Wednesday, September 8, 2010

New Book in the Library: The Relativity Diet: A Diet Theory of Everything

Written by Surgeon Shaun J. Melarvie, MD, on staff at Door County Memorial Hospital


"The Relativity Diet: A Diet Theory of Everything" is in its second printing and has been well-received by its readership since publication in January of this year. The author, Dr. Shaun Melarvie, has been pleased by the feedback he has received, with the consensus being that the book is fun to read and about as page-turning as a "diet book" could be. The truth is that the book isn't written like a conventional diet book. It is more like a philosophy of food and energy, based on science and personal experience, which is written in a conversational narrative that carries the

reader along from the beginning to the end. One reader commented, "The author uses a logical, step by step, scientific approach to a healthy lifestyle, debunking myths and pseudo-science. From the smallest detail, it reveals the mysterious world of quantum physics, re-caps chemistry, and eventually achieves Nirvana." Others have described the book as; "very well written", "a beautiful book" and "I found myself laughing out loud."


You can learn more at the Relativity Blog at www.relativityblog.com or contact a Ministry Librarian to borrow the book.





Friday, August 6, 2010

New edition of Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine

The 2nd edition of Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine is now available on MD Consult.

Current Clinical Medicine, written by the world famous Cleveland Clinic, is an internal medicine reference that gives you authoritative and actionable information wherever you are, whenever you need it. This new edition includes more than 40 updated chapters, 13 new chapters, and 30% new illustrations, ensuring that you’ll have access to the most up-to-date guidance.

For a complete list of your libraries on-line full-text books visit Ministry's Library Without Wall eBooks Page

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

New England Journal of Medicine Web Site

FROM NEJM:
In a matter of days NEJM will launch a redesigned website that offers a deeper, broader, and more engaging online experience. Creating a smooth transition for you to the new NEJM.org is our top priority.

We've prepared some information to help you know what to expect when the new NEJM.org launches and to ensure you take advantage of the additional value from the new site. For more detailed information about the new NEJM.org visit our FAQ page.
Confirm your account and get a free gift – it's quick and easy

After the new site launches the first thing we'll ask you to do is confirm your account. This is a quick and easy process that will allow you to access exciting new personalized features and functionality on NEJM.org, plus an exclusive free article collection.

The new NEJM.org requires your e-mail address to sign you into the site. If you currently use your e-mail address as your username, nothing will change for you, but you'll be asked to confirm your account the first time you sign in.

If your current NEJM.org username is not your e-mail address, you will be asked to verify your e-mail address the first time you sign in. Your e-mail address will become your username.

Either way, account confirmation is a simple process that will allow you to confirm your information and create your My NEJM account.

After you confirm your account you can:
* Get your exclusive free article collection
* Manage your profile in My NEJM and personalize your NEJM.org experience
* Participate in interactive features, including Interactive Medical Cases
* Stay current in your field and focus on the content that matters most with 19 new specialty pages, and your choice of topic specific e-mail updates
* Save articles and searches for future reference or to revisit when you have time
* ... and more

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Book Review: "Generations at Work"

One of my library patrons recently checked out "Generations at Work" by Ron Zemke, Claire Raines, and Bob Filipczak. The book was returned with a note that said "Good Book...unfortunately it doesn't look well used". I have also perused this book and would agree with this patron. "Generations at Work" outlines four generations that are currently in the workforce; Veterans(1922-1943), Baby Boomers(1943-1960), Xers(1961-1980) and Nexters(1980-2000). General traits of each generation are discussed as well as strategies to consider using when interacting with co-workers from each of the generational groups. The book also discusses how to have a strong cross-generational workplace. A must read for anyone who is looking to improve workplace communication and harmony. If you would like to check out this book, contact Deb Knippel at 65091 or Deb.Knippel@ministryhealth.org.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Herbal Medicines

A recent survey of subscribers (80% physicians and most of the remaining respondents were pharmacists) to the journal Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin indicated that they believe 75% of physicians are poorly informed about herbal medicines. These results were published online April 8, 2010.

If you would like more information on herbal medicines check out the Natural Standard data base available through the Library Without Walls (http://smhweb/display/48.nws) under “Complimentary and Alternative Medicine”. Natural Standard was founded by clinicians and researchers to provide high quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. This data base has an A – Z listing of Foods, Herbs, and Supplements that will provide you with in-depth, evidenced-based information on herbal medicines including uses, dosing recommendations, scientific evidence, safety, interactions, and references.

If you would like assistance using the Natural Standard data base, contact Deb Knippel at 65091.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Pubmed Updates

FYI: NLM heard your requests! Search results may now be customized and saved using My NCBI. 


* Sign into My NCBI (if you don't have a My NCBI account, contact a librarian, and we can assist  you)
* Click on PubMed Preferences
* Click on Result Display Settings

* Select your options:
** Summary or Abstract (non-text format)
** Number of items viewed per page
** Default sort

* Click Save

Every time you sign into My NCBI, those settings will be active. 

For more details, visit:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/ma10/ma10_pm_results.html