New England Journal of Medicine’s mobile offerings
Discussion of mobile apps and podcasts from the New England Journal of Medicine.
Read MoreNew study on urban health literacy & asthma
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New study examines health literacy levels and health information sources for the caregivers of children with asthma living in poorer, urban areas. Results are informative, but could be more-effectively presented using graphs or other visual representations.
Read MoreUnsolved problems in medical informatics: a lecture
Dr. Donald A. B. Lindberg will give this year’s Reed M. Gardner Lecture on the topic of “Unsolved Problems in Medical Informatics” on Thursday, 3/22/12 at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics Auditorium, beginning with a meet-n-greet at 3:30 pm.
Read MoreSpring remodel progresses: walls, ventilation and sheetrock
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Remodeling at the Eccles Library continues, as walls with sheetrock, and new ventilation are installed. For information on expected noise levels, please check the home page on the library’s website. […]
Read MoreLIFT Forum: FURTHeR: Searching the University’s Data Resources for Clinical Cohorts
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Our March LIFT Forum is on “FURTHeR: Searching the University’s Data Resources for Clinical Cohorts,” Wed, 3/7/12, 12:30 – 1:30 pm in HSEB 1730. Join us!
Read MoreNew scan to see undetected brain damage
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According to an article in the New York Times, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are running high-powered MRI scans through a special software program to map the […]
Read MoreNew report on youth and digital media
Recent Harvard study looks at the information-seeking behaviors of youth ages 18 and under, finding that context and demographics also play a critical role.
Read MoreUsing smartphones to boost healthy behavior against juvenile diabetes
Using a smartphone app to encourage blood glucose monitoring compliance in adolescents with diabetes that includes a points reward system redeemable in the iTunes store.
Read MoreScheduled HVAC repairs
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Service to the Library’s heating, cooling and air circulation systems will begin Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 9:00 p.m., and end Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 5:00 a.m. The building […]
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