New 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.
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Using 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 ArticleScheduled 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 […]
Read ArticleEvaluating information literacy training offered by medical libraries
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Discussion of recently published article on information literacy instruction by medical libraries, and an example from our own library.
Read ArticleFree app for tracking blood glucose levels: MyTelcare Diabetes Pal
As noted on iMedicalApps, MyTelcare Diabetes Pal is a free app designed to help people with diabetes and their caregivers track, analyze and share blood glucose (BG), medication and food […]
Read ArticleTeaching medical students to use social media at John Hopkins U
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Dr. Margaret “Meg” Chisolm is an advocate for use of Twitter in demystifying psychiatry, and connecting with patients. She is conducting a pilot study on using it in med school.
Read ArticleAir pollution and health in Utah: free lecture at the Health Library
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Dr. Richard Kanner will speak on air pollution in Utah, its health effects, and what we can do to improve our air quality. Dr. Kanner specializes in pulmonary function and […]
Read ArticleEndNote for Mac workshops for spring 2012 semester
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The next EndNote for Mac workshops will be offered: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in HSEB 3515-A Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in […]
Read ArticleeScience and the Evolution of Library Services
Please join us for the 2012 Priscilla M. Mayden Lecture on the topic of eScience and eResearch: When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Where: George and Dolores […]
Read Article“Go Viral to Improve Health” challenge for interdisciplinary teams
Challenge by Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Engineering to students: create an app that addresses the nation’s pressing health issues, and win prize money!
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