September 2017 – The Rotation: A Himmelfarb Library Blog

Is there a genetic cause for preterm births?

Laura AbateSeptember 29, 2017

genome While evidence has suggested that this is true, the first study identifying specific genetic factors that exist in women with preterm deliveries was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. This study used data from nearly 50,000 women and identified specific genetic variations which can predict length of gestation and risk of preterm birth.

Genetic Associations with Gestational Duration and Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Zhang, G., Feenstra, B., Bacelis, J., Liu, X., Muglia, L. M., Juodakis, J., ... & Hinds, D. A. (2017). Genetic Associations with Gestational Duration and Spontaneous Preterm Birth. New England Journal of Medicine.

Image citation: Ricciardi, R. (2013). Human genome [online image]. Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricricciardi/11622986115

Writing Center @ Himmelfarb: starting now

himmelfarbSeptember 22, 2017January 23, 2024

GW's Writing Center hours at Himmelfarb Library begin this week. Writing Center consulations are available free of charge and can be scheduled using the Writing Center's online system.

What: Writing Center @ Himmelfarb Fall 2017 Hours (Begins this week!)

Who:

Amanda: Fridays 10am- 12pm

Sherri: Wednesdays 2:30-4pm

Cost: Service is FREE!

How do I make an appointment to meet with a tutor?

The Writing Center provides both on-campus and distance learning services.
- On-Campus Appointments: Health Sciences Tutor Consultations are available for GWSPH, SON, & SMHS students. You may sign up for a face-to-face consultation with a health sciences specialists tutor. Appointments available at both the Himmelfarb Library, Foggy Bottom Campus and the Virginia Science and Technology Ashburn Campus.
- Distance Learning Appointments: The Writing Center uses Zoom, an interactive videoconferencing online interface that allows you to share your desktop and documents. Please visit the Online Students: Appointments webpage for instructions on how to schedule your distance learning appointment.

What type of support do they offer for non-native English speaking students?

The Writing Center has services for Non-Native English Speaking Students: For specific writing help as a non-native English speaking student, please look into scheduling your appointment at the Language Center.

Where can I go if I need help using the Writing Center's online appointment schedule site?

How to Use WC Online Registration: Visit the Writing Center's page for complete instructions on how to register for an appointment using the WCOnline site.
GW Writing Center Contact: You can contact the Writing Center by phone at 202.994.3765 or via email at gwriter@gwu.edu.

Clinical overviews via ClinicalKey

Laura AbateSeptember 20, 2017

ClinicalKey and ClinicalKey for Nursing are introducing new Clinical Overview articles. Clinical Overview articles will replace FirstConsult articles in ClinicalKey and provide a new type of content in Clinical Key for Nursing.

Clinical Overviews provide snap shot clinical information on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for specific conditions. 350 Clinical Overview topics are already available and additional Clinical Overview topics will be released as they are completed. Many Clinical Overview articles replace older FirstConsult articles; eventually Clinical Overviews will replace FirstConsult entirely.

Access Clinical Overviews via either ClinicalKey or ClinicalKey for Nursing. Both resources are available from on- and off-campus locations and are mobile-optimized to allow seamless access from both desktop/laptop computers and mobile devices. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu)

Thing you are having a challenging week?

Laura AbateSeptember 18, 2017February 22, 2022

Thing you are having a challenging week?

Listen to Dr. Mary-Claire King describe one week in her life. Dr. King's research identified the BRCA1, a gene that increases the risk for breast cancer, among many other accomplishments.

King M. Who can you trust? The Moth Web site. http://themoth.org/stories/who-can-you-trust. Updated 2014. Accessed Sep 18, 2017.

You can read Dr. King's research findings by searching PubMed and linking to full-text articles in Himmelfarb Library's collection. Here is a sample of three articles from the different subjects she has studied:

Hall JM, Lee MK, Newman B, Morrow JE, Anderson LA, Huey B, King MC. Linkage of early-onset familial breast cancer to chromosome 17q21. Science. 1990 Dec 21;250(4988):1684-9. PubMed PMID: 2270482.
Di Lonardo AM, Darlu P, Baur M, Orrego C, King MC. Human genetics and human rights. Identifying the families of kidnapped children. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1984 Dec;5(4):339-47. PubMed PMID: 6441478.
King MC, Wilson AC. Evolution at two levels in humans and chimpanzees. Science. 1975 Apr 11;188(4184):107-16. Review. PubMed PMID: 1090005.

Can a blood test be used to screen for cancer?

Laura AbateSeptember 2, 2017September 13, 2021

Can a blood test be used to screen for cancer?

This question was addressed in a recent NEJM article which investigated if checking for the Epstein-Barr virus (EBM) in plasma samples would be a useful screening test for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in patients with no symptoms of the disease.

To understand how this prospective study was conducted and learn about the results, read the article or watch the NEJM's quick take video:

Check out additional articles on genetics research in Dr. Charles Macri's online Genetics Journal Club.

Month: September 2017

Is there a genetic cause for preterm births?

Writing Center @ Himmelfarb: starting now

Clinical overviews via ClinicalKey

Thing you are having a challenging week?

Can a blood test be used to screen for cancer?

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