Unearthing prehistoric tumors, and debatehttp://http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/28/health/28cancer.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/28/health/28cancer.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/vitamin-D

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Prevention

20 Things to Know About Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Prevention Month. Here are some important facts to know.....

http://www.kitv.com/health/25503182/detail.html

In study, children cite appeal of digital reading

Many children want to read books on digital devices and would read for fun if they could obtain e-books.

But even with access,two-thirds would not give up their traditional print books......
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/books/29kids.html

Atherton Library Fall 2010 Hours

Fall 2010 September 7 - December 19

ATHERTON LIBRARY, HAWAI'I LOA CAMPUS

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Technology May Explain Mammogram's Poorer Performance in Younger Women

Worse detection rates may not be due to tumor..........http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101540.html

NIH Scientists Advance Universal Flu Vaccine

Universal flu vaccine may be here.....
http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jul2010/niaid-15.htm

Work Out Hard to Avoid Dementia

Exercise in later life may help prevent dementia........

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ICAD/21178

Less Weight Gain with Biking, Fast Walking

Walking and bicycling appear to keep weight down.......http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/ExerciseFitness/20947

Many diabetics unaware of hot weather hazards

Many diabetics do not know how to control for hot weather......

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_100215.html

HPU nursing lab has SIM family

Hawaii Pacific University nursing lab has SIM (simulation) family for students to practice nursing skills.

Work stress can raise women's heart disease risk

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_98439.html

New CDC Report Says Increased Efforts, High-Impact Strategies Needed to Reduce Smoking and Save Lives

More has to be done in the fight against smoking.......

http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2010/r100423.htm

17 Years Later, Stage 4 Survivor Is Savoring a Life Well Lived

Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, 17 years later.......

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/health/27case.html?nl=health&emc=healthupdateema1

Time to remind teens about sunscreen

Remind teens about the need to use sunscreen.......

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_98021.html

Annual Meeting of the Hawaii-Pacific Chapter of the Medical Library Association

Hawaii-Pacific Chapter of the Medical Library Association

Annual Meeting
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Health Sciences Library
March 12, 2010

The Annual Meeting of the Hawaii-Pacific Chapter of the Medical Library Association (HPCMLA) was held at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Health Sciences Library.

Members of the Chapter were fortunate to have Kay Deeney, Education Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region (NN/LM PSRML), Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, Center for the Health Sciences, UCLA, give an Advanced PubMed class: “PubMed Clinics of North America: a problem-based approach to PubMed searching”.

The class focused on a problem-based approach in learning to search the redesigned PubMed database. Through case studies, group exercises and hands-on practice, participants became more efficient PubMed searchers. The class was geared for intermediate and advanced PubMed searchers. We earned 3.5 continuing education credits for the class was 3.5 hours long, and at MLA ’10, which will be in Washington D.C. May 21-26, it will be a 4-hour class, you will earn 4 CE credits, and will cost $315!

The hands-on practice in JABSOM’s computer lab was very helpful, especially with Kay giving the class and being there to give us pointers in searching.

Julie Kwan, the Acting Associate Director of the NN/LM PSRML, and the Library Network Coordinator, gave the Regional Medial Library Update. Very interesting talk, and she again emphasized the importance of libraries doing Disaster Planning. As the incoming Chair of HPCMLA, I am hoping we can begin doing this planning among the medical libraries of HPCMLA.

We had lunch at the Pavilion Café, Honolulu Academy of Arts, which everyone who attended, always enjoys.

Mary Ryan, the Immediate Past President of MLA spoke: “MLA Update: Reflect and Connect” on her past year as MLA President.

The HPC-MLA Annual Business was held in the afternoon. We approved the 2009 Annual Business Meeting minutes, the Treasurer gave his annual report of HPCMLA’s accounts, the Immediate Chair, Carolyn Dennison summarized the 2009 Chapter events for the year:
-two MLA web casts
-MLA 2009 Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
-Mabel Trafford, Co-chair of the Local Assistance Committee for MLA 2009 said a few words on the planning for the meeting, beginning in 2008.
-Holiday Lunch
-Bylaws Updated
AHIP members

Committee Reports were given by:
-Membership Chair
-Continuing Education Chair
-Bylaws Chair
-Nominating Chair

Meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed refreshments and networking with each other.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text. ---Amazon.com review

Obama signs healthcare reform bill

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/23/AR2010032301071.html

Obama Hails Vote on Health Care as Answering ‘the Call of History’

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/22/health/policy/22health.html?th&emc=th

House passes health bill

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/21/house-leaders-make-impassioned-pleas-final-health-care-vote/

Soft drinks linked to pancreatic cancer

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/OtherCancers/18354

Updated Library Guide 19

The new 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association was published last year. Among the more important changes to take place is the implementation of the DOI (digital object identifier) standard for online article identification.The APA now recommends that you use the unique DOI alphanumeric string in your citation whenever it is available. Atherton Library recently updated Library Guide 19 - APA Style Research Paper Formats to reflect the changes that have taken place. Please consult this guide for help in formatting your paper and citing resources. A preview is available below for viewing and downloading.Print copies of Library Guide 19 as well as copies of the Publication Manual are also available in the library.

LG 19 011210

Bill, Melinda Gates give $10 Billion to Vaccine Research

Bill and Melinda Gates donate to vaccine research that could save 8.7 million lives.

Read more.....

http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/01/29/davos.bill.gates.donates/index.html?hpt=T2