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access_medicineAccessMedicine is hosting a webinar on patient safety which offers Himmelfarb Library users the opportunity to hear from a leading authority on this issue.  Dr. Robert Wachter will conduct a live webinar to discuss the evolution of patient safety and future directions.  Dr. Wachter will address:

  • The rapid pace of change in the safety field over the past decade
  • The crucial and surprising importance of culture and complex adaptive systems
  • The role of information technology in patient safety

Following the 45-minute talk, you can also participate in a live question and answer session with Dr. Wachter.  To attend, please complete the free registration.

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Planning a Super Bowl Party? Learn how to make nutritious and tasty snacks that are a win-win for all! Join Katie Albers, Healthy Eating Specialist from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom, for a cooking demonstration on how to prepare easy, healthy snacks and to share alternatives to high-calorie, fatty party foods. Food will be served and the event is FREE!

RSVP quickly to reserve your spot. (URL for RSVP)

Super Bowl Party Healthy & Tasty Snacks!
Date: Friday, February 1, 2013
Time: 3:00pm
Room: Himmelfarb B103

This event is part of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb Library initiative sponsored by Himmelfarb Library.

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paeasyHimmelfarb Library is pleased to announce the availability of a new tool to support physician assistant students preparing for the PANCE and PANRE.  PAEasy is offered by the publishers of USMLEasy and offers a similar system of practice questions, answers, and links to supporting information in AccessMedicine.

PAeasy provides access to 1,200 questions and answers that simulate the PANCE and PANRE and provides full explanations for the answers.  PAEasy can be customized by signing up for an individual username/password within Himmelfarb Library's account to allow you to track your progress and take advantage of all of PAEasy's features:

  • Robust Performance Profile tracks your performance by topic and test scores over time and allows you to compare your scores to others using PAEasy, including test-takers at GW.
  • Three testing modes including un-timed practice mode, a timed exam, and a simulated test that replicates the official test.
  • Customization features
    • Select the length and subject areas of a test or create a set of randomly selected question.
    • Retake tests composed of questions previously answered incorrectly so you can focus on weak areas.
    • Time your tests or practice at your own pace.
    • Take tests composed of questions that you are seeing for the first time.
  • Targeted readings from AccessMedicine, identified based on where you need additional study.
  • Anatomy Flash Cards offering 150 full-color anatomy images, derived from The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy.

You can access PAEasy from on- and off-campus locations via the link on the E-Databases webpage using either ALADIN or VPN/GWireless.  If you have questions about this resource or access, please contact Laura Abate at leabate@gwu.edu.

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Health Information @ HimmelfarbHimmelfarb Library would like your input about the new Health Information @ Himmelfarb search service (the new search box on the Library’s homepage).    The service is a one year pilot project and renewal will be dependent on user satisfaction with it.

Help us assess the success of Health Information @ Himmelfarb by filling out a brief survey.  Faculty, staff, resident, and student respondents from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Services, and School of Nursing  will be entered into a February 14th drawing for a $20 print/copy card.

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Best PracticeBMJ Publishing recently recalled the Best Practice mobile app due to a technical fault with the Best Practice app for iPad.  The technical issues with the display of some treatment options in the previous version have been resolved and all users should update to the new release at the earliest opportunity.

To install Best Practice on your iPad or other handheld device, access Best Practice then login or register for a personal account; download 'BMJ Best Practice' from the Apple iTunes Store; login to the app with your personal login/password to download topics and then download images.

Best Practice, provided courtesy of Himmelfarb Library, is an evidence-based resource providing disease and drug information.   Best Practice provides access to diagnostic and treatment information using a step-by-step approach and ordering potential diagnoses by common vs. uncommon and disease categories (e.g. cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, etc.) .  Best Practice also provides clinical information focused around prevention and prognosis.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu).

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cspCardioSource Plus, the American College of Cardiology's educational resource library, is now available via Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library.  CardioSource Plus offers the GW community access to the ACC's rich selection of cardiology information including self-assessment programs, meetings on demand, and Heart Songs.

Users can access CardioSource Plus from on- and off-campus locations.  To access Heart Songs and to track your individual progress in self-assessment programs, access CardioSource Plus via Himmelfarb Library and then create an individual login and password.  CardioSource Plus is linked from the Library's Databases webpage.

If you have any questions regarding access to CardioSource Plus, please contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu).

CardioSource Plus

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Himmelfarb Library now offers 'First Aid' - to help you prepare for exams!  The library recently acquired the First Aid books online to support studying for the USMLE, clerkships and wards, and speciality boards as well as other exams.

USMLE 'First Aid' e-texts include:

Clerkships and wards 'First Aid' e-texts include

Specialty board 'First Aid' e-texts include

The First Aid books are available 24/7 via our E-Texts webpage.  If you have any question, please contact Laura Abate at leabate@gwu.edu.

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Yoga NidraHealthy Living @ Himmelfarb Library continues on Monday, November 5th with a Yoga Nidra class led by Professor Linda Lang.  The class will begin at 6:45 p.m. and is free.  Please RSVP to let us know you'll attend!

You can read more about yoga, including yoga nidra, on Natural Standard.  In addition, several studies have recently been published examining the use of yoga nidra as a therapeutic intervention.  You can read more about yoga nidra and possible applications by accessing these articles on PubMed.

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