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Technical Session-One More Opportunity

Midcontinental Region News — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:00 +0100

If you’ve procrastinated and have just now decided that yes! you will write a proposal for the Continuity of Health Information Award. If you’re working on a proposal and want to verify that you’re covering all the pieces required, Claire Hamasu will be offering the Final technical session for this award. She will review the request for proposal and answer any questions you may have. You can get feedback on the feasibility of any aspect of your project. The session will last 1 hour. The award announcement and instructions are available at http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/Continuity.html When: Wednesday Dec 2, 2009 10am MT, 11am CT Required: A phone and an Internet connection. Where: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/nnlmmcr Login: As a guest with your first and last name. Once you lo...

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Public Health Informatics Competencies

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:13:58 +0100

The CDC has published a document containing recommended public health informatics competencies. The purpose of competencies is to “enable public health professionals to leverage the power of modern information technology in the science and practice of public health.” See: http://www.cdc.gov/InformaticsCompetencies/. [SD] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Exciting New Titles in the GMR Lending Library!

The Cornflower — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:53 +0100

Just cataloged in the GMR Lending Library and available for checkout: Staff Development Strategies That Work, edited by Georgie L. Donovan and Miguel A. Figueroa Answers to the Health Questions People Ask in Libraries, by Laura Townsend Kane, et al. Going Beyond Google: The Invisible Web in Learning and Teaching, by Jane Devine and Francine Egger-Sider Internet Cool Tools [...] (Source: The Cornflower)

Addictions Research Translated into Music Video

BHIC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:42 +0100

You-Tube Video Gives Voice to Aboriginal Women Struggling with Drug Addiction: University of Saskatchewan-Community Research Project A powerful new music video From Stilettos to Moccasins was released this week, the culmination of a unique project that gave voice to Aboriginal women healing from drug abuse, addictions and problems with the law, together with those who are helping them on their journey. The video is part of a community-based research project conducted by the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation (NNAPF), and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA). The roughly four-minute video was shared at a national CCSA conference in Halifax this week and can be viewed on You-Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QRb8wA2iHs T...

Keys for Partnership Webinar

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:58 +0100

Navigating Collaboration: A Crash Course in Connecting with the Community Episode Two: Keys for Partnership Wednesday December 2, 2009 1:00MT/2:00CT Log onto https://webmeeting.nih.gov/siobhan and sign in as a guest. You will need Internet access and a phone. Register online at http://tinyurl/mcrclasses (Registration is not required but is appreciated) Tune in to the second episode in the webinar series brought to you by the MidContinental Region’s Collaboration Working Group. Keys for Partnership will include tips on building and maintaining partnerships between libraries and organizations. For more information on the series: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/resources/community/collaboration.html [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Keys for Partnership Webinar

BHIC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:23 +0100

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Public Health News

BHIC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:59 +0100

Inventory of Program Evaluation Tools and Guidelines http://www.fhi.org/training/en/tools_guidelines/index.html Inventory of guidelines, frameworks, and manuals that provide users with instructions and step-by-step guidance to conduct program evaluations and inform program design and improvement. CDC Video Podcast: H1N1 Flu Vaccine – Why the Delay? http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=262894 This video explains how flu vaccines are made, manufactured, shipped, and how people can find vaccines in their area. Highest Rates of Obesity, Diabetes in the South, Appalachia, and Some Tribal Lands http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2009/r091119c.htm Wide sections of the Southeast, Appalachia, and some tribal lands in the West and Northern Plains have the nation′s highest rates of ...

Italian Primatological Society / Iberian Primatological Conference

Karger Publishers — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

Italian Primatological Society, 19th Meeting, Asti, April 2009 / 2nd Iberian Primatological Conference, Miraflores de la Sierra, September-October 2009: Abstracts (ISBN: 978-3-8055-9398-4) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma: 23-27 November 2009

NLH — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:42 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - eyes and vision (Source: NLH)

Update: November 20, 2009

GIDEON blog — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:30 +0100

GIDEON what's new: November 18 to November 20, 2009 Infectious Diseases - Outbreaks BotulismFinlandInfluenzaArgentina, Peru, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, United StatesMumpsIsraelInfectious Diseases - Diseases Actinomycosis< Worldwide >Adenovirus infectionHungaryAeromonas & marine Vibrio infx.< Worldwide >African tick bite fever< Worldwide >, TaiwanAmoeba - free living< Worldwide >Amoebic abscess< Worldwide >Anaplasmosis< Worldwide >Animal bite-associated infection< Worldwide >Anthrax<Bioterrorism simulator >, Bangladesh, United StatesArgentine hemorrhagic fever< Worldwide >Aspergillosis< Worldwide >Bartonellosis - cat borne< Worldwide >Blastomycosis< Worldwide >Bolivian hemorrhagic fever< Worldwide >...

Annual Evidence Update on Supportive and Palliative Care in Chronic Lung Disease: 23-27 November 2009

NLH — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - supportive and palliative care (Source: NLH)

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NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF: 2006 National Academies reports funded by National Institutes of Health

Bookshelf News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0100

The Bookshelf's collection of NIH-funded reports from the National Academies has been updated with 12 reports published in 2006: Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Recommendations for Furthering Research Barney Cohen and Jane Menken, Editors; Panel on Policy Research and Data Needs to Meet the Challenge of Aging in Africa; Committee on Population, National Research CouncilWashington, D.C.: The National Academies Press; 2006 Asbestos: Selected CancersCommittee on Asbestos: Selected Health Effects, Institute of MedicineWashington, D.C.: The National Academies Press; 2006 Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment: Moving Beyond the Nature/Nurture Debate Lyla M. Hernandez and Dan G. Blazer, Editors; Committee on Assessing Interactions Among Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Health, Board ...

HITECH Act to Tear Down e-Health Barriers

The Cornflower — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:02:50 +0100

Many of our readers were in the listening audience yesterday for the MLA webcast, “Cut the Cord: Connecting to Our Mobile Users.” In the webcast, I discussed some funding opportunities, including those in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. A part of ARRA, is the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical [...] (Source: The Cornflower)

Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Esophageal Carcinoma

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:37:30 +0100

provides both an easy-to-follow procedural manual on the laparoscopic techniques for esophageal carcinoma and a comprehensive survey of the field of surgery on esophageal carcinoma.The following procedures are presented, using detailed anatomical photographs and step-by-step descriptions:Laparoscopic Trans-hiatal ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

BMT programs at Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children's Hospital Granted Full Reaccreditation Following Audit and Site Visit

News from Mayo Clinic — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:56 +0100

The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children's Hospital, which has operated since 2003, has received full reaccreditation from the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

NLM Releases Draft SNOMED CT to ICD-9-CM Rules-Based Map To Support Reimbursement

NLM General Announcements — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:10 +0100

The U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) has released a draft rules-based mapping from SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) to the International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). The map was designed to support semi-automated administrative reporting and reimbursement for healthcare services within U.S. healthcare organizations. The NLM seeks users to “test drive” and provide feedback for the map—which will guide the development of related maps. (Source: NLM General Announcements)

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December 1, 2009 Designated World AIDS Day

Network News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:59:14 +0100

December 1, 2009, has been designated World AIDS Day, in order to bring attention to the increasing prevalence of HIV and AIDS around the world. Organizations around the world will be joining together to promote awareness and education of HIV/AIDS through a variety of events. Some statistics about HIV/AIDS in the United States: At the end of [...] (Source: Network News)

Google Launches Online H1N1, Seasonal Flu Vaccine Finder Tool

Network News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:59:52 +0100

In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Google has launched an online map tool (http://maps.google.com/maps/mpl?moduleurl=http://maps.google.com/mapfiles/mapplets/flushot/flushot.xml)designed to help users find the nearest location to get the seasonal or H1N1 flu vaccines. After users enter a ZIP code or town, the tool displays color-coded syringes on a map. (Pink syringes for seasonal flu vaccinations; [...] (Source: Network News)

Use of Social Media Tools at FEMA

Network News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:54 +0100

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been engaging in the use of Web 2.0 tools and social media sites nationwide as part of its mission to prepare the nation for disasters. FEMA’s website now has a page devoted to detailing the agency’s use of social media to connect with the public. According to the website, [...] (Source: Network News)

Wanted: Your Opinion on JEFFLINE Search

What's New on JEFFLINE — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:03 +0100

Test out our proposed new search feature on JEFFLINE and let us know what you think of it. You could even win a prize . . . We’re giving a $50 gift certificate to the lucky Jeffersonian who wins our drawing. New Homepage Search JEFFLINE’s current interface has been active for just over a year. While it’s been a big improvement overall, we’ve learned from usability tests that the search box isn’t intuitive to users. We’ve talked to faculty, staff and students in focus groups asking questions about what resources to include, where to put it, and how to present the choices. Now it’s time to kick the tires and see how it actually works for you. Please try out the searches (especially the all-in-one option), follow the results, compare the homepage sample with ...

Genetics Home Reference: protein S deficiency

NLM General Announcements — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:04 +0100

New Topics on Genetics Home Reference (Source: NLM General Announcements)

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Genetics Home Reference: protein C deficiency

NLM General Announcements — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:33 +0100

New Topics on Genetics Home Reference (Source: NLM General Announcements)

Genetics Home Reference: Miller-Dieker syndrome

NLM General Announcements — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:05 +0100

New Topics on Genetics Home Reference (Source: NLM General Announcements)

Genetics Home Reference: Jacobsen syndrome

NLM General Announcements — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:15:42 +0100

New Topics on Genetics Home Reference (Source: NLM General Announcements)

Genetics Home Reference: 16p11.2 deletion syndrome

NLM General Announcements — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:14:37 +0100

New Topics on Genetics Home Reference (Source: NLM General Announcements)

MR Angiography of the Body

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:27 +0100

Technique and Clinical Applications series: Diagnostic Imaging Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) continues to undergo exciting technological advances that are rapidly being translated into clinical practice. It also has evident advantages over other imaging modalities, including better patient safety compared with CT angiography and superior accuracy and contrast resolution compared with ultrasonography. With the aid of numerous ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

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Epidemiology and the Delivery of Health Care Services (Oleske)

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:50 +0100

Methods and Applications Epidemiology and the Delivery of Health Care ServicesMethods and Applications, Third EditionDenise M. Oleske, Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan Rising costs, aging and growing populations, and increasing competition for funds and resources are shifting the focus of health care delivery and management from the individual patient to the patient population. This ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Dural Cavernous Sinus Fistulas (Benndorf)

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:07 +0100

Diagnosis and Endovascular Therapy series: Diagnostic Imaging Dural cavernous sinus fistulas (DCSFs) represent a benign vascular disease, consisting in an arteriovenous shunt at the cavernous sinus. In the absence of spontaneous resolution, the fistula may lead to eye redness, swelling, proptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegia and visual loss. Although modern imaging techniques have improved the diagnostic, patients with low-flow DCSFs are still ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Andrology

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:02 +0100

Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction This is the 3rd, totally revised edition of a well-known textbook that continues to represent the gold standard in the literature on clinical andrology. It examines in depth all aspects of male reproductive health, encompassing the basic physiology of male reproductive function and a wide range of disorders. Each of the chapters is written by outstanding experts in the field. Among ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Handbook for Rural Health Care Ethics

Midcontinental Region News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:32:23 +0100

Dartmouth’s Department of Community and Family Medicine has published the Handbook for Rural Health Care Ethics: A Practical Guide for Professionals. This is a free resource and is available online at http://dms.dartmouth.edu/cfm/resources/ethics/chapter-00.pdf. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Grants

BHIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:12:00 +0100

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools http://www.healthinschools.org/ Grant Alerts – November 12, 2009 and November 16 Corporation for National and Community Service – Summer of Service http://tinyurl.com/yfq6btk The purpose of the Summer of Service grants are to provide middle school youth, particularly those from disadvantaged circumstances, with service-learning experiences that will motivate them to become more civically engaged and aspire to obtain higher education. Liberty Mutual – Responsible Sports Community Grants http://tinyurl.com/y9whwnq The Responsible Sports Community Grants program is aimed at helping to defray the costs of running a successful youth sports program. US Department of Health and Human Services – Advanced Education Nursing Trainee...

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Health Reform and Insurance Resources

BHIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:25 +0100

Find resources for low income populations on the NN/LM MCR Low Income Issues Web Page http://nnlm.gov/mcr/resources/community/inner.html Brief Examines Impact of Health Reform Proposals on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities http://www.kff.org/healthreform/8016.cfm The major bills now pending before Congress include a number of key provisions that could either directly or indirectly have an impact on reducing health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities. Racial and ethnic minorities represent only one-third of the total U.S. population, but they comprise more than 50 percent of the nation’s uninsured. A new Kaiser Family Foundation issue brief examines some of the key provisions of health reform legislation that are likely to have a significant impact on people of color and...

Social Networking Resources

BHIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:53:39 +0100

How to blog your way to community http://tinyurl.com/yf6uftc You can view the full video from the WireDrive-sponsored, Blog Out Loud, “Belong: Building a Blog Community” event. The panelists discuss the importance of knowing your reader and being responsible to them, not to the blogging tools. They also discuss remaining relevant. E-patients are more likely than other Internet users to engage in social media Did you know that close to 20% of adults searching online for health information visit Internet and social-networking sites to talk with medical experts and other patients? These e-patients are looking for tools to connect and share their medical data online. Listen to the National Public Radio interview with Susannah Fox of the Pew Internet and American Life Project regarding this...

Flu Resources

BHIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:40:53 +0100

Google Maps flu shot locator http://tinyurl.com/ydbgfq2 The new Google tool offers a Flu Shot Locator map which will show you where you can get the seasonal (red) & H1N1 (blue) or both vaccines. Just type in the address of interest & it’ll show you where you can find them. [DISASTR-OUTREACH-LIB] ebrary Launches Free H1N1 (Influenza) Searchable Information Center ebrary®, a leading provider of digital content products and technologies, announced that it has created a publicly available research center featuring a highly interactive, searchable database of documents pertaining to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Available at http://h1n1.ebrary.com, the new site contains a growing selection of reports, papers, newsletters, posters, and other important materials from government ...

MedlinePlus: Anticoagulantes y antiplaquetarios

NLM General Announcements — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:26 +0100

(Source: NLM General Announcements)

Caring Across Communities Briefing Kit: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Diverse Children and Youth

BHIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:22 +0100

http://www.rwjf.org/pr/product.jsp?id=49488 Recognizing the unique mental health challenges facing growing numbers of immigrant and refugee children, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched a national program to reduce emotional and behavioral health problems among school children in low-income, immigrant and refugee families. The program, Caring Across Communities: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Diverse Children and Youth, includes $4.5 million in grants awarded to 15 projects across the country that will work to bring school connected mental health services to children in need, particularly those from immigrant and refugee families. The 15 projects are operated by a partnership involving schools, families, students, mental health agencies and other community organizations to bui...

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How to Blog Your Way to Community

Midcontinental Region News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:34 +0100

http://simonmainwaring.com/blog/uncategorized/how-to-blog-your-way-to-community/ You can view the full video from the WireDrive-sponsored, Blog Out Loud, “Belong: Building a Blog Community” event. The panelists discuss the importance of knowing your reader and being responsible to them, not to the blogging tools. They also discuss remaining relevant. [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Mayo Clinic Disagrees with New USPSTF Mammography Screening Guidelines

News from Mayo Clinic — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:54:03 +0100

A task force convened by Mayo Clinic in light of the new mammography screening rates recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has rejected those guidelines. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Update: November 18, 2009

GIDEON blog — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:11:32 +0100

GIDEON what's new: November 15 to November 18, 2009 Infectious Diseases - Outbreaks Cercarial dermatitisUnited KingdomInfluenzaAfghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Ethiopia, France, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Macao, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russian Federation, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, U...

Brain Imaging (Wagner)

Springer Medicine titles — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:03:58 +0100

The Chemistry of Mental Activity Taking both a historical and philosophical stance, Brain Imaging: The Chemistry of Mental Activity provides a detailed account of molecular imaging at its finest. Written by Dr. Henry N. Wagner Jr, a highly acclaimed author and international authority in the field of nuclear medicine, the book brings to date all the exciting work present in brain imaging, showing the differences ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Osteoporosis in Older Persons

Springer Medicine titles — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:47:31 +0100

Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach Osteoporosis in Older Persons - Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach has the most up-to-date information about the pathophysiology and new therapeutic alternatives. Until recently most effort concerning osteoporosis research was directed mainly at the mechanisms of a type of osteoporosis known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. It was only just recently that a new syndrome, ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

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Webinar Series: Communities as Partners in Cancer Clinical Trial

BHIC — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:55:36 +0100

In December 2008, four Implementation Partners were awarded one year of seed grant funding, training and technical assistance to begin implementing specific recommendations from the Communities as Partners in Cancer Clinical Trials final report. As the funding period concludes, they will highlight the partners’ successes, challenges and lessons learned through a series of four free webinars. All webinars will be moderated by Margo Michaels, Executive Director of the Education Network to Advance Cancer Clinical Trials and Sarena D. Seifer, Executive Director of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. December 7th, 3:30pm 5pm ET Cancer Center Partnering Efforts with African American and Latino Organizations to Enhance Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Register online at http://tin...

Finding Credible Health Information

BHIC — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:42:54 +0100

http://tinyurl.com/yl9477r From the MedLibs Round Blog Carnival 1.8 by Walter Jessen “This edition of MedLib’s Round — themed Finding credible health information online — will offer ideas and advice to help people use the Web more effectively to search and find credible health information.” Several blogs are highlighted in this resource. (Source: BHIC)

RoMEO Service for Copyright Policies Upgraded

What's New on JEFFLINE — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:48:18 +0100

RoMEO, a web tool used by Jefferson authors to determine publishers’ copyright policies, has been upgraded to include: A new field for the self-archiving of the Publisher’s Version/ PDF Expanded journal coverage New search options for journal abbreviations and electronic ISSNs New tabular browse view for publishers Selective display of publishers’ compliance with funding agencys’ mandates Previous versions of RoMEO have concentrated on highlighting information on the use of the pre-print and post-print. Now, information about the use of the publisher’s version/PDF is featured as a distinct field. The information is available in both individual publisher entries and in a new Tabular Browse View. RoMEO has also expanded its journal covera...

Did you miss the RML Update at MCMLA – There’s a video you can watch!

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:09 +0100

At MCMLA the RML staff presented the “RML Fitness Plan” which includes quick videos of the RML staff doing their real-life fitness activities and suggesting “Get Fit” strategies for you and your library. It’s eight minutes of fun AND good information. Check it out at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/docs/RMLUpdateforMCMLA2009.mp4. For additional suggestions take a look at the accompanying ” RML Fitness Card” : http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/docs/HandoutMCMLA2009RMLFitnessPlan.doc . These resources are located in the “Breezing with the RML” page http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Look for Sept. 21-24 session. And GET FIT!! mm (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Did you miss the RML Update at MCMLA – There’s a video you can watch!

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:09 +0100

At MCMLA the RML staff presented the “RML Fitness Plan” which includes quick videos of the RML staff doing their real-life fitness activities and suggesting “Get Fit” strategies for you and your library. It’s eight minutes of fun AND good information. Check it out at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/. For additional suggestions take a look at the accompanying ” RML Fitness Card” : http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html. Look for Sept. 21-24 session. And GET FIT!! mm (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

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Thanksgiving Holiday

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:31:03 +0100

NLM will be closed Thursday, November 26, and NN/LM MCR will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. We wish you all a wonderful holiday! (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

150th Anniversary of Origin of the Species Celebrated in Publications

What's New on JEFFLINE — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:13:32 +0100

Two scientific publishers have announced special tributes to Charles Darwin, on this 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, On the Origin of Species, and the 200th year of Darwin’s birth. The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering open access to two peer-reviewed articles in BioScience, and Springer is providing limited free access to a special issue of Naturwissenshaften. ‘Ten Myths About Charles Darwin,’ appeared in the October issue of BioScience and is available at caliber.ucpress.net/doi/full/10.1525/bio.2009.59.9.10. Kevin Padian of the University of California, Berkeley, explores some common inaccuracies and untruths about Darwin and his life’s work, painting in the process a clear portrait of the man and his struggles t...

Disasters and Emergencies: Preparing, Managing and Experiencing

What's New on JEFFLINE — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:24:25 +0100

The December 2009 issue of the journal Nursing & Health Sciences has released a special issue devoted to the critical and contemporary topic of disasters and emergencies. The issue entitled ‘Disasters and Emergencies: Preparing, Managing and Experiencing’, is available to all Jeffersonians via JEFFLINE’s journal subscriptions. Connect directly to the special issue. (Source: What's New on JEFFLINE)

Apply for Emergency Planning Travel Subsidy

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:14:43 +0100

The U.S. National Library of Medicine, in reply to several recent national emergencies launched an emergency planning initiative resulting in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for health sciences libraries. The National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region, in support of this plan, is sponsoring up to two awards to subsidize travel to an emergency planning conference before the end of April, 2010. You must attend and participate in conference sessions. You must have submitted a continuity of operations plan to the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit: http://nnlm.gov/ep. To be eligible for one of the awards ($1,200 per institution) you must be in the MidContinental Region, be a Network member and be among the first two institutions to submit an...

Apply for EP Travel Subsidy

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:14:43 +0100

The U.S. National Library of Medicine, in reply to several recent national emergencies launched an emergency planning initiative resulting in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for health sciences libraries. The National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region, in support of this plan, is sponsoring up to two awards to subsidize travel to an emergency planning conference before the end of April, 2010. You must attend and participate in conference sessions. You must have submitted a continuity of operations plan to the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit: http://nnlm.gov/ep . To be eligible for one of the awards ($1,200 per institution) 1) you must be in the MidContinental Region, be a Network member and be among the first two institutio...

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Grants

BHIC — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:05:12 +0100

Entries Invited for Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=273300032 Original artwork depicting a personal cancer journey will be recognized with donations of up to $10,000 to the cancer charity of the winner’s choice Human Rights Watch Accepting Nominations for Hellman/Hammett Grants http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=273300036 Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have been recipients of political persecution, or are in great danger of victimization in their home countries, and need financial support Western Union Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program for Immigrant Families http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp...

Meningiomas

Springer Medicine titles — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:05:52 +0100

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome Meningiomas contains the most up-to-date information currently available on this increasingly common type of brain tumour, with contributions from internationally recognized experts in their respective fields working towards the uniform vision of one world-renowned editor.As the reported incidences of meningiomas found among otherwise healthy patients has increased over the last ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

E-patients are more likely than other Internet users to engage in social media

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:47 +0100

Did you know that close to 20% of adults searching online for health information visit Internet and social-netoworking sites to talk with medical experts and other patients? These e-patients are looking for tools to connect and share their medical data online. Listen to the National Public Radio interview with Susannah Fox of the Pew Internet and American Life Project regarding this growing trend. Learn how librarians can find new ways to engage e-patients and their families with the Pew Internet online presentation The Rise of the E-Patient: Trends in the use of digital technology for health purposes. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

National Library of Medine News

BHIC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:38 +0100

NIH MedlinePlus Salud http://tinyurl.com/ygs6dln The latest issue of our magazine NIH MedlinePlus Salud is now available. Written in both English and Spanish, Salud was created to address the specific health needs of the growing Hispanic population in the U.S. In every issue of Salud you’ll find information you can use to keep you and your family healthy, including links to MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en español, NLM’s consumer health web sites. “Expanded Access” in ClinicalTrials.gov Expanded access is a means by which manufacturers make investigational new drugs available, under certain circumstances, to treat a patient(s) with a serious disease or condition who cannot participate in a controlled clinical trial. Read the full article http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/tec...

Mayo One Flight Nurse Named International Medical Crew Member of the Year

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:39:20 +0100

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) in Washington, D.C., has named Jeffrey Stearns, a flight nurse for Mayo One, the International Medical Crew Member of the Year for 2009. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

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Expanded Access in ClinicalTrials.gov

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:07:29 +0100

Expanded access is a means by which manufacturers make investigational new drugs available, under certain circumstances, to treat a patient(s) with a serious disease or condition who cannot participate in a controlled clinical trial. Click here to read the full article. Or visit the URL at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/nd09/nd09_ct_faq2.html [rb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

“Expanded Access” in ClinicalTrials.gov

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:07:29 +0100

Update for WISER for Windows 4.3 now available

Network News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:54:19 +0100

An update for the NLM WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available. This update corrects a recently reported protective distance mapping issue. Highlights of this version also include: Improved display of WISER for Windows on low resolution displays Usability improvements to the included ERG 2008 tool http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg WISER for Windows can be downloaded from the WISER web [...] (Source: Network News)

Semimonthly new journal report by provider (11/15/2009)

Library-LinkOut Announcements — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:00 +0100

LinkOut journals added since 11/1/2009, arranged by provider. (Source: Library-LinkOut Announcements)

Extending the Library’s Reach

BHIC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:36:28 +0100

This article is filled with creative ideas to inspire all of us to find ways to reach our users in enjoyable ways. I am on my way to the registrar’s office to enroll in a Dutch class right after I finish this post! (Source: BHIC)

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Upcoming Online PubMed Updates

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:27:26 +0100

Save the date! MCR liaisons will be offering online sessions about the new PubMed. The sessions will be repeated at three different times; pick the time and date that works best for you: Wednesday, Dec. 2: 11 am – 12 noon MT; 12 noon – 1 pm CT Thursday, Dec. 3: 9 am – 10 am MT; 10 am – 11 am CT Friday, Dec. 4: 12 noon – 1 pm MT; 1 pm – 2 pm CT The sessions are FREE. To register, go to http://www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses/. [SD] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Extending the Reach of the Library

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:16 +0100

Extending the Library’s Reach

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:16 +0100

Update to Wireless Information System

BHIC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:41:42 +0100

WISER is the the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders. It was designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available. Included in this update is a fix for the Protective Distance mapping issue that has surfaced. Users of WISER for Windows are encouraged to update to the very latest version of the application (4.3.208 – Nov. 10, 2009). WISER for Windows http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/downloads_windows.html?email= can be downloaded from the WISER web site http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ (Source: BHIC)

JSPH Chapter of the IHI Open School November Meeting

What's New on JEFFLINE — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:35 +0100

Did you know? The best way to prevent infection and illness is Handwashing Studies between 1994 and 2000 indicated less than 50% adherence to hand hygiene guidelines in health care settings. Join us in our discussion of how to improve adherence at Jefferson JSPH Chapter of the IHI Open School Meeting Monday, November 16th at 5pm -OR- Tuesday, November 17th at 12pm (Choose the time that best fits your schedule) JSPH Conference Room, Curtis Building (1015 Walnut), Sutie 115 For more information contact Valerie at valerie.pracilio@jefferson.edu. (Source: What's New on JEFFLINE)

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Mayo Study Shows Stroke Incidence Related to Angioplasty Remains Steady over Past 15 Years

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:15:55 +0100

Results of a Mayo Clinic study show the incidence of stroke or mini-stroke related to a coronary angioplasty remained steady over a 15-year period. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

NLM Technical Bulletin, Nov-Dec 2009, "Expanded Access" in ClinicalTrials.gov

NLM Technical Bulletin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:12:54 +0100

Expanded Access in ClinicalTrials.gov (Source: NLM Technical Bulletin)

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Springer Medicine titles — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:59:43 +0100

Diagnosis and Treatment series: Current Clinical Oncology Hepatocellular cancer is the the fifth most common cancer, with 600,000 new cases reported each year worldwide. Additionally, exciting changes in the science of HCC in the last four years have turned the practice of diagnosing and treating the disease upside down. In Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition, the leading experts in the field of HCC ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Update: November 15, 2009

GIDEON blog — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:13:34 +0100

GIDEON what's new: November 13 to November 15, 2009 Infectious Diseases - Outbreaks DengueCape Verde, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, SenegalInfluenzaMadagascar, PakistanMeaslesThailandMumps< Worldwide >, Canada, United Kingdom, United StatesInfectious Diseases - Diseases Adenovirus infectionCanada, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom, VietnamAmoebic abscessCanadaAnthraxCanada, Japan, MadagascarAscariasisUgandaBabesiosisUnited StatesBotulism< Worldwide >, United StatesBrucellosisRepublic of KoreaCampylobacteriosisAustria, JapanCapillariasis - intestinal< Worldwide >, ThailandChikungunya< Worldwide >, India, Italy, UgandaCholera< Worldwide >, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Chad, Hungary, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Senegal, SpainC...

WISER for Windows 4.3 Update

Midcontinental Region News — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:58:06 +0100

An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available. Included in this update is a fix for the Protective Distance mapping issue that has surfaced. Users of WISER for Windows are encouraged to update to the very latest version of the application (4.3.208 – Nov. 10, 2009). WISER for Windows can be downloaded from the WISER web site. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

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New Approaches and Results in Otolaryngology

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

Commemorating the Retirement of Prof. Taizo Takeda, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kochi Medical School, Japan (ISBN: 978-3-8055-9360-1) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Molluscan Neuroscience: Recent Advances and New Vistas

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9376-2 (Source: Karger Publishers)

International Heart Forum

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

Beijing, September 2009: Abstracts (ISBN: 978-3-8055-9259-8) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Dermatotoxicology

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9378-6 (Source: Karger Publishers)

TNF Biology

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9383-0 (Source: Karger Publishers)

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Neurological Disorders in Famous Artists - Part 3

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9330-4 (Source: Karger Publishers)

Cross-sectional Guidelines for Therapy with Blood Components and Plasma Derivates

Karger Publishers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:02 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9392-2 (Source: Karger Publishers)

Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis (Tabery)

Springer Medicine titles — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:08 +0100

In Vivo Morphology in the Human Cornea Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis provides a kind of ‘living histology’, revealing both morphological and dynamic features of the disease, and explaining the mechanisms behind them. It discusses in detail: ° the result of herpes simplex virus impact on the living human epithelium ° the step-by-step dynamics of healing during a successful treatment ° the ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Bone Densitometry in Clinical Practice (Bonnick)

Springer Medicine titles — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:24:31 +0100

Application and Interpretation series: Current Clinical Practice Bone densitometry (BD) is an extraordinary clinical tool. It provides a safe, non-invasive window to the skeleton. Through that window, a physician can obtain vital clinical information that enhances diagnosis and improves patient management. Further, much has changed in the last decade to make bone densitometry the especially fascinating field of medicine it is today, ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Damage Control Management in the Polytrauma Patient

Springer Medicine titles — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:22:44 +0100

Damage control surgery was developed as a management technique for severely injured patients whose immune systems are too weak to mount an adequate response to multiple extended procedures. The common goal of treating life-threatening conditions first, then treating major pelvic and extremity fractures requires cooperation between all major subspecialties involved in the care of polytrauma ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

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SCR CONNECTions: The Boomers are Coming

Network News — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:11:38 +0100

Join us Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.(CT). The topic will be: The Boomers are Coming: Prepare for the New Age of Seniors. The first of the Baby Boomers will reach 65 in 2011 and by 2030 the number of Americans over 65 is expected to double. Learn about some cognition [...] (Source: Network News)

Mayo Clinic Trustees Honor New Named Professors

News from Mayo Clinic — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:38:55 +0100

The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees today honored three new Mayo Clinic named professors. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

LaneConnex: Rita Popat's daily stop for research and teaching

Lane News — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:34:55 +0100

Professor Rita Popat uses Lane's website daily as the primary portal for her research and teaching needs. As an educator, Rita accesses etextbooks, especially the Access Medicine/Lange series, which includes several titles on Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. To her students, Rita frequently recommends Lane's exam preparation etextbooks, especially those titles on preventive medicine and public health. Lastly, when Rita is looking for that perfect current research article or disease topic to use in her lectures, she often turns to PubMed and UpToDate for great articles and background information. PubMed UpToDate AccessMedicine Read Fall 2009 LaneConnexion (Source: Lane News)

Thinking about a position with the National Library of Medicine?

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:15:16 +0100

Join the management team at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, Maryland. The NLM is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is located just outside Washington, D.C. They are looking for a manager with experience managing library web and information services providing health information to a variety of clients to serve as the Head of the Reference and Web Services Section. If you have never worked for the U.S. government, follow the instructions and use USAJobs to apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-0301. If you currently or have previously worked for the government, you can apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-0303. Posting closes at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Questions? Contact Susan Burns at burnss@m...

Health Literacy Events at U of M

The Cornflower — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:50 +0100

In recognition of October as Health Literacy Month, the University of Michigan Health Sciences Libraries organized a two-day forum with the aim of building a community network to improve health communication. This event closed our health literacy project that was funded with a GMR Health Disparities Subcontract. (Source: The Cornflower)

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New Publication Features Women in Science Careers at the National Institutes of Health

BHIC — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:17:01 +0100

“Women in Science at the National Institutes of Health 2007-2008″ http://orwh.od.nih.gov/pubs/NIH-WomenInScience07-08_ORWH_508.pdf is a new publication showcasing the achievements of some of the accomplished women at the NIH and is intended to inspire a diversity of girls and boys, women and men to enter or continue in science careers. Sponsored and prepared by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) with assistance from the members of the NIH Coordinating Committee on Research on Women’s Health, the book celebrates the careers and accomplishments of 289 talented female scientists and administrators who are part of the NIH community. Each NIH Institute, Center and Office recommended up to 15 doctoral-level women to be featured in the publication. The...

University of Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Brings in the Dogs

The Cornflower — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:23:31 +0100

On the morning of November 4th, the staff of the Health Sciences Libraries, plus about a dozen visitors from the Health System, were treated to a demonstration by representatives from Paws with a Cause--of how a trained service dog can help a client who happens to be paralyzed or otherwise physically challenged. (Source: The Cornflower)

International Congress of Nutrition

Karger Publishers — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:56:59 +0100

19th Congress, Bangkok, October 2009: Abstracts (ISBN: 978-3-8055-9204-8) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Lower Back Pain: 16-20 November 2009

NLH — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:52:28 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - complementary and alternative medicine (Source: NLH)

Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services

BHIC — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:53:24 +0100

Webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST REFORMA and Webjunction are partnering to present a webinar about how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies. The content of this WebJunction and REFORMA co-sponsored webinar includes a background on social websites, how to use social websites for advocacy, national and international advocacy efforts by representatives from American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Libraries and Institutions (IFLA), and suggestions on how to advocate for services for Latinos and Spanish speakers. Guest speakers include Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives a...

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Joint Commission, HHS Team Up in Language Access Education Effort

BHIC — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:22 +0100

New video urges health care organizations to break language access barriers Amid growing concerns about racial, ethnic and language disparities in health care, The Joint Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights have released a video, entitled “Improving Patient-Provider Communication,” which supports language access in health care organizations. The Joint Commission and HHS agree that effective communication is a critical aspect of safe, quality patient care. Many patients of varying circumstances require alternative communication methods, and this new video will help health care organizations determine the best methods of care for meeting these communication needs. The video streams from The Joint Commission’s Hospitals, Language,...

Update: November 13, 2009

GIDEON blog — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:01:04 +0100

GIDEON what's new: November 11 to November 13, 2009 Infectious Diseases - Outbreaks Botulism< Worldwide >, Canada, FranceEbola< Worldwide >, Democratic Rep. of CongoInfluenzaCongo, Nigeria, RwandaMeaslesPhilippinesInfectious Diseases - Diseases AIDSClinical NotesAdenovirus infectionJapanAnthraxRomaniaAspergillosisSwitzerlandBabesiosis< Worldwide >, PolandBacillus cereus food poisoningNetherlandsBacterial vaginosisIndiaBalantidiasisPhilippinesBartonellosis - South American< Worldwide >BaylisascariasisUnited StatesBolivian hemorrhagic feverClinical NotesBotulism< Worldwide >, Armenia, Canada, France, Russian FederationBrucellosisGermany, India, Italy, United StatesCampylobacteriosisTrinidad & Tobago, Turkey, United StatesChandipura and Vesicular stomatit...

Radiation Hormesis and the Linear-No-Threshold Assumption (Sanders)

Springer Medicine titles — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:54:52 +0100

Current radiation protection standards are based upon the application of the linear no-threshold (LNT) assumption, which considers that even very low doses of ionizing radiation can cause cancer. The radiation hormesis hypothesis, by contrast, proposes that low-dose ionizing radiation is not only safe but is healthy and beneficial. In this book, the author examines all facets of radiation ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Sitting Bull College Library Dedicated

The Cornflower — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:58:59 +0100

Network and GMR Regional Advisory Council member Mark Homan and the Sitting Bull College Library were recently featured on the front page of the North Dakota State Library newsletter, Flickertale. Mark is the director of the Sitting Bull College Library. The library, located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, has been the recipient of NLM funding for [...] (Source: The Cornflower)

3rd Low Vision Fair Sponsored in Suburban Chicago

The Cornflower — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:45:13 +0100

Thanks to Nancy Brothers, Coordinator of Programming and Public Relations at the Morton Grove Public Library for sharing this report: The third annual Low Vision Fair was held September 26, 2009, at the Niles Senior Center, Niles, Illinois. The Fair, sponsored by eight north suburban Chicago public libraries, featured speakers, supportive service providers, and vendors of [...] (Source: The Cornflower)

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Server Maintenance Scheduled 11/13 – Journals & Databases Affected

What's New on JEFFLINE — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:09:50 +0100

Jeff-IT will be upgrading services on Friday, November 13th, between 10 p.m. and midnight. Most JEFFLINE databases and journals will not be available, either from JEFFLINE’s links or library links in Pulse. Service should be restored no later than midnight. Thank you for your patience. (Source: What's New on JEFFLINE)

NLM Technical Bulletin, Nov-Dec 2009, PubMed Batch Citation Matcher

NLM Technical Bulletin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:40:41 +0100

A new NCBI (PubMed) Batch Citation Matcher is available from the PubMed homepage. This version provides results only via e-mail. The old Batch Citation Matcher, which provided the option to return results on the matcher page, will be discontinued soon. The Batch Citation Matcher is a tool used primarily by online journal publishers. (Source: NLM Technical Bulletin)

The Minnesota Code Manual of Electrocardiographic Findings (Prineas et al.)

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:37 +0100

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is most often used in clinical and hospital settings for diagnosis and prognosis, but it is also used for systematic population studies and clinical trials where a repeatable, valid, and quantitative method is required for classification of ECG findings related to disease. Useful classification depends, in turn, on standardized methods of acquiring the data, on ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Surgical Pathology of the Gastrointestinal System: Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Infections (Lamps)

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:19:46 +0100

Surgical Pathology of the Gastrointestinal System: Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Infections provides a unique diagnostic reference text for the pathologic diagnosis of infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Written for the practicing surgical pathologist, this text combines the superior illustrations of an atlas with carefully written prose to create a useful diagnostic ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Practical Imaging Informatics

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:56:17 +0100

Foundations and Applications for PACS Professionals Attention SIIM Members: a special discount is available to you; please log in to the SIIM website at www.siimweb.org/pii or call the SIIM office at 703-723-0432 for information on how you can receive the SIIM member price of $59.95.Imaging Informatics Professionals (IIPs) have come to play an indispensable role in modern medicine, and the scope of this profession has ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

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Atlas of Mohs and Frozen Section Cutaneous Pathology

Springer Medicine titles — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:31:13 +0100

Of all the techniques used to treat non melanoma skin cancer, the highest cure rates belong to the Mohs surgical procedure. Critical to this technique is optimal preparation and interpretation of frozen sections. With more than 400 high resolution figures, the Atlas of Mohs and Frozen Section Cutaneous Pathology is the premier textbook on the topic, serving as a highly practical guide to ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Annual Evidence Update on Lung Cancer: 16-20 November 2009

NLH — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - cancer (Source: NLH)

Annual Evidence Update on COPD: 16-20 November 2009

NLH — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - respiratory (Source: NLH)

Special Edition SCR CONNECTions: PubMed Redesign

Network News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:08:29 +0100

Join us tomorrow, November 12th from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.(CT), for a special edition of NN/LM SCR’s monthly web conference, SCR CONNECTions. The topic is the PubMed Redesign. The presenter will be Re Mishra, NN/LM SCR Health Professionals Outreach Coordinator. All web conferences are conducted via the Adobe Connect web meeting system. No software installation [...] (Source: Network News)

Food for Fines!

Lane News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:41:31 +0100

It's time to pay off those late fees and, at the same time, help provide food for people in need in our community. From now through December 18, 2009, bring in canned and non-perishable foods such as peanut butter, tuna, cereal, or powdered milk, etc., and Lane Library will reduce your late fees by $2.00 per item. You can also donate through Second Harvest Food Bank's Virtual Food Drive. Select "Schools" under Organization type Select "Lane Medical Library" under Organization name Just make your donation and either bring your receipt to the library or FAX it to 650-725-7471, attention: Shannon Carreras. We will credit your account and send you a receipt that your late fees have been paid. Or, simply write out a check to Second Harvest Food Bank and we will make sure you receive ...

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NIH Announces First National Research Study Recruitment Registry

Network News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:19:33 +0100

Individuals who want to participate in research studies now can connect online with researchers nationwide through the first disease-neutral, volunteer recruitment registry. ResearchMatch.org is a not-for-profit secure Web site, designed to provide people who are interested in participating in research the opportunity to be matched with studies that may be the right fit for them. ResearchMatch offers [...] (Source: Network News)

Nutrition Resources

BHIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:40:47 +0100

MedlinePlus http://medlineplus.gov/ Health information for patients, families and health care providers. Also in Spanish. Food and Nutrition Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodandnutrition.html Food and Nutrition in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/foodandnutrition.html Dietary Supplements Labels Database http://dietarysupplements.nlm.nih.gov/dietary/ Dietary Supplements Labels Database offers information about label ingredients in more than 4,000 selected brands of dietary supplements. It enables users to compare label ingredients in different brands. Spoons across America http://spoonsacrossamerica.org/ Spoons Across America,® the source for children’s culinary education is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating children, teachers, an...

Health Literacy Data Set

BHIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:21 +0100

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) program is a public-private initiative to develop standardized surveys of patients’ experiences with ambulatory and facility-level care. https://www.cahps.ahrq.gov/default.asp Read about the CAHPS Item Set for Adressing Health Literacy online at http://www.cahps.ahrq.gov/CAHPSkit/files/1311_About_Health_Lit.pdf “The Item Set for Addressing Health Literacy was developed to provide health care providers with data that could help them improve their health literacy practices” Listen to an interview between Dr. Carolyn Clancy, director of AHRQ and Helen Osborn, Health Literacy Consultant in the Health Outloud Podcast: CAHPS Health Literacy Item Set: An Interview with Dr. Carolyn Clancy http://tinyurl.com/yjh...

History of the Internet and Free Airport WiFi

BHIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:26:39 +0100

Enjoy this video of the history of the Internet “an animated documentary explaining the inventions from time-sharing to file-sharing, from arpanet to internet. The clip shows a brief overview of this history and shall animate to go on discovering the history of the internet.” http://www.lonja.de/motion/mo_history_internet.html See which airports you can have access to free wifi through January 15, 2010 http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/ (Source: BHIC)

The Healthcare Equality Index

BHIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:48:09 +0100

2009 (released May 2009) rates 166 U.S. healthcare facilities on their policies and practices related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The HEI focuses on five main policy criteria: patient non-discrimination, visitation, decision making, cultural competency training and employment policies and benefits. http://www.hrc.org/issues/hei.asp (Source: BHIC)

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Update: November 11, 2009

GIDEON blog — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:54:14 +0100

GIDEON what's new: November 8 to November 11, 2009 Infectious Diseases - Outbreaks BotulismBrazil, Russian FederationDengueAmerican Samoa, Cape Verde, Indonesia, United StatesGastroenteritis - viralChinaInfluenzaBelarusLeptospirosisChinaOnchocerciasisUgandaRotavirus infectionMexicoStaphylococcal food poisoningJapanTrichinosisSpainInfectious Diseases - Diseases Adenovirus infectionSwedenAmoeba - free livingIvory CoastAnaplasmosisJapanAnthraxCanada, India, Japan, PakistanBalantidiasisGermanyBotulismBrazil, Japan, Netherlands, Russian Federation, United StatesBrucellosisIndia, Liberia, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United StatesCampylobacteriosisAustraliaChikungunyaIndia, Italy, Reunion, Zambia, ZimbabweCholeraHong Kong, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Turke...

True Tales of Technology Improvement

Dragonfly — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:47:54 +0100

by Jane Saxton Director of Library Services Bastyr University Kenmore, WA “We live forward, but we understand backward.” -William James This is the True Story of what happened when we received an NN/LM PNR Technology Improvement Award. It was love at first sight when I met my first portable library system at the 2008 Regional Academic Health Sciences Libraries (RAHSL) meeting at Oregon Health & Science University. Todd Hannon, OHSU reference librarian, handled the introductions to the system, which included a laptop, a tiny but high-resolution LCD projector, a table-top projection screen, and other portable paraphernalia. I am the director of library services for Bastyr University, a non-profit educational institution in Seattle offering B.S., M.S. and clinical doctorate d...

MDMLG General Business Meeting - December 3, 2009

MDMLG / Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Discussion and Q&AThe cost of lunch is $5.00 for MDMLG members, and $10.50 for non-members.RSVP and payment for lunch must be received by November 23, 2009. Pay by check or Paypal. The registration form is located at http://www.mdmlg.org/December%203,%202009%20Meeting%20Announcement.doc (Source: MDMLG / Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group)

Conference: The Semantic Web: Fact or Myth?

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:57:10 +0100

The term “semantic web” appears everywhere – in journal articles, in conference titles, and even in new product promotional material. But what exactly is semantic web? How does it differ from Web 2.0? And what are its implications for the future of science and scholarly communication? Three organizations, CENDI (federal scientific technical information managers group) , Federal Library & Information Center Committee, and National Federation of Advanced Information Service, are sponsoring a conference to address these questions. When: November 17, 2009 Where: National Archives, Washington DC Cost: $95 (Member), $125 (Non-member) Information and Registration: http://cendievents.infointl.com/cfn1109/ /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Conference: “The Semantic Web: Fact or Myth?”

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:57:10 +0100

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National Library of Medicine “NIH Senior Health” Webinar

BHIC — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:47:42 +0100

Want to hear some talk about a rich resource? Tune in for the next topic for Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources: NIH Senior Health http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ . The Wednesday, Nov. 11 session one-hour webinar class will cover presented by Barb Jones. This easy-to-use website features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. Use the buttons at the top of each page to make the text bigger, change text color, or hear the text read aloud. Tune in on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1:00MT/2:00CT. Taking the class and completing the exercises makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE, and requires no registration. All you need is a computer with Internet acces...

Next Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources … Wed. Nov. 11 on NLM Gateway

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:16:22 +0100

Want to hear some talk about a rich resource? Tune in for the next topic for Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources . The Wednesday, Nov. 11 session one-hour webinar class will cover NLM Gateway, presented by Barb Jones. Tune in on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1:00MT/2:00CT. Taking the class and completing the exercises makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE, and requires no registration. All you need is a computer with Internet access and a phone. You’ll sign in as a guest, enter your phone number when prompted and the system will call you! Access it by going to: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

MLA Advocacy Letters

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:28 +0100

IFLA Multicultural Library Manifesto MLA wrote to the Executive Secretariat of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO in support of the IFLA Multicultural Library Manifesto. The manifesto calls for “libraries of all types to reflect, support, and promote cultural and linguistic diversity at the international, national, and local levels, and thus work for cross-cultural dialogue and active citizenship.” Read the statement on MLANET. Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Update MLA and the Academic Association of Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) wrote to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees calling for support of meaningful funding increases for the National Library of Medicine and other federal agencies when the Conference Committee takes ...

Routine Evaluation of Prostate Size Not As Effective in Cancer Screening, Mayo Study Finds

News from Mayo Clinic — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:28:55 +0100

New Mayo Clinic research studied the association between prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and prostate size and found that routine annual evaluation of prostate growth is not necessarily a predictor for the development of prostate cancer. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

NLM Technical Bulletin, Nov-Dec 2009, Cataloging News 2010

NLM Technical Bulletin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:57:54 +0100

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) adopted the 2010 MeSH vocabulary for cataloging beginning on November 9, 2009. Accordingly, MeSH subject headings in LocatorPlus were changed to reflect the 2010 MeSH vocabulary and appear in that form as of November 9, 2009. (Source: NLM Technical Bulletin)

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Breezing Along with the RML in November

Midcontinental Region News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:15:27 +0100

November heralds the holiday season. It also brings on the final Breezing Along with the RML session for the year. Here’s what we’ve got planned. John Bramble, Utah/Network Member Liaison, will introduce a recently completed report by the NN/LM MCR that sought to understand the barriers preventing non-EFTS MCR Network member institutions from using EFTS. John will also run through the numbers…a look at Network member institution’s DOCLINE performance: Fill rates; journal collections, Loansome Doc; and more. The National Institutes of Health is the nation’s chief federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Jim Honour, Wyoming Liaison, will provide an overview of the agency’s organization, history and programs, including profiles of some of the twenty-sev...

Award and Funding Opportunities

BHIC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:10:13 +0100

Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Annual Award The Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) Annual Award recognizes exemplary partnerships between communities and higher educational institutions that are striving to achieve the systems and policy changes needed to overcome the root causes of health, social and economic inequalities. The award highlights the power and potential of community-campus partnerships as a strategy for social justice. The 2010 award will be announced and recognized during a ceremony at CCPH’s next conference, May 12-15, 2010 in Portland, Oregon.Partnerships nominate themselves and need not be members of CCPH. Nominations are due no later than Feb 1, 2010.For the nomination guidelines, visit http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/pdf_files/Awa...

A Practical Guide for Engaging Stakeholders in Developing Evaluation Questions

BHIC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:03:12 +0100

http://www.rwjf.org/pr/product.jsp?id=49951 This new guide, released as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evaluation Series, was developed to assist both philanthropy and the field of evaluation as they begin the process of engaging stakeholders. Program evaluations are generally more useful when the evaluator consults stakeholders about the most relevant questions to ask. Stakeholders are those with a stake in the program or its evaluation, such as policy-makers, managers, practitioners, funders and clients. [RWJF Content Alerts] (Source: BHIC)

Medicare videos on NIHSeniorHealth

Midcontinental Region News — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:26 +0100

Seven new videos have been added to Medicare Basics for Caregivers on NIHSeniorHealth. • Who Is Eligible for Medicare? • Getting Medicare • Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B • Do You Have to Pay to Get Medicare Part A and Part B? • Choosing How to Get Your Medicare Coverage • Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage • Getting Extra Help The videos can be found at http://nihseniorhealth.gov/videolist.html#medicare. [NIHSENIORHEALTH-L] scb (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Resources for Various Groups

BHIC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:54 +0100

Women and health: today’s evidence tomorrow’s agenda Despite progress, societies continue to fail women at key times of their lives World Health Organization – 2009 ISBN: 9789241563857 Available online PDF [108p.] at: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241563857_eng.pdf Download executive summary [pdf 497kb] http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2009/WHO_IER_MHI_STM.09.1_eng.pdf “…….Despite considerable progress in the past decades, societies continue to fail to meet the health care needs of women at key moments of their lives, particularly in their adolescent years and in older age. These are the key findings of the WHO report Women and health: today’s evidence tomorrow’s agenda. [WHO/PAHO Equity Listserv] IOM data report summaries in Spanish and Chi...

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Grants

BHIC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:43:04 +0100

National Museum of the American Indian Invites Applications for Indigenous Contemporary Arts Program http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=272300026 Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to Native artists in the Western hemisphere and Hawaii to support exhibitions, installations, publications, and critical writing as well as new works. Clorox Announces New Grant Initiative to Fund Youth Programs http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=272300028 Five grants of $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofit youth programs working on projects that enrich the lives of young people in their communities. Samuel Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health Grants Program Invites Applications http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=272500019 Grants of up to $5...

APA, 6th Edition, Riddled With Errors

NIH Library - Announcements — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:15 +0100

(Source: NIH Library - Announcements)

November’s Free E-Book from Psychiatry Online

What's New on JEFFLINE — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:47 +0100

Every month, Psychiatry Online offers Jeffersonians a free e-text from the APPI Bookstore. For November, the free e-book is Changing American Psychiatry: A Personal Perspective, by Melvin Sabshin, MD. From the publisher’s blurb: Psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, other mental health workers, behavioral scientists, and university medical and neuroscience professionals will benefit from this articulate insider’s view of post–World War II psychiatry in Changing American Psychiatry: A Personal Perspective by Melvin Sabshin, M.D. Dr. Sabshin served as Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for 23 years, from 1974 to 1997, during a period of perhaps the greatest change in psychiatry since the World War II produced a dramatic modification of practice. The auth...

Open Comment Period for Healthy People 2020 Draft

What's New on JEFFLINE — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:41 +0100

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services invites you to comment on the DRAFT set of objectives for Healthy People 2020. For three decades, Healthy People has provided a set of national 10-year health promotion and disease prevention objectives aimed at improving the health of all Americans. Visit http://www.healthypeople.gov/HP2020/Comments/ to View proposed draft objectives for Healthy People 2020 Comment on the proposed objectives Comment on the topic areas Suggest additional objectives Suggest topic areas you feel are missing from the draft set Your comments will help ensure issues important to you are included in Healthy People. Establishing objectives and providing benchmarks to track progress motivates, guides, and focuses action. Be part of the change. Comments w...

Mayo Researchers Find Robotic Repair for Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:50:49 +0100

New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

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Psychobiology of MDMA

Karger Publishers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:55:56 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9314-4 (Source: Karger Publishers)

Update: November 8, 2009

GIDEON blog — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:35:53 +0100

GIDEON what's new: November 5 to November 8, 2009 Infectious Diseases - Outbreaks Leishmaniasis - visceralSudanPertussisAustraliaQ-feverNetherlandsRabiesPeruTrichinosisRussian FederationInfectious Diseases - Diseases Clinical Database UpdatedDirofilariasisAdenovirus infectionCzech Republic, Netherlands, Russian Federation, United KingdomAfrican tick bite fever< Worldwide >, Ethiopia, FranceAmoeba - free livingCzech Republic, Netherlands, United KingdomAmoebic abscessUnited Kingdom, United StatesAnisakiasisItaly, JapanAnthrax<Bioterrorism simulator >, Russian FederationArgentine hemorrhagic feverArgentinaBartonellosis - cat borneItalyBotulismNorway, Scotland, United StatesBrucellosisTurkey, United StatesBunyaviridae infections - misc.JamaicaCampylobacteriosisClinical NotesCh...

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults

Karger Publishers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:54:21 +0100

ISBN: 978-3-8055-9237-6 (Source: Karger Publishers)

Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Springer Medicine titles — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:37:34 +0100

Diagnosis and Therapeutics series: Clinical Gastroenterology Chronic viral hepatitis affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and each year millions more people become infected. In Chronic Viral Hepatitis, Second Edition, a panel of distinguished clinicians and clinical investigators build upon the first edition by comprehensively reviewing all the relevant new information regarding resistance, side effects, and therapies for chronic ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Malaria in Italy

GIDEON blog — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:15:28 +0100

A recent case in the Lake Fondi region reminds us that the potential for malaria transmission persists in Europe. In fact, sporadic reports of cryptic, airport- and locally-acquired malaria have appeared in the Italian literature in recent years. The following review of malaria in Italy was abstracted from Gideon. Historical background: - Malaria was eradicated from Sardinia during 1946 to 1950, through massive application (267 metric tons) of DDT. - A single endemic case (Plasmodium vivax in Palma di Montechiaro, Sicily) was reported in 1956; with sporadic cases in the area of Palermo during 1962. - The country was declared ‘malaria-free’ in 1970. - A single case of autochthonous malaria (P. vivax) was reported in Maremma (Tuscany) in 1997 – Anopheles labranchiae was im...

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Saturday Nov 14: Some NLM Systems Down

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:27:24 +0100

From NLM: On Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 some NLM systems are expected to be down due to electrical maintenance. The systems expected to be down are: DOCLINE, Loansome Doc, Locator Plus, HsrProj, HSRR, Images from the History of Medicine, and UMLS KSS. You may want to alert your Loansome Doc users about the down time. Other NLM systems should be functioning normally including: ClinicalTrials.gov, Dailymed, MedlinePlus, NLM Gate, NLM web site, PubMed, TOXNET. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Healthy People 2020 Public Comment Site Up and Working

BHIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:19:47 +0100

http://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/comments The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services invites you to comment on the DRAFT set of objectives for Healthy People 2020. For three decades, Healthy People has provided a set of national 10-year health promotion and disease prevention objectives aimed at improving the health of all Americans. [Healthy People Listserv http://www.healthypeople.gov/Contact/ ] (Source: BHIC)

Health Information Technology in the United States

BHIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:18:04 +0100

2009 Report Shows Rate of Electronic Health Record Adoption in Hospitals Health information technology (HIT) has the potential to revolutionize the delivery of health care. Recently, the role of HIT in promoting higher quality, more efficient health care has taken a central position in the current health care reform debate. A new report funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), Health Information Technology in the United States: On the Cusp of Change, 2009, builds on the previous work initiated by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) in 2007 to design and deploy standardized measures of electronic health record (EHR) adoption in a national hospital survey. Dowload the full report at http://www.rwjf.org/qualityequality/product.jsp?i...

Webinars of Interest

BHIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:33 +0100

World AIDS Day Federal Conference Call On Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 2:30pm – 4:00pm (EST), AIDS.gov is hosting a World AIDS Day Conference Call for Federal staff and grantees. This call will provide a brief update on the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S., along with a brief overview of the global epidemic. Register online at http://www.aids.gov/world-aids-day/conference-call.html [posted by AIDS.gov] Webcast: Planning for a Pandemic – Can History Inform Action? November 30, 2009 http://www.publichealthreports.org/interactive/webcast.cfm The next Public Health Reports Meet the Author web cast series brings together public health historians and practitioners to connect the U.S. experience of the 1918 flu pandemic to the ongoing practice issues facing influenza prep...

NLM Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM) wins Web Health Award

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:57 +0100

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM) http://www.remm.nlm.gov/, a web site produced by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), has won a bronze in this year’s Web Health Awards in the category of web sites produced by the government for health professionals. http://www.healthawards.com/wwwha/ss2009winners/mp_web.html The Web Health Awards is a program that recognizes the best Web-based health-related content for consumers and professionals. It is organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) , a national clearinghouse for consumer health information programs and materials. Entries in the Spring/Summer 2009 Web Health Awards Program we...

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Emergency Response and Preparedness Websites

BHIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:10:14 +0100

NLM Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM) wins Web Health Award The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM) http://www.remm.nlm.gov/, a web site produced by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), has won a bronze in this year’s Web Health Awards in the category of web sites produced by the government for health professionals. http://www.healthawards.com/wwwha/ss2009winners/mp_web.html The Web Health Awards is a program that recognizes the best Web-based health-related content for consumers and professionals. It is organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) , a national clearinghouse for consumer health information programs an...

Health Information Technology in the United States

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:26:09 +0100

Save the Date: Navigating Collaboration

Midcontinental Region News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:18:40 +0100

Navigating Collaboration: A Crash Course in Connecting with the Community On December 2, 1:00 MT/2:00CT, tune into the second episode in the Navigating Collaboration webinar series, Keys for Partnership , presented by Bob Engeszer, Associate Director Becker Medical Library, Washington University School of Medicine and Susan Centner, Project Director, Missouri Area Health Education Center Digital Library. Log onto https://webmeeting.nih.gov/siobhan and sign in as a guest. You will need Internet access and a phone. See the archived presentation and resources from the first episode “Definitions” at http://nnlm.gov/mcr/resources/community/collaboration.html [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

Save the Date: Navigating Collaboration

BHIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:02 +0100

Upcoming Downtime for NLM Systems: Saturday, November 14

NLM General Announcements — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:18 +0100

On Saturday, November 14, some NLM systems are expected to be down until late evening, Eastern Standard Time, due to electrical maintenance. (Source: NLM General Announcements)

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Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source Presentation

Dentistry Library — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:28:16 +0100

For those of you who were not able to attend Tuesday's presentation on the new dentistry-specific database 'Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source', I've attached the slides for your convenience! Feel free to comment here or email me directly at markmac[at]umich.edu. Dentistry And Oral Sciences Source (Doss)View more presentations from University of Michigan Health Sciences Libraries. (Source: Dentistry Library)

Book Title Search in Orbis

Tutorials from the Yale Medical Library — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:00 +0100

If you know the exact title of a book you want, you can do a quick title search in the Orbis catalog to see if the Yale Library has a copy of it or if the Library has it online. This tutorial shows how to do book title searches in Orbis. The HTML version of this tutorial is available here.View Tutorial Full Size (3 min 18 sec)Download tutorial (M4V file, 16.51MB) (Source: Tutorials from the Yale Medical Library)

Neurocognition and Social Cognition in Schizophrenia Patients

Karger Publishers — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:55:36 +0100

Comprehension and Treatment (ISBN: 978-3-8055-9338-0) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Annual Evidence Update on Diabetes: 9-13 November 2009

NLH — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:49:29 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - diabetes (Source: NLH)