Health Sciences News & Events http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php?blog=25 MSU Libraries - Health Sciences Digital Library en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Need Health Data or Statistics? http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/11/15/need-health-data-or-statistics?blog=25 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:27:47 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 22147@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>If you're looking for health data and statistics, the MSU Libraries' <a href="http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/healthstats">Health Data &amp; Statistics Research Guide</a> is a great place to start. This guide contains resources that are freely available through the WWW as well as library subscription resources and print materials. </p> <p>The <a href="http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/healthstats">Health Data &amp; Statistics Research Guide</a> was created by Abe Wheeler (Health Sciences Librarian) and Hailey Mooney (Data Services Librarian). If you need additional help finding health data and statistics, please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:awheeler@msu.edu">Abe</a>, <a href="mailto:mooneyh@msu.edu">Hailey</a>, or the Main Library Reference Desk.</p> If you're looking for health data and statistics, the MSU Libraries' Health Data & Statistics Research Guide is a great place to start. This guide contains resources that are freely available through the WWW as well as library subscription resources and print materials.

The Health Data & Statistics Research Guide was created by Abe Wheeler (Health Sciences Librarian) and Hailey Mooney (Data Services Librarian). If you need additional help finding health data and statistics, please feel free to contact Abe, Hailey, or the Main Library Reference Desk.

]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/11/15/need-health-data-or-statistics?blog=25#comments Improved Access to MD Consult - Unlimited Users http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/10/28/improved-access-to-md-consult-unlimited?blog=25 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:31 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 21895@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>The MSU Libraries has increased the number of concurrent users for <a href="http://ezproxy.msu.edu:2047/login?url=http://www.mdconsult.com">MD Consult</a> from nine to unlimited. </p> <p>This means that there's no longer a limit to how many MSU students, residents, faculty, and staff can access this resource at the same time.</p> The MSU Libraries has increased the number of concurrent users for MD Consult from nine to unlimited.

This means that there's no longer a limit to how many MSU students, residents, faculty, and staff can access this resource at the same time.

]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/10/28/improved-access-to-md-consult-unlimited?blog=25#comments PubMed Redesign Preview http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/10/13/pubmed-redesign-preview?blog=25 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:58:09 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 21705@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>The PubMed interface will soon be getting a new look! The National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, has been working on the PubMed redesign for a while now and very recently released a preview. The PubMed redesign will be the default PubMed search in the near future. </p> <p>Check out the proposed PubMed Redesign here: <a href="http://preview.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/pubmed">http://preview.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/pubmed</a>. If you have questions, please <a href="http://www2.lib.msu.edu/health/askhslib.jsp">Ask a Health Sciences Librarian</a>. </p> <p><img src="http://staff.lib.msu.edu/hschroed/images/pubmednew.jpg" /><br /> <br /> &#169; 2009 National Library of Medicine</p> The PubMed interface will soon be getting a new look! The National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, has been working on the PubMed redesign for a while now and very recently released a preview. The PubMed redesign will be the default PubMed search in the near future.

Check out the proposed PubMed Redesign here: http://preview.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/pubmed. If you have questions, please Ask a Health Sciences Librarian.



© 2009 National Library of Medicine

]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/10/13/pubmed-redesign-preview?blog=25#comments MSU Libraries Open House 10/1: 10am-4pm http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/09/30/msu-libraries-open-house-10-1-10am-4pm?blog=25 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:14:50 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 21507@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>The MSU Libraries is hosting our annual <a href="http://www2.lib.msu.edu/features/?e=63">Libraries Open House</a> on Thursday, 10/1/09 from 10am-4pm in the <a href="http://maps.msu.edu/interactive/index.php?location=lib">Main Library</a>. </p> <p>* enter to win an iPod and other prizes *<br /> * free tote bag for all participants *<br /> * games * demos * displays *<br /> * explore library services and collections*</p> <p>The Health Sciences Group of Librarians will be staffing a table as well. Stop by and say hello!</p> The MSU Libraries is hosting our annual Libraries Open House on Thursday, 10/1/09 from 10am-4pm in the Main Library.

* enter to win an iPod and other prizes *
* free tote bag for all participants *
* games * demos * displays *
* explore library services and collections*

The Health Sciences Group of Librarians will be staffing a table as well. Stop by and say hello!

]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/09/30/msu-libraries-open-house-10-1-10am-4pm?blog=25#comments H1N1 (swine flu) Info at MSU http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/09/09/h1n1-swine-flu-info-at-msu?blog=25 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:38:57 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 21229@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>As the fall semester begins, MSU is preparing for the impact H1N1 (swine flu) may have on faculty members, students, and academics on campus. </p> <p>President Simon is encouraging the MSU community to stay informed and updated by visiting the following sites frequently. </p> <ul> <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1 ">http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1 </a></li> <li>World Health Organization: <a href="http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/">http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/</a></li> <li>MSU H1N1 Special Report: <a href="http://special.news.msu.edu/h1n1/">http://special.news.msu.edu/h1n1/</a></li> </ul> <p><br /><br /> In addition, all MSU faculty, students and staff are encouraged to always be vigilant about basic ways to protect their health:</p> <ul> <li>Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.</li> <li>Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (then throw out the tissue). Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.</li> <li>Common symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. If you are ill, please stay home to avoid infecting others.</li> </ul> As the fall semester begins, MSU is preparing for the impact H1N1 (swine flu) may have on faculty members, students, and academics on campus.

President Simon is encouraging the MSU community to stay informed and updated by visiting the following sites frequently.



In addition, all MSU faculty, students and staff are encouraged to always be vigilant about basic ways to protect their health:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (then throw out the tissue). Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Common symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. If you are ill, please stay home to avoid infecting others.
]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/09/09/h1n1-swine-flu-info-at-msu?blog=25#comments Fall 2009 EndNote Classes http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/08/25/fall-2009-endnote-classes?blog=25 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:13:32 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 20999@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>Looking to learn or improve your EndNote skills this fall? As in past semesters, the MSU Libraries is offering <strong>FREE</strong> EndNote and EndNote Web courses during the Fall 2009 semester. Please see the schedule below:</p> <p><a href="http://classes.lib.msu.edu/index.cfm?register&amp;course_code=LIB300A"><strong>EndNote X3 (click here to register)</strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Friday, September 11, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library</li> <li>Friday, September 18, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library</li> <li>Monday, September 21, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM<br /> Location: Room 22, Business Library</li> <li>Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library</li> <li>Monday, October 19, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM<br /> Location: Room 22, Business Library</li> <li>Friday, November 6, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library</li> <li>Monday, November 16, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM<br /> Location: Room 22, Business Library </li> </ul> <p><a href="http://classes.lib.msu.edu/index.cfm?register&amp;course_code=LIB305"><strong>EndNote Web (click here to register) </strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, September 30, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library</li> <li>Friday, October 23, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library</li> <li>Friday, November 13, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<br /> Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library </li></ul> <p>Please see the MSU Libraries' <a href="http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/endnote">EndNote Guide</a> for more EndNote information and help.</p> Looking to learn or improve your EndNote skills this fall? As in past semesters, the MSU Libraries is offering FREE EndNote and EndNote Web courses during the Fall 2009 semester. Please see the schedule below:

EndNote X3 (click here to register)

  • Friday, September 11, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library
  • Friday, September 18, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library
  • Monday, September 21, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Room 22, Business Library
  • Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library
  • Monday, October 19, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Room 22, Business Library
  • Friday, November 6, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library
  • Monday, November 16, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location: Room 22, Business Library

EndNote Web (click here to register)

  • Wednesday, September 30, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library
  • Friday, October 23, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library
  • Friday, November 13, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Basement Instruction Room (EG2), Main Library

Please see the MSU Libraries' EndNote Guide for more EndNote information and help.

]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/08/25/fall-2009-endnote-classes?blog=25#comments How to get material no matter where you are! http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/08/12/how-to-get-material-no-matter-where-you?blog=25 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:40:23 +0000 Abe Wheeler General 20783@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p>The Health Sciences Librarians have created a guide to help you get your hands on material no matter where you are in the state or country.<br /> <a href=" http://www2.lib.msu.edu/health/requests.jsp">http://www2.lib.msu.edu/health/requests.jsp</a><br /> If you have any questions or need any help, don't hesitate to contact us!</p> The Health Sciences Librarians have created a guide to help you get your hands on material no matter where you are in the state or country.
http://www2.lib.msu.edu/health/requests.jsp
If you have any questions or need any help, don't hesitate to contact us!

]]> http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/08/12/how-to-get-material-no-matter-where-you?blog=25#comments Resource Spotlight: MD Consult http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php/2009/07/16/resource-spotlight-md-consult?blog=25 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:30:44 +0000 Heidi Schroeder General 20385@http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/ <p><a href="http://ezproxy.msu.edu:2047/login?url=http://www.mdconsult.com">MD Consult</a> is a comprehensive online clinical information resource with textbooks, journals, drug information, practice guidelines, and other resources like patient education, CME and images. It also contains content from many of the Clinics of North America monograph series. According to MD Consult, having all of these resources in one interface helps &#8220;physicians efficiently find answers to pressing clinical questions and make better treatment decisions&#8221;.</p> <p><a href="http://ezproxy.msu.edu:2047/login?url=http://www.mdconsult.com">MD Consult</a> has a simple search interface that allows you to search the entire database or a selected section (books, journals, etc). The screenshot below shows the results for a search of &#8220;hereditary ovarian cancer&#8221; (entire database).</p> <p><img src="http://staff.lib.msu.edu/hschroed/images/MDConsult.jpg" /><br /> <br /> &#169; 2009 Elsevier</p> <p>If you have any questions about <a href="http://ezproxy.msu.edu:2047/login?url=http://www.mdconsult.com">MD Consult</a> or need help searching this valuable resource, please contact <a href="http://www2.lib.msu.edu/health/stafflist.jsp">your Health Sciences Librarian</a>.</p> MD Consult is a comprehensive online clinical information resource with textbooks, journals, drug information, practice guidelines, and other resources like patient education, CME and images. It also contains content from many of the Clinics of North America monograph series. According to MD Consult, having all of these resources in one interface helps “physicians efficiently find answers to pressing clinical questions and make better treatment decisions”.

MD Consult has a simple search interface that allows you to search the entire database or a selected section (books, journals, etc). The screenshot below shows the results for a search of “hereditary ovarian cancer” (entire database).



© 2009 Elsevier

If you have any questions about MD Consult or need help searching this valuable resource, please contact your Health Sciences Librarian.

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