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Latest news on planned strike by patient-care workers unions at UC, UCLA
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union, which represents more than 12,500 University of California patient care employees, has asked its members to strike at UC medical centers May 21–22. AFSCME-represented service workers and members of the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union, which represents about 3,300 UC health care professionals, are expected to hold sympathy strikes. Please check back at this page for updates. May 20: UC announced that in response to a request filed by the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), S...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

New £23m research unit will use advances in genetics to help reduce risk of disease
A new £23million research unit is announced today, that will exploit the latest advances in genetics to improve understanding of how changes to lifestyle or environment, as well as pharmacological interventions, can reduce the risk of disease. The Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU), jointly funded by the Medical Research Council and the University of Bristol, will launch on 1 June 2013. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Press releases Source Type: news

No-treatment approach may be best choice for older prostate cancer patients
Older prostate cancer patients with other underlying health conditions should think twice before committing to surgery or radiation therapy for their cancer, according to a multi-center study led by researchers from the UCLA Department of Urology. The study reports 14-year survival outcomes for 3,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer between 1994 and 1995. The results suggest that older patients with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer who have at least three underlying health problems, or comorbidities, are much more likely to die of something other than their cancer. "For men with low-to-intermediate...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Surgical Quality of Care in Esophageal MalignanciesSurgical Quality of Care in Esophageal Malignancies
Learn more out about quality parameters for leak rates, overall morbidity and mortality in esophageal cancer surgery. Future Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Youths and a 'hookup culture'
Romance may be getting short shrift among college students these days, replaced instead with quick "hookups" devoid of any real emotion, a new book argues. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fossil brain teaser
A new study conducted at the University of Bristol and published online today in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology sheds light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Press releases Source Type: news

Spanish Smoking Relapse Prevention
Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute "Libres para Siempre" ("Forever Free®"), a Spanish smoking relapse prevention booklet series. Their analysis found that 10 agencies distributed the booklets actively and passively, but those methods may not have helped the material reach its intended audience, Spanish-speaking smokers who have quit but are at risk for relapse. Their study appeared in a recent issue of the Journal of Cancer Education... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Smoking / Quit Smoking Source Type: news

Philosopher Luce Irigaray awarded Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship at the University of Bristol
Philosopher Luce Irigaray (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France) has been awarded a Visiting Professorship by the Leverhulme Trust to collaborate with Dr Maria Fannin in the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol over a period of two years (2013-2014). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Press releases Source Type: news

SUMO wrestling cells reveal new protective mechanism target for stroke
Scientists investigating the interaction of a group of proteins in the brain responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage have identified a new target that could increase cell survival. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Press releases Source Type: news

The Role Played By Processing Bodies In Cell Survival And Protection Against Viral Infection
As scientists learn more about processing bodies (PBs), granules present within normal cells, they are unraveling the complex role PBs play in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating RNA metabolism and cell signaling. Emerging research is revealing how virus infection alters PBs to enhance viral replication and how, in turn, PBs are able respond and limit a virus's ability to reproduce. This novel mechanism allows PBs to contribute to the body's immune defenses, as described in an article in DNA and Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Parental Communication Improves Students' Diet And Physical Activity
College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State. "Only a third of college students consumes a diet that is consistent with national recommendations," said Meg Small, research associate in the Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development. "In addition, college students' physical activity levels decline from the first semester to their seventh semester... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news

Volunteers needed for PTSD, depression studies
Baylor College of Medicine researchers are seeking volunteers for a study about the effectiveness of a new drug for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in women and a study about the efficacy of a medication in Treatment Resistant Depression. (Source: Baylor College of Medicine News)
Source: Baylor College of Medicine News - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

AGA Student Research Fellowships enable 30 young investigators to further their research careers
(American Gastroenterological Association) The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Research Foundation has announced the 2013 Student Research Fellowship Award recipients. The awards are intended to stimulate interest in research careers in digestive diseases among high school, undergraduate, graduate and medical school students. The high school recipients are funded by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Latest social science research booklet produced
(SAGE Publications) The Campaign will launch its latest Making the Case for the Social Science booklet next month, on the theme of longitudinal reseach into areas such as education and health. The booklet will be launched on June 11 by David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, and Polly Toynbee, writer and Guardian columnist. The launch will be held at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills conference center in London before an audience of policy makers and social scientists. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Gym class reduces probability of obesity, study finds for first time
(Cornell University) Little is known about the effect of physical education on child weight, but a new study from Cornell University finds that increasing the amount of time that elementary schoolchildren spent in gym class reduces the probability of obesity. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Study shows how bilinguals switch between languages
(Association for Psychological Science) Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research conducted at the University of Arizona. The research, to be published in a forthcoming issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, addresses enduring questions in bilingual studies about how bilingual speakers hear and process sound in two different languages. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Male nurse
Tales from a male nurse: Actually, two male nurses were interviewed about their experiences in nursing, and what they've learned working in the female-dominated industry of nursing. (Source: About.com Health Careers)
Source: About.com Health Careers - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: healthcareers.guide at about.com Tags: careers Source Type: news

Simulator Helps Asthma Patients Breathe Easier (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- A 5-minute test with a simulator helps asthma patients learn how to correctly use their inhalers, nearly doubling the chance of being in therapeutic range at the next visit, researchers reported here. (Source: MedPage Today Pulmonary)
Source: MedPage Today Pulmonary - May 19, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Brain Stimulation - A Fast And Painless Way To Improve Math Ability And More
In the future, if you want to improve your ability to manipulate numbers in your head, you might just plug yourself in. So say researchers who reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on studies of a harmless form of brain stimulation applied to an area known to be important for math ability. "With just five days of cognitive training and noninvasive, painless brain stimulation, we were able to bring about long-lasting improvements in cognitive and brain functions," says Roi Cohen Kadosh of the University of Oxford... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychology / Psychiatry Source Type: news

In US, 20% Of Children Have A Mental Disorder
Nearly 20% of children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder, and the number has been increasing for over a decade, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report covered the topic of mental disorders among children aged 3 to 17 for the first time. The investigators found that childhood mental illnesses affect up to one in five children and cost close to $247 billion per year in medical expenses, juvenile justice, and special education... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Taking Back What's Been Stolen
Announcing the publication of the first workbook to help people with compulsive stealing disorders.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 18, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Samantha Smithstein, Psy.D. Tags: Addiction Education Self-Help Therapy 30 million compulsive stealing consumer reports criminal charges department of justice destructive behavior household products kleptomania kleptomaniacs lifetime prevalence national epidemi Source Type: news

The Brain Rewires Itself After Damage Or Injury
When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, say life scientists from UCLA and Australia who have pinpointed the regions of the brain involved in creating those alternate pathways - often far from the damaged site... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

My Middle Schooler is Talking About Having Sex
What to Do About Middle Schoolers & Sexread more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - May 18, 2013 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Dr. Barbara Greenberg, Ph.D. Tags: Depression Sex birth contol dating diseases education family friends girls having sex high schoolers intercourse junior high school middle schooler mommybloggers neck of the woods oral sex perspective proud mother rea Source Type: news

Prophylactic Mastectomy
A prophylactic mastectomy may be done to reduce the risk of breast cancer. A prophylactic mastectomy may also be called a preventive mastectomy. Learn the definition of a prophylactic mastectomy here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - May 18, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Can I Inherit Colon Cancer?
Although you cannot inherit colon cancer, you can inherit specific gene mutations that greatly increase your risk for the disease. Learn more about these familial gene mutations, genetic testing, and colon cancer screening recommendations. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - May 18, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Recovering Following Bowel Sur
Bowel surgery for colon cancer will have physical and emotional impacts. Learn more about what to expect following surgery and how to help your body heal and recover. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - May 18, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Grants and Proposal Writing
Presenter: Kate Flewelling, Outreach Ccordinator, NN/LM MAR Location: Free, Online Description: Designed for beginning grant proposal writers, this class presents a general overview of the grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required in a successful proposal. Each component of the grant writing process will be addressed, including: documenting the need; [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 17, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Education Funding Source Type: news

Proposals Due for 2013 MAC MLA Annual Meeting
The MAC Contributed Papers and Posters committees invite you to submit your proposals for the 2013 MAC MLA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from October 13 through 15, 2013 at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel. Papers and posters may range from innovative program descriptions to reports on collaborative outreach activities to behind the scenes technical innovation. [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 17, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Consumer Health Education In the Region Outreach Public Health Technology and Libraries Source Type: news

Mental Health Symposium
Here’s a wonderful opportunity to attend a symposium with nationally known speakers to help improve the link between quality mental health care and quality primary care. It’s partially supported by a HRSA Grant for Physician Faculty Development in Primary Care, so tuition is very reasonable. The registration brochure and program are available at: http://www.neomed.edu/familymedicine. Advancing Mental [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 17, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Education Source Type: news

PhD Studentship Now Available for Research into Evidence Aid
PhD studentship now available for research into Evidence Aid More details available from: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/pgd/PostgraduateResearch/PostgraduateStudentshipsandAwards/CentreforPublicHealthPhDStudentships201314/TheeffectsofEvidenceAidondecisionmakinginpublichealthdisastersituations/ Deadline: 31 May 2013 Evidence Aid was established following the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in December 2004. It uses knowledge from Cochrane Reviews and other systematic reviews to provide reliable, up-to-date evidence on interventions that might be considered in the [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 17, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Funding Source Type: news

Practice in Action Webinar Series: Finding Foundation and Government Grant Funding
June 13, 2013 11:30 – 12:30 EDT Presenter: Barbara L. Folb, MM, MLS, MPH, Public Health Informationist; Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh This presentation will describe an approach to planning and carrying out a systematic search for funding opportunities from foundations and government agencies, and demonstrate some basic skills in using the most [...] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - May 17, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Education Funding Source Type: news

Surgeons-in-training dislike new work hours: survey
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most surgeons-in-training dislike new rules that limit how many hours they can work, according to a new study that also found the majority said they skirt the restrictions. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
WebMD Medical News By Bara Vaida Reviewed by Lisa Zamosky May 8, 2013 — Now that the federal government is building health insurance Marketplaces (also called Exchanges) in 34 states, the question is: Will customers come? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government division overseeing the roll out of the new Marketplaces, is getting ready. It recently announced that thousands of people will be hired to staff call centers tied to the Marketplaces. Beginning in June, 7,000 to 9,000 additional people will answer phones through CMS’s “1-800-Medicare” help line, 24 hours a day, ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

Surgeons-in-Training Dislike New Work Hours: Survey
Most surgeons-in-training dislike new rules that limit how many hours they can work, according to a new study that also found the majority said they skirt the restrictions.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers, Surgery (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

DSM-5: Where Do We Go From Here?
Education and discussion will be the most powerful ways to mitigate the risks of DSM-5. The more people know about psychiatric diagnosis, the more safe, accurate, and useful it will be. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study findsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Occupations, Menopause (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

2013/2014 Express Outreach Award Recipients
The NN/LM SCR is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013-2014 Express Outreach Award: Institution: Arkansas Cancer Coalition, Little Rock AR Project Title: Ensuring informed decision making among medically underserved rural cancer patients via collaboration, education, and technology Project Director: Gail Lowery Institution: Easter Seals Arkansas, Little Rock AR Project Title: Health-Able: Integrated Health Information Literacy for Families of Individuals with Disabilities Project Director: Linda Rogers Institution: Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith AR Project Title: Mercy Home Health: Healthcare Information for Home He...
Source: Network News - May 17, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Outreach Source Type: news

US College Students Recognize Mayo Clinic as an Ideal Employer
For the ninth year in a row, Mayo Clinic has been named an "Ideal Employer" by U.S. college students, according to a survey by Universum Communications. (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 17, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

US College Students Recognize Mayo Clinic as an Ideal Employer
For the ninth year in a row, Mayo Clinic has been named an "Ideal Employer" by U.S. college students, according to a survey by Universum Communications. (Source: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville News - May 17, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

US College Students Recognize Mayo Clinic as an Ideal Employer
For the ninth year in a row, Mayo Clinic has been named an "Ideal Employer" by U.S. college students, according to a survey by Universum Communications. (Source: Mayo Clinic Rochester News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Rochester News - May 17, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

Faulty Energy Production In Brain Cells Leads To Learning Disabilities
Dysfunctional mitochondria in brain cells can result in learning disabilities, according to a new study in Molecular Cell. The association between dysfunctional mitochondria and Parkinson's disease has been known, but this new study, led by neuroscientist Patrik Verstreken of VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) and KU Leuven, has revealed that it is also present in other disorders of the brain. Patrik Verstreken (VIB / KU Leuven) said: "This discovery shows that energy production in brain cells is the basis of various brain disorders... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

Urinary Retention After Urogynecologic SurgeryUrinary Retention After Urogynecologic Surgery
Does implementation of an evidence-based algorithm and comprehensive nurse education reduce the incidence of postoperative urinary retention? Urologic Nursing (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news

Preop Aerobic Exercise Training in Intra-cavity SurgeryPreop Aerobic Exercise Training in Intra-cavity Surgery
Does exercise before surgery improve surgical outcomes? British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

University research project shortlisted for Mayor's Bristol Genius Award
An ambitious scientific project which aims to transform Bristol’s urban environment for pollinating insects, while making Bristol more attractive for residents and visitors, has been shortlisted for this year's Bristol Genius Award. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 17, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Press releases Source Type: news

Bristol digs Berkeley online
The University of Bristol's annual archaeological excavations at Berkeley Castle continue this week. For the first time in the dig's nine year history, regular updates of the archaeology students' progress will be posted on Twitter, Facebook, the Bristol Dig Berkeley blog and other social media. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 17, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Press releases Source Type: news

Professor Wooley invited to address mathematical congress
Trevor Wooley, Professor of Mathematics, has been invited to give a 45-minute address at the 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians in Seoul, South Korea. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 17, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Other news Source Type: news

Research Letter Suggests Twitter May Serve As A Good Forum For Communicating Information About Acne
JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A research letter by Kamal Jethwani, M.D., M.P.H., of the Center for Connected Health, Boston, and colleagues suggests that clinicians can learn about the perceptions and misconceptions of diseases like acne via Twitter, and communicate reliable medical information on the popular social media platform... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Surgical Residents Disapprove Of 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Regulations, Survey Finds
JAMA Surgery Study Highlights In a study by Brian C. Drolet, M.D., of the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, and colleagues, the majority of surgical residents who were surveyed reported that they disapprove of the 2011 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Common Program Requirements (65.9 percent). A total of 1,013 residents in general surgery and surgical specialties at 123 ACGME-accredited teaching hospitals in the United States and U.S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Students / Training Source Type: news

Get fit to fight cancer
Staff and students who want to improve their fitness and raise money for charity have the chance to run the Bristol Half Marathon for the University Cancer Research Fund. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 17, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Staff notices Source Type: news