Medical LibraryThe library will be shut Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Monday 6th April 2015 – the Easter Weekend. Normal hours resume at 8:00am Tuesday 7th April. The library will have reduced hours on Mondays 4th and 25th May 2015 – the May Bank Holidays. We will be open 9:00am till 5:00pm.
Exams looming? Need to concentrate? We can help…
As exam season approaches, we’d like to offer a little aid to concentration – free ear plugs are available from the Library reception desk.
Changes to NHS ATHENS search (HDAS) – Saved searches
On 1st April 2015 there will be some “behind the scenes” changes to the NHS ATHENS database search (HDAS) of Medline and PsycINFO. Because of a change of content supplier all saved searches and alerts in Medline & PsycINFO will shut down on Sunday 30th March 2015. You should export any saved searches you want to keep […]
Eyes on Evidence – latest from NICE
This month in Eyes on Evidence HIV testing in healthcare settings other than specialist clinics A systematic review and meta-analysis reported a low rate of HIV testing in at-risk populations in settings other than genitourinary medicine, sexual health and antenatal clinics in the UK. Allopurinol for chronic gout A Cochrane review found limited evidence from […]
Penny for your thoughts – we respond
We recently followed a library trend and put up a “speaking wall” to gather your thoughts and comments about the Medical Library. We’d like it to be part of an ongoing dialogue with library users. We’ve had a few comments already – thanks! – and Isla, the Medical Librarian, would like to respond. So, first […]
Eyes on Evidence – the latest updates from NHS Evidence Search
Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitationA French randomised controlled trial found that offering family members the opportunity to observe when a close relative receives cardiopulmonary resuscitation has a positive effect on family members’ psychological outcome. Men’s health interventions in football clubsA programme of men’s health interventions delivered in football clubs may lead to improvements in healthy […]
E-Book Trial – Very Short Introductions series
Trial access to these concise ebooks is now available until 31st January 2014. Medical subjects include Anaesthetics Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, History of Medicine, Psychiatry , Public Health and Epidemiology Just click on the link to access the title. Please note, trial access disables the ability to download these ebooks. Take a look and send your feedback […]
PubMed mobile app more popular than web?
Pubmed just got better with the links through to the Cambridge University range of ejournals – accessible via http://tinyurl.com/campubmed but what about if you’re using a smart phone? This news piece suggests that access to Pubmed via smartphone apps is more popular than via the traditional web interface
Eyes on Evidence
Latest evidence updates from NICE and Evidence Search Training in patient-centred clinical consultations A Cochrane review notes that training in patient-centred approaches for healthcare professionals may have positive effects on patients’ experiences of consultation processes. Increased risk of venous thromboembolism with glucocorticoid use A Danish case-control study finds that use of glucocorticoids is associated with […]
Training dates for Cambridge Postgraduates
Systematic review proving a challeng? Pubmed not giving you the papers you are sure should be available? References and papers getting out of control? If you’re a postgraduate at Cambridge University training and support is available at scheduled sessions, and on a one-to-one basis. Times and dates for the scheduled sessions are available here – login […]
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