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.
Friday, August 6, 2010
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
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.
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
* 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
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
MD Consult Now Available on Smartphones!
Announced by MD Consult:
Your institution now has FREE access to books, journals, Clinics, and guidelines through web-enabled smartphones like the iPhone, Blackberry, Treo and others.
To help healthcare professionals in your institution get started, we have posted web banners on the desktop version of MD Consult to let them know the new Mobile service is available. These banners will link to a short feedback form that we encourage you and your library patrons to complete. We value your opinion and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of MD Consult Mobile. Your insights (good or bad) will provide us with critical information on the development of this product enhancement.
As with other mobile systems, MD Consult Mobile is expected to be used without any training or user guides. However, we wanted to provide you with a few tips since your patrons may be using various phone types.
Phones: The system is designed for the iPhone, Blackberries, and phones that use Windows Mobile 6. However, other phones do have the option to click 'Continue' and use without formatting.
Browsers: Phones outside of the iPhone and T-Mobile G1 may not display all of our system formatting with their built-in browser. We are providing the ability to download the Opera Mini browser which supports our system formatting. Users can find a link to the Opera Mini browser right in MD Consult Mobile, on the Information menu (the "I" button) under "Device Configuration."
Logins: Because individuals' phones are completely unknown to MD Consult, the mobile system requires personal login accounts. Users can do this by clicking 'Create Account' in MD Consult from any workstation at your institution. Note: users will need to log out of MD Consult on the workstation before logging into their phone.
Remember Me Is Automatic: Once logged in on their phones, users will not have to enter their login information on successive use.
Below are two links to help you get started. These links will provide you with PDF flyers that you can print, share, email or post on your intranet to let your stakeholders know more about the program.
Thank you for your continued support of MD Consult. We look forward to better serving the mobile needs of your instituion.
QuickStart Guide
The Benefits of Mobile
Your institution now has FREE access to books, journals, Clinics, and guidelines through web-enabled smartphones like the iPhone, Blackberry, Treo and others.
To help healthcare professionals in your institution get started, we have posted web banners on the desktop version of MD Consult to let them know the new Mobile service is available. These banners will link to a short feedback form that we encourage you and your library patrons to complete. We value your opinion and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of MD Consult Mobile. Your insights (good or bad) will provide us with critical information on the development of this product enhancement.
As with other mobile systems, MD Consult Mobile is expected to be used without any training or user guides. However, we wanted to provide you with a few tips since your patrons may be using various phone types.
Phones: The system is designed for the iPhone, Blackberries, and phones that use Windows Mobile 6. However, other phones do have the option to click 'Continue' and use without formatting.
Browsers: Phones outside of the iPhone and T-Mobile G1 may not display all of our system formatting with their built-in browser. We are providing the ability to download the Opera Mini browser which supports our system formatting. Users can find a link to the Opera Mini browser right in MD Consult Mobile, on the Information menu (the "I" button) under "Device Configuration."
Logins: Because individuals' phones are completely unknown to MD Consult, the mobile system requires personal login accounts. Users can do this by clicking 'Create Account' in MD Consult from any workstation at your institution. Note: users will need to log out of MD Consult on the workstation before logging into their phone.
Remember Me Is Automatic: Once logged in on their phones, users will not have to enter their login information on successive use.
Below are two links to help you get started. These links will provide you with PDF flyers that you can print, share, email or post on your intranet to let your stakeholders know more about the program.
Thank you for your continued support of MD Consult. We look forward to better serving the mobile needs of your instituion.
QuickStart Guide
The Benefits of Mobile
Friday, November 6, 2009
Focus On: Asthma - November 2009
News from Lippincott's Nursing Center Resources
Lisa M. Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP,
Clinical Editor, NursingCenter.com
Asthma - a chronic lung disease which affects people of all ages - is a disease that can be managed, but not cured. Sometimes symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment; other times, worsening symptoms lead to exacerbations, which require more invasive interventions. To best help patients manage their disease, it is imperative that we keep our own knowledge up-to-date. A thorough understanding of the risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and available treatments will help us provide the best care and patient education.
Chances are, no matter where you practice, you've encountered patients experiencing symptoms or reporting a history of asthma in themselves or their family. Let us help you brush up on the basics of asthma, be prepared for emergencies, understand available treatments, and access information specific to the pediatric population. We've compiled the resources - take some time to explore them!
http://www.nursingcenter.com/home/Asthma.asp
Lisa M. Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP,
Clinical Editor, NursingCenter.com
Asthma - a chronic lung disease which affects people of all ages - is a disease that can be managed, but not cured. Sometimes symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment; other times, worsening symptoms lead to exacerbations, which require more invasive interventions. To best help patients manage their disease, it is imperative that we keep our own knowledge up-to-date. A thorough understanding of the risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and available treatments will help us provide the best care and patient education.
Chances are, no matter where you practice, you've encountered patients experiencing symptoms or reporting a history of asthma in themselves or their family. Let us help you brush up on the basics of asthma, be prepared for emergencies, understand available treatments, and access information specific to the pediatric population. We've compiled the resources - take some time to explore them!
http://www.nursingcenter.com/home/Asthma.asp
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