National Library of Medicine Announces Updating of Toxicology Tutorial, “ToxTutor”
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has updated its online toxicology tutorial, ToxTutor.  ToxTutor is a self-paced tutorial covering key principles of toxicology.
Source: NLM General Announcements - October 27, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

PNR Rendezvous: PubMed Tutorial for Nurses
Please join us on October 19 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time, Noon – 1:00 PM Alaska Time, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Mountain Time for our next PNR Rendezvous session. We will have Megan Kellner, an Associate Fellow at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) who will tell us about the PubMed tutorial for nurses. Searching PubMed for relevant literature can be an intimidating task for new or inexperienced users. Librarians at the National Library of Medicine identified the need for a PubMed tutorial that is specifically catered to the needs of nurses and nursing students. In the fall of 2015, a Master of Library Scien...
Source: Dragonfly - October 13, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Training & Education Source Type: news

Intensive Course in Journal Publishing – Hong Kong 2016
Discussion and analysis of the case study Bas Straub, Lyndsey Dixon 15 15 Presentation of Certificates 15 30 Refreshments and Farewell Events Terms and Conditions Cancellation Cancellations made in writing up to 30 days before an event are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds can be made for cancellations received on or after 30 days prior to the event date, however, substitutions may be made free of charge at any time. Insurance Registration fees do not include insurance. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects. The post In...
Source: News from STM - October 11, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: STM Publishing News Tags: Training & Webinars Source Type: news

' Incident-to ' Billing Explained: Who Uses It, When, and Why? ' Incident-to ' Billing Explained: Who Uses It, When, and Why?
A nurse practitioner asks for a tutorial on Medicare ' s incident-to billing rules, wondering whether they apply to other insurers as well.Medscape Nurses
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing Ask the Expert Source Type: news

The Long, Strange History of the EpiPen
Anyone following the recent pricing controversy over the EpiPen might be surprised to learn that its inventor never collected a penny in royalties. Sheldon Kaplan first invented the ComboPen, an auto-injector filled with nerve gas antidote, for the U.S military in the 1970s. Around the same time, he developed a similar device for civilians facing their own enemy: anaphylaxis. Greek for "without protection," anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs when the body launches a full-scale attack on a seemingly innocuous substance like a peanut or a latex glove. French physiologist -- and eugenicist and paranorma...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

K-12 NLM Games: Reinforce Science Concepts and Supplement Curricula
The objective is to find all the hazards– in the living room, bathroom, garage and other areas. Ever seen a cat…dance? Players will be treated to that spectacle and more when they identify all the hazards in a room. When all the risky spots in the house have been discovered, Toxie delivers an animated celebration, and players can print a personalized certificate of completion. ToxMystery’s “Parent Resources” page provides more detailed information about everyday environmental hazards that can be harmful to one’s health. A “For Teachers” page contains more than ten downloadab...
Source: Dragonfly - September 7, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: public libraries Technology Training & Education Source Type: news

Public Insurance Programs and Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Tutorial on the Basics of Medicaid and the Children ' s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
This tutorial gives a broad overview of Medicaid and CHIP, the many different populations these programs serve, the changes they are undergoing under health reform, and some detail to help readers think about opportunities to improve access to coverage for CSHCN through communication and collaboration with Medicaid and CHIP staff.
Source: HSR Information Central - August 22, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Here's How to Survive Vacation, Without the Weight Gain
By Kelly Fitzpatrick for Life by Daily Burn Photo: Pond5 We know the deal: You've been good all year long, and now that you've finally earned that well-deserved PTO, you want to relax and enjoy all of your favorite foods — burgers, hot dogs and ice cream included. You're on vacation, after all. But as anyone who's attended a few gluttonous family barbecues, weddings and cocktail parties can attest, staying healthy this time of year is no picnic. But that's not to say it's impossible to stay healthy and fit while on holiday. No, you don't have to be on a "diet," count calories or even work out at the gym every day...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Upcoming TOXNET Training
Your resource for searching databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases. Join the NN/LM Training Office (NTO) for a free, online class to discover TOXNET and other National Library of Medicine environmental health databases through videos, guided tutorials, and discovery exercises. The class is taught online, over a 4 week period, in thirteen independent modules. The independent modules will cover twelve databases: TOXLINE, ChemIDplus, TRI, TOXMAP, Hazardous Substances Data Bank, IRIS, Haz-Map, LactMed, WISER, CHEMM, REMM, LiverTox, and a short introductory module. You’ll l...
Source: The Cornflower - July 12, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: General Source Type: news

10 Yoga Stars You Should Follow To Get Your Daily Practice Going
Pull out your mat, grab your cell phone, and get inspired wherever you are! Whether you’re looking for motivation, instructional videos or just some beautiful photos, these 10 yogis are sure to liven up your Instagram feed. From beginners to professionals and all levels in between, these accounts extend a helping hand with tips and inspiration to take your practice to the next level.  Next time you’re feeling a bit frantic, ditch the stress for a moment of zen and remember: Ready, set, scroll! 1. Rachel Brathen, @yoga_girl This yoga girl is all about the art of letting go. Follow her for some inspiri...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ben-Gurion University study examines the 'gray divide' regarding mobile phone use
(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) 'While tutorial training and peer support, specially-designed senior phones and software add-ons are available, older adults still face formidable impediments and often find themselves excluded from cutting-edge technology user circles,' he says. 'This problem, commonly called the age or gray divide, is reflected in seniors' use of information and communication technology in general and of mobile phones in particular.'
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 25, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Texting to Teach and Teaching to Text: Preliminary Results and Tutorial (Scott Bragg PharmD)
Conclusions: Two sentences that 1) summarize the main findings/interpretation of the study and, 2) provides context by stating main implications of the findings for practice, policy, or research. Purpose: Preferred learning styles for today's students are changing with advances in technology. Text messaging offers a promising teaching tool for medical education. We are conducting a study to evaluate text messages as a teaching tool and wish to disseminate our early findings, discuss challenges we've encountered, and show participants how to do this themselves. Methods: This study is a parallel group, randomized, controlle...
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - May 5, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

How to Find a Comfortable Seat for Meditation
By: Jai Sugrim Bodily discomfort is a common distraction during meditation. Learn the basic tenets of a meditative seat, and take your practice to the next level. One of the most basic purposes of the yoga practice is to help prepare the body for meditation. When the body is at ease, and all the kinks are worked out, sitting for an extended period of time becomes more possible. In this short tutorial with Jai Sugrim, a New York City-based yoga teacher, you'll learn a couple different variations for finding a comfortable meditative seat. Regardless of the tightness of your hips or back, you'll come to understand a few bas...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Neiman HPI Tool Assists in Radiology Bundle Building
Washington, DC – The new ICE-T™ (Inpatient Cost Evaluation Tool) enables radiology practices and hospitals to compare internal costs to national benchmarks to decide if bundled payment for specific services should be pursued. This free resource is available on the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute website. A bundled payment is a single payment that covers services delivered by two or more health providers during a single episode of care over a specified time. This payment method is a major component of health care reform to prompt the delivery of improved patient outcomes at lower costs. “There a...
Source: American College of Radiology - May 4, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

NLM Technical Bulletin, Mar-Apr 2016, NCBI Minute Webinar: Linking PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov on May 4, 2016
On May 4, 2016, NCBI will present a short tutorial that will teach you two ways to filter PubMed searches for publications linked to clinical trials in ClinicalTrials.gov. You'll also learn how to use the ClinicalTrials database to get more information on trials of interest.
Source: NLM Technical Bulletin - April 27, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

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