This month in Eyes on Evidence Adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnoeaA randomised controlled trial in the USA finds that adenotonsillectomy does not improve cognitive function in children with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, although it does have a beneficial effect on symptoms of sleep apnoea. Ibuprofen compared with indometacin for patent ductus arteriosusA Cochrane […]

It’s that time of year when tension starts to rise. To help our students with their exam preparation the Medical Library will be open on Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday) from 9:00am-6:00pm. The library will also be open on the following Sundays, from 2:00pm-6:00pm: Sunday 25th MaySunday 1st JuneSunday 8th JuneSunday 15th June  

The Medical Library will be open 9:00am till 6:00pm both Bank Holiday Mondays in May, 5th and 26th.

Wherever it is – take a photo, tell us where you are and why you love it. Post to our Facebook page, tweet us @CamDesignSpark or email designspark@lib.cam.ac.uk We want to make sure that libraries in Cambridge are designed around our users. So we’d like you to tell us which spaces inspire you to work. […]

The Cochrane Collaboration and CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) are working together to provide research workshops for the general public and health professionals. There are 3 FREE workshops in London, Birmingham and Oxford which will explore how research evidence can be part of a personal decision making and professional practice. Full details and the opportunity to book […]

New evidence from NICE E-cigarette awareness and use to quit smokingA survey suggests that awareness and use of e-cigarettes has increased over the past few years, but a randomised controlled trial indicates that the products are only modestly effective at helping people to quit smoking. Beta-2 agonists and exercise-induced asthmaA Cochrane review has assessed the […]

Need to get your references in order, but don’t know your Endnote from your Mendeley? Got a systematic review that needs doing, but don’t know where to start? Search strategies not giving you what you need? Come and see Isla and Jo Where: Sherwood Room When:  Monday 28th April 1:00 – 2:00, Tuesday 29th April […]

The Care Quality Commission has just published its Hospital Intelligent Monitoring sureillance work.  These reports assess risks at 161 UK hospitals, and has found Cambridgeshire trusts, including Addenbrooke’s, to have among the fewest potential dangers to patients. An overview of which hospitals fall into which bands is available here (NB – you want to be in […]

Got a systematic review that needs doing, but don’t know where to start?  Need to get your references in order, but don’t know your Endnote from your Mendeley? Search strategies not giving you what you need? We can help! Just book in for one of the following sessions:  ?         Managing Your Bibliography  How to take the […]

Not sure how to find an E-Book?  Do you wonder how to download an E-Book to your smart device? Are there an E-Books available in my area of medicine???  For answers to these and other E-Book questions and demonstrations on how to use E-Books on smart devices, come along to the drop-in session next week.  […]