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December 17, 2007
Access to Scopus is being discontinued at UM
Due to budget constraints, University of Michigan access to the Scopus
database will be discontinued as of January 1, 2008.
Resources similar to Scopus that remain available to U-M Ann Arbor
students, faculty and staff include:
ISI Web of Science
http://searchtools.lib.umich.edu/V?func=native-link&resource=UMI01738
Engineering Index (Compendex) & INSPEC [Engineering Village]
http://searchtools.lib.umich.edu/V?func=native-link&resource=UMI01165
UM-MEDSEARCH
http://searchtools.lib.umich.edu/V?func=native-link&resource=UMI01451
For information on searching Embase, please contact Taubman Medical Library (medical.library@umich.edu).
Posted by schnitzr at 12:41 PM
December 09, 2007
Intensive Care Checklist from the "New Yorker"
If something so simple can transform intensive care, what else can it do? by Atul Gawande
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/12/10/071210fa_fact_gawande
Posted by schnitzr at 05:09 AM
December 07, 2007
New OVID (UM-MEDSEARCH) Interface in January!
Announcing a New Look for UM-Medsearch
In January, UM-MEDSEARCH will have a new look. If you typically search MEDLINE through UM-MEDSEARCH, you will easily adjust to this new interface.
The new version will open to a search mode called “Ovid Syntax”, which works the same as the current advanced search mode. The terms you enter are mapped to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to encourage the use of those terms for a precise search.
We have already begun including the new interface in instructional sessions. Classes to introduce the new look will be held during Winter 2008. We will also feature introductions to some of the enhanced features on our home pages at www.lib.umich.edu/taubman and http://www.lib.umich.edu/hsl throughout the Winter semester.
If you would like to take a quick peek now, follow this link.
Further questions may be addressed to The Taubman Medical Library Reference Desk at 763-3071 or medical.library@umich.edu.
Posted by pmartin at 03:45 PM
December 05, 2007
Showing of "Remaking American Medicine"
The UMHS Patient & Family Centered Care Committee is showing the 4-part PBS series, "Remaking American Medicine", which explores the quality crisis and innovative solutions being taken by health care institutions in the 21st century.
"Episode 1: The Silent Killer", profiles individuals committed to
reducing medical errors and implementing rapid response teams. Episode 1 is being shown on Tuesday, December 11 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the MCHC Auditorium in Mott Children's Hospital - all are encouraged to attend!
The episode will be followed by an expert panel discussion by:
Pat Warner - Assoc. Director and Chief Administrative Officer, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital
Dr. Valerie Castle - Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Chris Dickinson - Professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
Karen Adkins-Bley - UMHS Risk Management
Annette Scott - Peds. ICU CNS and Rapid Response Team member
Kelly Parent - Parent of Mott child/Family Centered Care Lead
Upcoming episodes: Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and March 11
Free Admission and Popcorn!
Posted by preet at 11:56 AM
December 03, 2007
A Toolkit for Trainers from NIHSeniorHealth
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit/toolkit.html
Posted by schnitzr at 02:37 PM