MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'News from the Division of Specialized Information Services' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:10:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628576&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmap.nlm.nih.gov%2Ftoxmap%2Fnews%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoxmap-now-includes-tri-2010-data.html (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628576 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:49:33 +0100 5628576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494906&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmap.nlm.nih.gov%2Ftoxmap%2Fnews%2F2011%2F11%2Flearn-about-toxic-chemicals-used-in-hydraulic-fracturing.html TOXMAP now provides information on the toxic chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Companies involved in hydraulic fracturing are not currently required to report to the US EPA Toxics Release Inventory Program and so are not represented in TOXMAP. However, TOXMAP provides information on many of the most toxic chemicals used. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494906 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:22:07 +0100 5494906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304398&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov%2Ftext_version%2Flocations.php%3Fid%3D145 Tox Town has added a funeral home location page. Funeral home employees are exposed to a number of health and safety concerns. Visit the new location page to learn about possible employee exposure to various chemicals, including formaldehye and solvents, and bloodborne pathogens. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304398 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:30:30 +0100 5304398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208724&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fchildrensdrugs.html Developing and Using Medicines for Children provides links to resources that can help researchers, medical professionals and parents provide effective medicines and administer them safely. The links include information about pediatric drug development, clinical trials, and existing laws and regulations. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208724 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:20:51 +0100 5208724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020741&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchemm.nlm.nih.gov%2F CHEMM enables first responders and other healthcare providers and planners to plan for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of mass-casualty incidents involving accidental or terrorist chemical releases. CHEMM is a web-based resource that is downloadable in advance so that it is available during an event if the Internet is not accessible. It provides evidence-based information and guidance on a wide variety of topics, including quick chemical identification, acute patient care guidelines, and initial event activities. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020741 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:05:33 +0100 5020741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009941&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxnet.nlm.nih.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Fsis%2Fhtmlgen%3FLACT LactMed added 19 of an expected 100 CAM products (cabbage, comfrey, lecithin, milk thistle, blessed thistle, stinging nettle, St. John's wort, garlic, fenugreek, blue cohosh, black cohosh, raspberry leaf, ginger, coenzyme Q10, borage, caraway, coriander, fennel, anise). These records focus on supplements that are frequently used by nursing mothers, including those claiming to stimulate lactation. A complete list of CAM records in the database can be found by using the search term “complementary therapies” in the main LactMed search box. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009941 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:24:32 +0100 5009941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960894&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxnet.nlm.nih.gov%2Fhelp%2Flactmedapp.htm The LactMed App lets you search the LactMed database from your mobile device. The database includes drug information on the possible effects on lactation and on breastfed infants, maternal and infant drug levels, and alternative drugs to consider. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960894 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:57:36 +0100 4960894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831472&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fapp%2Fembryo%2Fid422337604 SIS has released "Embryo", a new app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad. It is a collaboration between the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD), the Virtual Human Embryo Project (Louisiana State University) and the National Museum of Health & Medicine's Human Developmental Anatomy Center. The Embryo app provides a collection of digital serial sections of early stage human embryos. Features include human fertilization videos, photo micrographs of early-stage embryo development, 2D and 3D digital images using visual stack dissections, and a pregnancy calculator. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831472 Tue, 17 May 2011 18:18:11 +0100 4831472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4686417&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxnet.nlm.nih.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Fsis%2Fhtmlgen%3FHSDB . The chemical structures can be viewed in the HSDB record header with the chemical name and registry number. Users can save the chemical structure as a ".png" file using a right mouse click. This feature is not available via the HSDB document download feature. These structures are also available in: Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System (CCRIS), Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD)™, GENETOX, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) and International Toxicity Estimates for Risk (ITER). (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4686417 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:15:09 +0100 4686417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575815&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgo.usa.gov%2F4EF The National Library of Medicine (NLM) requests quotations from organizations and libraries to design and conduct projects to improve access to HIV/AIDS-related health information for patients, their caregivers, and the affected community. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575815 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:15:03 +0100 4575815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561688&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fwaterpollution.html The new Water Pollution Enviro-Health Link page provides links to web resources on drinking water, water pollution, bottled water, fluoridation, water contamination, disinfection byproducts, and Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products as Pollutants (PPCPs). (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561688 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:44:02 +0100 4561688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532984&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aids.gov%2F2011%2F02%2Fm-for-mhealth-g-for-glossary.html AIDSInfo glossary now a mobile app (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532984 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:10:24 +0100 4532984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4451384&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmap.nlm.nih.gov . (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4451384 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:42:02 +0100 4451384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4332354&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Specialized Information Services Division announces the launch of the Environmental Health Student Portal. The web site introduces middle school students to environmental health science within the context of current middle school science curriculum standards. This newest edition to the family of NLM resources for students is free and does not require a subscription. The web site has links to government and other reviewed and selected sites and provides a safe and reliable environment for teachers and students to study the environment and its impact on health. The Environmental Health Student Portal allows students to conduct research, play games related to environmental health, locate science fair projects, and view videos. Teachers can use the site t... News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4332354 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:27:36 +0100 4332354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285764&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fhexavalentchromium.html The Enviro-Health Links topic page on hexavalent chromium and other chromium compounds provides links to materials on this drinking water contaminant and its effects on human health. Also included are links to regulations and policy, and TOXNET and PubMed searches. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285764 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:33:56 +0100 4285764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4208679&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fphpreparedness.nlm.nih.gov The Resource Guide for Public Health Preparedness is now a featured resource on the Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) web site. The Resource Guide was first developed by the New York Academy of Medicine Library in 2002 with funding from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR). The Guide is now jointly funded by NICHSR and DIMRC. The Guide provides access to no-cost web materials on public health preparedness topics for the public health workforce. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4208679 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:11:53 +0100 4208679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109967&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov%2Fdimrc%2Fhaitiearthquake.html on the Health Resources for Haiti, Post-Earthquake page. They are in the first section titled "Earthquakes and Health". This page also includes extensive resources on many other topics relevant to post-disaster health care in Haiti, including resources in French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109967 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:02:21 +0100 4109967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089640&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov%2F The NLM Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) Web pages have a new look. The DIMRC pages have been redesigned to enhance access to the many and diverse NLM resources useful for disaster and emergency readiness, response, and recovery. Emergency responders will find links to the WISER resource for hazardous materials incidents and the Radiation Emergency Medical Management site. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089640 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:24:16 +0100 4089640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3984392&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fm.aidsinfo.nih.gov%2F AIDSinfo now offers a mobile site for accessing its resources and information on-the-go. The new site optimizes many of the main site’s features for phones and other mobile devices. JavaScript must be enabled on your device for the mobile site to function properly. The following AIDSinfo features are available on the mobile site: Guidelines, Clinical Trials, Drugs, Glossary, e-newsletter, Twitter, HIV Awareness Days, and Questions. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3984392 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:54:13 +0100 3984392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3962957&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxtown.nlm.nih.gov%2Ftext_version%2Fchemicals.php Tox Town has added 6 new chemical pages that are also available in Spanish: 1) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos (HAP) 2) Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs), Éteres difenílicos polibromados (PBDE) 3) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Cloruro de polivinilo (PVC) 4) Perchlorate, Perclorato 5) Methanol, Metanol and 6) Ethylene Oxide, Óxido de etileno (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3962957 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:17:29 +0100 3962957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3948037&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fpesticides.html%23a1 A section on the use of pesticides to control bed bugs has been added to the Enviro-Health Links page on Pesticide Exposure (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3948037 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:32:31 +0100 3948037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3944123&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fanimals.html Animals in Disasters provides links to information on preparing disasters if you have animals. Included are links to information on rescue, animal handling for emergency responders, how to care for livestock during emergencies, carcass disposal, the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006, and Spanish language materials. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3944123 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:08:18 +0100 3944123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3878218&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxnet.nlm.nih.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Fsis%2Fhtmlgen%3FHSDB The records contain data on human health effects, animal toxicity studies, environmental fate and exposure, hazard information and more. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3878218 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:03:37 +0100 3878218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3796269&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwiser.nlm.nih.gov%2Fdownloads_blackberry.html%3Femail The National Library of Medicine (NLM) WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) has released WISER for BlackBerry. This release features quick online access to WISER's full database of chemical, biological, and radiological substances and easy access to WISER's help identify capability and full suite of tools. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3796269 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:38:36 +0100 3796269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3768548&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhpd.nlm.nih.gov%2F The Household Products Database now includes 10,000 brand name products, 3,214 ingredients, and 395 manufacturers. In addition, 4,111 products are now linked to the complete Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3768548 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:06:11 +0100 3768548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3765277&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffdasis.nlm.nih.gov This database provides access to the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) assigned to substances by the FDA Substance Registration System. The UNII is an essential element required for the listing of substances in the FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL). The Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS) of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the FDA collaborated to make access to this code easier. Users entering a substance name or a UNII will be directed to the FDA record. Spell checking and autosuggest are available for each query. If no UNII is available for a substance, the user is referred to the FDA to request one. Links to the NLM ChemIDplus and the Drug Information Portal are provided for most drugs. The database is updated weekly with data provided by FDA. (Source... News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3765277 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:29:47 +0100 3765277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3727735&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebmeeting.nih.gov%2Fp59658410%2F The Resources for Disaster Planning and Response presentation given at the 2010 Medical Library Association meeting in Washington, DC is now available online. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3727735 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:47:57 +0100 3727735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3719803&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebmeeting.nih.gov%2Fp61848629%2F The Toxicology & Environmental Health Update given at the 2010 Medical Library Association meeting in Washington, DC is now available online. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3719803 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:38:20 +0100 3719803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684895&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Freunite%2Fid368052994%3Fmt%3D8 Reunite advances capabilities of the iPhone app "Found in Haiti" and has been developed as a part of ongoing research in improving post-disaster family reunification technologies. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684895 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:09:39 +0100 3684895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3667864&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fapp%2Fhealth-hotlines%2Fid376404746%3Fmt%3D8 Health Hotlines is now available as an app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Health Hotlines is also compatible with the iPad. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3667864 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:37:50 +0100 3667864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649841&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fwiser-for-iphone-ipod-touch%2Fid375185381%3Fmt%3D8 WISER is now available as an app for the iPhone and iPod touch. WISER is also compatible with the iPad. Content and functionality of this application will be enhanced in the coming months and a WISER for Blackberry version also is coming soon. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649841 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:27:25 +0100 3649841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3596848&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fid372600451 You can download the REMM APP from iTunes, or search for "radiation emergency" at the iTunes Store. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3596848 Tue, 25 May 2010 13:57:43 +0100 3596848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3535460&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.remm.nlm.gov%2F The Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM) web portal has been renamed. The new name is Radiation Emergency Medical Management. REMM’s home page URL and all interior page URLs are unchanged. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3535460 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:56:49 +0100 3535460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3516605&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov%2Fdimrc%2Foilspills.html Crude Oil Spills and Human Health links to resources on crude oil spills and possible human health effects. This page may be of use to those concerned about the recent spill and subsequent controlled burning of crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico following the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit oil platform. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3516605 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:37:55 +0100 3516605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499998&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fclimatechange.html Climate Change and Human Health provides links to materials about the potential effects on health from events such as sea-level rise, heat waves, or poor air quality. Also included are links to regulations and policy and pre-formulated TOXNET and PubMed searches. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499998 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:11:38 +0100 3499998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3491756&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.remm.nlm.gov%2F We strongly suggest you update any versions of REMM you have previously downloaded to your computer, USB drive, or mobile device: REMM for computer or USB devices, Mobile REMM Version 1.2 for mobile devices, Blackberry® (device reboot required), Windows Mobile®, and Palm OS® (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3491756 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:29:51 +0100 3491756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3396509&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov%2Ftext_version%2Fchemicals.php%3Fid%3D69 Tox Town releases a Bisphenol A (BPA) page. The summary can also be found in Spanish at http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/espanol/chemicals.php?id=70 (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3396509 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:01:57 +0100 3396509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281114&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisaster.nlm.nih.gov%2Fdimrc%2Fwidgetdimrc.html The Haiti widget can be added to a web site and provides links to free health resource information for recovery in Haiti. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281114 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:30:16 +0100 3281114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3237166&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmap.nlm.nih.gov%2F TOXMAP now includes 2008 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI). Other TOXMAP updates include the ability to view search results in Google Maps and in Google Earth and a new look for the TOXMAP FAQs. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3237166 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:43:13 +0100 3237166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3209677&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fdrywall.html The Imported (Chinese) Drywall Enviro-Health Link page links to resources about the research into and guides to dealing with imported drywall. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3209677 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:43:13 +0100 3209677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195105&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisaster.nlm.nih.gov%2Fdimrc%2Fhaitiearthquake.html The Haiti Earthquake Resource pages provides links to information resources of use in responding to the Haiti earthquake. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195105 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:25:01 +0100 3195105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3147115&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhazmap.nlm.nih.gov Agents added to Haz-Map include 60 assorted metal compounds, 100 rare earth metals, 10 uranium compounds, 16 metallic perchlorate compounds, 9 thiols, 4 sulfites, 20 nitriles, 6 glycol ethers, 4 fluorides, 7 aldehydes, and 5 acid anhydrides. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3147115 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:38:23 +0100 3147115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076863&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxlearn.nlm.nih.gov ToxLearn is a multi-module online learning tool that provides an introduction to toxicology. It can be used as an ancillary curriculum to a first-level undergraduate toxicology course, and can provide users of NLM toxicology databases with a working knowledge of basic toxicology principles. "Introduction to Toxicology and Dose-Response" is the first module. Additional units will be made available as they are completed. ToxLearn is an update of the Toxicology Tutor (Tox Tutor). Both Tox Tutor and ToxLearn will be available while ToxLearn is finished. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076863 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:39:32 +0100 3076863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921608&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxnet.nlm.nih.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Fsis%2Fhtmlgen%3FHSDB Seven HSDB nanomaterial records were added to HSDB: Carbon nanotubes, Fullerenes, Silver nanoparticles, Iron nanoparticles, Titanium oxide nanoparticles, Zinc oxide nanoparticles, and Cerium oxide nanoparticles. Information on hollow, spherical or ellipsoidal carbon nanostructures is found in the fullerenes record. The carbon nanotubes record contains information on tubular or lattice materials. More information and/or records will be added as data become available. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921608 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:12:50 +0100 2921608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748871&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwiser.nlm.nih.gov%2F . WISER for Windows has a new and improved user interface that includes 1) The Known Substance and Help Identify Unknown Chemical result lists are always visible, reducing unnecessary navigation; 2) An enhanced data menu maintains the context of the previous selection and can be kept open for quick navigation; 3) Substances can now be compared directly using a synchronized data menu; 4) Substance tabs and new auto-arrange features allow the viewing of multiple substances. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748871 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:19:06 +0100 2748871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635646&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmystery.nlm.nih.gov%2Fabout.html%23wallpaper A series of three wallpaper designs are now available for fans of ToxMystery. The cheery designs show Toxie the Cat in his Earth Day T-Shirt and come in three colors. You can download the wallpaper from http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/about.html#wallpaper. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635646 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:48:27 +0100 2635646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2581923&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmap.nlm.nih.gov%2F TOXMAP now has updated mortality data and a new look for its News. Other TOXMAP updates include the ability to enter map descriptions to saved search results, a TOXMAP widget and a TOXMAP toolbar. The TOXMAP widget allows you or your users to launch a TOXMAP search from your blog, wiki, or Web page. Enter a ZIP code into the widget to see a map of TRI facilities and Superfund NPL sites, or click "More info" to go to the TOXMAP home page. The TOXMAP Toolbar lets you search TRI releases, Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites by contaminant, or TRI facilities and Superfund NPL sites by ZIP code-- all from your browser search box. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2581923 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:12:30 +0100 2581923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2383548&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fnews.html The Specialized Information Services Division (SIS) will be hosting a symposium as part of the activities surrounding the 75th meeting of the Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) Scientific Review Panel (SRP). The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 1-5 PM in the Lister Hill Auditorium at the National Library of Medicine. Please visit the NLM web site for directions (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2383548 Fri, 01 May 2009 21:59:23 +0100 2383548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2370703&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fswineflu.html This page contains links to resources about the 2009 Swine Flu outbreak, including transmission, prevention, treatment, and the genetic makeup of the influenza virus. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2370703 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:56:01 +0100 2370703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305082&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmap.nlm.nih.gov The 2007 EPA Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) has been added to TOXMAP. In addition, TOXMAP now offers the ability to save one's search results, the ability to zoom to U.S. Indian reservations, and county and Congressional district boundaries that can be toggled on/off. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305082 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:49:05 +0100 2305082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168223&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdietarysupplements.nlm.nih.gov%2F The Dietary Supplements Labels Database now includes several interface improvements, more products, and an auto-complete (search) feature. Other recent additions/changes include: 1) A search box on every page, 2) Age/gender categories under “Products”, 3) Glossary page with A-Z anchor links, 4) Updated FDA Recalls, FDA MedWatch and FTC Actions, 5) More products (3000), and 6) New “Help” page. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168223 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:06:51 +0100 2168223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084440&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fcoalashspill.html Resources on the December 2008 TVA Kingston Fossil Plant Fly Ash Release, including the potential effects of fly ash exposure on human health. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084440 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:06:51 +0100 2084440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028215&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fremm.nlm.gov%2Fdownloadmremm.htm The Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM) can now be downloaded to mobile devices(Blackberry, Windows Mobile, and Palm) with selected key files from the full online version. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028215 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:06:51 +0100 2028215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1924983&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdruginfo.nlm.nih.gov The Drug Information Portal now covers over 16,000 drugs. Other recent changes include: 1) Direct searching of drug categories, which are derived from the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH®) Pharmacological Action field, 2) Name and category suggestions, to eliminate common spelling errors, 3) Phrase parser that assists users in finding drug names within phrases, 4) The addition of the MeSH notes, when available, to spell checker results to make selection of a possible answer easier, and 5) Searches retrieving multiple results now sorted by frequency of citation in PubMed®, from highest to lowest. This tends to show the most commonly used drugs first. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924983 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:55:51 +0100 1924983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856637&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhazmap.nlm.nih.gov%2F The latest Haz-Map update includes 180 new chemical profiles, submitted by the United States Department of Labor. Haz-Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the health effects of exposure to chemicals and biologicals at work. Haz-Map links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms. It covers 2030 agents, and 225 occupational diseases. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856637 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:06:34 +0100 1856637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625914&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoxmystery.nlm.nih.gov%2Fespanol.html ToxMystery, the National Library of Medicine interactive learning site for kids, now has a home page in Spanish. The new home page allows users to start the game in Spanish, with Toxie the Cat helping them to explore the site's "house of hazards." Gamers can move between Spanish and English by selecting the language tab in the upper right of the page. An illustrated glossary of the words used in ToxMystery has also been added to the Teacher's Resource page. The glossary is available in Spanish from the "Para maestros" section. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625914 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:06:34 +0100 1625914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1547308&cid=s_37161_10_f&fid=37161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsis.nlm.nih.gov%2Fenviro%2Fdisasterrecovery.html A new Enviro-Health Link page on Disaster Recovery and Environmental Health was released by the Specialized Information Services Division. This new web bibliography brings together resources on recovering from a disaster whether natural or manmade. Among the resources are guides for state and local officials, links to state emergency management offices, information for emergency responders, guidelines for workers involved in environmental cleanup and handling hazardous chemicals. (Source: News from the Division of Specialized Information Services) News from the Division of Specialized Information Services news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1547308 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:10:05 +0100 1547308