Gelman Library, Room 219
Panel: Strategies for Interdisciplinary Publishing Success
Gelman Library, Room 219
Author: Laura Abate
Gelman Library, Room 219
Drugs in breast milk?
Pediatric Care Online has just published an update regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics' recent report entitled The Transfer of Drugs and Therapeutics Into Human Breast Milk. In this report, Dr. Hari Cheryl Sachs writes "Many mothers are inappropriately advised to discontinue breastfeeding or avoid taking essential medications because of fears of adverse effects on their infants. This cautious approach may be unnecessary in many cases, because only a small proportion of medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers or associated with adverse effects on their infants."
To learn more, please consult:
- Pediatric Care Online's Pediatric Care Update which links to related full-text resources
- LactMed - a free online information resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- Sachs, H. (2013). The transfer of drugs and therapeutics into human breast milk: an update on selected topics. Pediatrics, 132(3), e796-e809. doi:10.1542/peds.2013-1985
Pediatric Care Online is available via desktop and mobile access courtesy of Himmelfarb Library.
Express Yourself – Art Therapy
Need to de-stress from studying and work? Try Art Therapy and learn how self-expression through the arts can be a powerful method to help you relax...while having fun.
Tally Trip, GW Art Therapy faculty, will be hosting an art therapy session where she will be demonstrating an art therapy exercise to help support creative growth and self-expression. Participants will be using art materials to learn how creating an artistic expression helps promote mental health. Registration for this FREE Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb event is limited. Register online at http://goo.gl/jfVUtL
Express Yourself - Art Therapy
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register: http://goo.gl/jfVUtL
Health Care Quality @ GW
This Thursday, GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences will host the First Annual Health Care Quality Lecture. Carolyn Clancy, M.D., Director (retired), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will provide the keynote address which will be available via live webcast.
When: Thursday, October 17, 2013
4:00 pm
In addition to watching Dr. Clancy's address, you can find more information on health care quality via Himmelfarb Library's collections which include quality assurance books, e-books, and journals.
What can dance do for you?
On Monday, October 7th, you'll have the opportunity to Dance your cares away at Himmelfarb Library's ballroom dancing event. While this session is designed for fun and stress relief, dance has also been studied as a therapy. Check out some of the research on dance, and join us next week!
- Bradt, J., Goodill, S. W., & Dileo, C. (2011). Dance/movement therapy for improving psychological and physical outcomes in cancer patients. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,(10):CD007103. doi(10), CD007103. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007103.pub2; 10.1002/14651858.CD007103.pub2
- Strassel, J. K., Cherkin, D. C., Steuten, L., Sherman, K. J., & Vrijhoef, H. J. (2011). A systematic review of the evidence for the effectiveness of dance therapy. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine,17(3), 50-59.
- EVENT: “Dance your cares away”
- DATE: Monday, October 7, 2013
- TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- LOCATION: Himmelfarb Library, first floor
- Registration for this free event is limited. Go to http://goo.gl/gQfU5d
The event is sponsored by Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb. The Library will sponsor future events on healthy eating, stress reduction and physical fitness. To view future events go to http://goo.gl/47mkw7
What’s the value of the library in health care?
A recent JAMA article,The Evolving Role and Value of Libraries and Librarians in Health Care, describes the positive effect that libraries and librarians can have on health care. In this article, Sollenberger and Holloway provide insight into recent trends in health sciences libraries and also describe studies which have demonstrated their positive value including changes in patient care decision-making based on information obtained from library information resources; improved efficiency and effectiveness medical evidence search skills; and librarians involved in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
DSM-5 Now Available: PsychiatryOnline
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed, DSM-5) is now available online as part of PsychiatryOnline. The DSM is used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. This revised edition is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. DSM-5™ is the most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations.
PsychiatryOnline is a clinical research portal which provides access to a spectrum of resources useful for psychiatry clinical practice and research including:
- DSM Library titles including DSM-5 and, DSM-IV-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and DSM-IV-TR® Clinical Cases.
- Full-text journals including The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, and Academic Psychiatry.
- Full-text textbooks including The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry, Gabbard’s Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders, Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology, and Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
- APA practice guidelines in quick reference and comprehensive formats.
- Self-assessment tools for study, board certification and recertification review.
- Clinical & research news from Psychiatric News.
- Medication information handouts for patients
If you have questions regarding access or resources, please ask us!
Bates’ Pocket Guide – Online & App
Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination is now available from Himmelfarb Library as an e-text and as an app. The Bates' Pocket Guide is a concise resource with quick reference information on:
- Interviewing and taking health history.
- Illustrated review of physical examination.
- Common, normal, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assessment techniques for specific scenarios.
- Guides to interpretation of selected findings.
In addition to online e-text access, Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination can be installed on your personal mobile/handheld device as an app. Bates' app access provides you anytime/anywhere access to Bates' Pocket Guide as it functions even in areas without WiFi connectivity. Here's how to install Bates' Pocket Guide:
- Access the registration page and register for a uCentral account.
- Download/install the uCentral app.
- Login to the uCentral app to load content.
For additional apps, please consult our Mobile/Handheld Resources guide or ask us!
Turning Point 5.0 arriving soon!
TurningPoint 5.0 is coming to Ross Hall! In the next several weeks, TurningPoint 5.0 will be installed on instructor stations. Instructors will be able to download TurningPoint 5.0 from Novell-Delivered Apps and it is also freely available from the Turning Technologies website. The change to TurningPoint 5.0 will not require any action by students; clickers should continue working with no changes.
While TurningPoint 5.0 offers many new options for integrating polling and audience response into instruction, the integration with PowerPoint remains relatively unchanged. The following instructions are intended to help you get started and make a smooth transition into using TurningPoint 5.0 in your teaching.
TurningPoint 5.0: Loading & Starting a Presentation.
- Insert TurningPoint flash-drive receiver.
- Start TurningPoint program.
- Select PowerPoint Polling.
- PowerPoint will open with the TurningPoint tab.
- Open your PowerPoint presentation containing TurningPoint questions.
- Start Slideshow to begin presentation.
TurningPoint 5.0 Settings
- TurningPoint 5.0 will work with Blackboard for instructors who track TurningPoint responses to individual students/clickers.
- Select Receiver to confirm receiver channel. Standard/default receiver channel is 41.
- Select Reset then Session to clear previous data from TurningPoint slides.
- Select Live Polling rather than Simulated Polling; the Simulated Polling setting can be used to test appearance of TurningPoint slides without installing a receiver or using clickers.
- Note: instructors no longer need to specify the number of clicker devices (i.e. students); TurningPoint will accept as many clickers as are submitted during a session.
Need assistance?
- Technical Assistance: CASS (202) 994-9400
- Getting started with TurningPoint 5.0: Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu)
Superbowl over – tasty food still available!
Himmelfarb Library hosted Katie Albers, Healthy Eating Specialist from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom, for another cooking demonstration on how to prepare easy, healthy snacks for the Superbowl. While the cooking demonstration is over, Katie has kindly allowed us to share the recipes!
Spicy Buffalo Tofu Sliders
Makes 4 sliders
Ingredients
1/4 block firm or extra firm tofu, cut into strips
1/4 cup Wing Time Buffalo sauce
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Tessamea's Zesty Ranch dressing
2 Tbsp vegan mayo
1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 cup shredded carrots
4 whole wheat slider buns
Fresh jalapeno, slide into rounds (optional)
Instructions
Toss tofu with the buffalo sauce in a small bowl. In a shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Pan fry tofu in olive oil until crispy (about 3 minutes per side).
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix ranch dressing and vegan mayo until well-blended. Toss in lettuce and carrots. Top a whole wheat bun first with tofu and then slaw mixture. Drizzle extra buffalo and vegan ranch sauce on top. Top of with jalapenos if desired and serve!
Vegan Sweet Pepper Poppers
Makes about 8 poppers
Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1 can no-salt added black beans, drained
1/2 small can tomato paste
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 package mini sweet peppers
1/4 cup shredded vegan cheese
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix quinoa, beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Wash peppers and cut a slit down the middle of each one. Remove the seeds and then stuff the quinoa and bean mixture. Top with the vegan cheese shreds.
Lay peppers on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. OR, grill by placing stuff peppers directly on lightly greased grill or grill pan until slightly charred.
To serve, top with fresh cilantro.
Three Bean Chili
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
1 quart container low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 tsp chili powder
1 can no-salt added black beans
1 can no-salt added kidney beans
1 can no-salt added garbanzo beans
1 can no-salt added fire roasted diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot, saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno in 1/2 cup of the broth until onions are translucent or about 3 minutes. Stir in the rest of the broth and chili powder. Drain and rinse beans and add to the pot with the tomatoes (including juice). Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve topped with fresh cilantro an enjoy!
Slow cooker method
Mix all ingredients except cilantro in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Enjoy topped with fresh cilantro.
Avocado Bean Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 can no-salt added black beans
2 avocados, diced
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp HSH Zesty Tahini Dressing
1 Tbsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Drain beans and mix with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Serve with whole wheat pita bread or roll up for a tasty wrap.
Avo-dilla
Makes 1 Avo-dilla or 4 slices
Ingredients
1 whole wheat tortilla
1 Tbsp vegan Earth Balance butter
1 avocado
salt, to taste
1 Tbsp agave nectar
Instructions
In a hot skillet, melt butter then add tortilla and toss around to wet all sides. Flip tortilla to coat other side. Mash down avocado on one half of the tortilla and season with salt. Flip the other half of the tortilla over to create a semi-circle. Drizzle agave nectar over top and wait for the sizzling to begin. Once agave has carmelized with the butter, flip over and repeat on the other side.
Cut into 4 slices and serve!
Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
2 avocados, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except for the avocado. When ready to serve, add tin avocado and serve with chips, whole wheat pita, atop chicken, tofu, or salmon.
No Bake Cocoa-Oat Truffles
Makes about 20 truffles
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup finely chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
Process oats in a food processor and then add the dates, 2 Tbsp of the cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon and process until finely ground. Place remaining cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll Truffle mixture into balls about 2 teaspoons each, pressing firmly so mixture will stick. Roll truffles in cocoa powder and chill until ready to serve.
