations
Vital signs: midwest mla / mhsla call for papers
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2008 Midwest Chapter MLA / MHSLA Joint Conference
by Barbara Platts, MLIS, AHIP
Munson Healthcare
Traverse City, MI
The Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference Program Committee invites proposals for contributed papers relating to the conference theme of Vital Signs: Keeping You and Your Library Vibrant and Healthy. Topics may be informational or research-oriented and should fall into [...] (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - May 9, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Barbara Platts Tags: General News from the Region Source Type: organizations
Vital signs: midwest mla / mhsla call for posters
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2008 Midwest Chapter MLA / MHSLA Joint Conference
by Barbara Platts, MLIS, AHIP
Munson Healthcare
Traverse City, MI
The Midwest MLA/MHSLA Program Committee invites poster session proposals for the Midwest MLA / MHSLA Conference in Troy, Michigan, October 17-21, 2008. Here is an opportunity to present your research, best practices, library services, technologies and all health sciences ideas [...] (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - May 9, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Barbara Platts Tags: General News from the Region Source Type: organizations
Nlm technical bulletin, may-jun 2008, health disparities added to special queries
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The NLM Special Queries page now includes a link to a new subject page on health disparities. (Source: NLM Technical Bulletin)
Source: NLM Technical Bulletin - May 8, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Nlm technical bulletin, may-jun 2008, medlineplus debuts health information in multiple languages
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On May 7, 2008, MedlinePlus introduced a multilingual feature, providing access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish. This new service benefits people who prefer to read health information in their native language. It also helps the information professionals and health care providers who serve them. The collection contains over 2,500 links to information in more than 40 languages and covers nearly 250 Health Topics. (Source: NLM Technical Bulletin)
Source: NLM Technical Bulletin - May 8, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Is your keyboard making you sick?
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Dr. Steve Berger, GIDEON’s Chief Medical Advisor, is quoted in the article “Is Your Keyboard Making You Sick?” in the US News and Report:
“The bottom line is it’s actually nothing to worry about,” says Steve Berger, director of microbiology and tropical medicine at the Tel Aviv Medical Center. “We’re living in a sea of bacteria. The germs that you’re dealing with are normal bacteria, and nobody’s going to catch anthrax or Ebola or anything from a keyboard.”
ShareThis (Source: GIDEON blog)
Source: GIDEON blog - May 8, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Uri Blackman Tags: Press Tips health tips keyboard Source Type: blogs
Mar to launch strategic plan at mla
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Mark your MLA calendar for the launch of the Middle Atlantic Region Strategic Plan!
Based on feedback from network member libraries in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and with the endorsement of the Regional Advisory Committee, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Middle Atlantic Region (MAR) is pleased to invite [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 8, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Sue Tags: @ the RML General (All Entries) Source Type: organizations
Lyme disease revisited - lesser-known facts
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As America once again enters the “Lyme disease season” information regarding this major infectious disease continues to evolve rapidly. The following material has been generated using GIDEON, an interactive on line program that can be used to diagnose or explore the status of all infectious diseases: signs and symptoms, status in every country, ongoing epidemics, antibiotics, vaccines, parasites, virus … in real time. So, let’s test your knowledge about Lyme disease:
True or false: Lyme disease is a relatively new infection that is primarily limited to the United States.
You have probably heard ...
Source: GIDEON blog - May 8, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Steve Berger Tags: Epidemiology Graphs Images lyme disease united states wordwide Source Type: blogs
How mashups work
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A mashup is a web application that combines data from more than one source into a new, integrated tool (adopted from Wikipedia). For instance, disease data can be mashed-up with Google Maps to create a clickable disease map giving vivid interpretation of outbreaks in different regions around the globe. Mashups have shown great potential in [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - May 7, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news
Rct results may not always provide the best evidence for therapy recommendations.
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Study to evaluate quality of randomised controlled trials. (Source: NLH - Document Of The Week)
Source: NLH - Document Of The Week - May 7, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: organizations
Gmr year 3 funding announcement
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GMR began a new year on May 1, 2008. We are delighted to announce that we again have multiple funding opportunities for Network members for Year 3 of our contract with the National Library of Medicine (NLM). For a summary, go to: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/current.html
We offer two types of funding; Awards are for under $5000, and Subcontracts [...] (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - May 7, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ruth Holst Tags: Advocacy From the GMR Add new tag Source Type: organizations
Medlineplus now with multilingual enhancement
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As of today May 7, 2008, MedlinePlus® has a multilingual feature, providing access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish. This new service benefits people who prefer to read consumer health information in their native language. It also helps the information professionals and health care providers who serve them. Over [...] (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - May 7, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jacqueline Leskovec Tags: Consumer Health News from NIH/NLM Source Type: organizations
Medlineplus enhancement
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On May 7, 2008, MedlinePlus debuted a multilingual feature, providing access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish. This new service benefits people who prefer to read consumer health information in their native language. It also helps the information professionals and health care providers who serve them.
Users can navigate the new collection of health information in multiple languages either by language or by topic. A page listing all of the languages covered is linked from the MedlinePlus homepage http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/languages.html. Users can browse these...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 7, 2008 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community Health Consumer Health NLM Announcements Source Type: news
