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NLM Updates
My NCBI Saved Search Enhancements
My NCBI saved searches now allow modifying of search terms.
PubMed for Librarians: Free Online Classes Open for Registration
Join the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) for the free online class “PubMed for Librarians.” Classes in April, June, and September 2013 are now open for registration.
PubMed History and Search Bar Updates
Several enhancements to the History and Search bars have been added to PubMed.
Non-English Abstracts in PubMed
Publishers will soon have the opportunity to submit non-English abstracts to PubMed.
PubMed now displays author keywords when supplied by publishers.
NISO Publishes Recommended Practice PIE-J: Presentation & Identification of E-Journals
On March 27, 2013, NISO announced the publication of a new Recommended Practice: PIE-J: Presentation & Identification of E-Journals (NISO RP-16-2013). This Recommended Practice was developed to provide guidance on the presentation of e-journals.
The Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association (MLA) will be held May 3-8, 2013 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. Attendees are invited to visit the NLM exhibit booth #226 (May 4-7) to meet NLM staff and see NLM Web products and services.
My Bibliography: Public Access Compliance Video
This video helps NIH-funded scientists link funding to their citations and manage compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy.
Most Popular New Items of 2012
In 2012, over 5500 new books were added to the collections. As usual, the Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care textbooks were some of the most circulated items, accounting for over half of the total new item circulation. (more…)
NLM Updates
MeSH 2013 – Implications for LocatorPlus, NLM Catalog, and the NLM Classification
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) adopted the 2013 MeSH vocabulary for cataloging on November 19, 2012.
This article collects the notable data changes made to MEDLINE during annual National Library of Medicine (NLM) maintenance known as Year-End Processing (YEP) for 2013.
New NLM Resources for Toxicologists and Laboratory Safety
The NLM Specialized Information Services (SIS) has released “Especially for Toxicologists,” a guide to NLM resources on environmental health, toxicology, and chemical information for toxicologists.
The PubReader View: A New Way to Read Articles in PMC
NCBI has developed a new presentation style called PubReader, an easier way to use your Web browser to read articles in PubMed Central on your desktop, laptop, or tablet computer.
Broad Subject Terms for Indexed Journals Updated
Broad Subject Terms are MeSH headings that describe the overall coverage of an indexed journal. These terms, which are also searchable in the NLM Catalog database, have recently been updated.
PubMed Sidebar Search Filter Defaults Updated
The default choices in the sidebar have changed. A video tutorial is available.
NLM Updates
Retrieving History of Medicine Citations in MEDLINE/PubMed
Searching PubMed for articles relating to the history of medicine has become easier with the introduction of the new PubMed left hand filter sidebar. The filter sidebar allows users to easily select different filters to apply to a PubMed search.
2013 Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Now Available
The Introduction to MeSH 2013 is now available, including information on its use and structure, as well as recent updates and availability of data.
Disaster Preparedness Partnership Sparks New NLM Technologies
Two new technologies in development and being tested by the National Library of Medicine may help transform the way hospitals keep track of patients during emergencies.
Structured Abstracts in MEDLINE: Newly Identified and Mapped Labels Available
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has updated its list of structured abstract labels. This updated list, along with the NLM-assigned broader category mappings, can be downloaded for free from the Structured Abstracts resource page which also provides NLM guidelines and other background information to assist licensees or researchers.
NIH launches free database of drugs associated with liver injury
Researchers and health care professionals can use the LiverTox database to identify basic and clinical research questions to be answered and to chart optimal ways to diagnose and control drug-induced liver injury.
New Style and New Content for ClinicalTrials.gov
The new ClinicalTrials.gov user interface was launched on September 19, 2012 at http://ClinicalTrials.gov/.
NLM Updates
Selected updates from the NLM Technical Bulletin
New App Serves as Guide to NLM Mobile
The National Library of Medicine has released a new mobile app that is intended to serve as the authoritative guide to NLM mobile resources. This app will improve your ability to find and use NLM mobile apps and sites.
NLM Acquires Collection of Materials Relating to American Civil War Surgeon S. Weir Mitchell
The National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library and a component of the National Institutes of Health, has acquired a collection of over 200 books and periodical issues related to the literary achievements of the prominent American Civil War surgeon S. Weir Mitchell (1829-1914).
National Library of Medicine Announces Updated WISER App
NLM announces an update for the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) app. WISER for iOS 3.0 adds native support for the iPad in addition to support for the iPhone and iPod touch.
PubMed Filters Sidebar Replaces the Limits Page
In order to provide users with a more visible and accessible way to narrow PubMed results, the Limits page will be replaced by a results filter sidebar. The filter sidebar options will work the same way as the limit selections. These changes were implemented in PubMed on May 10, 2012.
PubMed “Results by year” and PubMed Central “PMC images search” tools now display in the discovery column for all PubMed users. These changes were implemented in PubMed on June 18, 2012.
Upcoming PubMed, TOXNET, and Teaching with Technology Classes
Trainers from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and NLM Training Center (NTC) are offering no-cost classes this summer and autumn: “PubMed for Trainers,” “TOXNET and Beyond,” and “Teaching with Technology: Tips, Techniques and Tools.” Classes are open to residents of the U.S. To register, visit the NTC Web site at http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html.
Article Versions and MEDLINE/PubMed Citations FAQ
A new FAQ, Article Versions and MEDLINE/PubMed Citations, is now available. You’ll find information on:
- What is and is not a versioned citation
- How a versioned citation looks in MEDLINE/PubMed
- Publication Date vs. the Version Date
- Version Number and VersionID
- Versioning publication model
NLM Updates
National Library of Medicine Ends Its Support for ToxSeek
Since there are now several comparable alternatives for users needing a federated search, such as Science.gov, NLM will realign the resources to support other mission-critical programs.
Attendees are invited to visit the NLM exhibit booth #321 (May 19-22) to meet NLM staff and see NLM Web products and services.
PubMed now supports versioned citations. Revisions, scientific updates, and updates of reviews are examples of content that could be versioned. A FAQ page is available.
Archived Webinar: Showcase of NLM APIs
Software developers are invited to join NLM data experts as they showcase NLM APIs. Webinar has already taken place, but has been archived for future viewing.
In March, the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) released a redesigned version of NIHSeniorHealth, the National Institutes of Health consumer health Web site for older adults.
PubMed Results and Citation Manager Software
The PubMed “Send to” menu was updated to include a “Citation manager” selection.
PubMed and the My NCBI Favorites Collection Feature
The PubMed Abstract display now includes a “Save items” portlet that will provide users with an easy way to add items of interest to a My NCBI collection.
New WISER Updates – iPhone/iPod Touch & WebWISER
The second release for WISER for iPhone/iPod touch is now available. See what’s new for more information in this updated release.
Most Popular New Items of 2011
In 2011, over 5500 new books were added to the collections. As usual, the Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care textbooks were some of the most circulated items, accounting for over half of the total new item circulation. Below are the other popular items that were added to the collections and circulated in 2011. Keep in mind, the criteria for this list required that the item was added to a Mayo library collection in 2011. It’s a diverse list from a variety of Mayo libraries, and shows what a wide audience the Mayo libraries reach.
Matt Hoy
Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI
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The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
NLM Updates
Update — PubMed Health December 2011 Release
With its December release, PubMed Health grows to over 18,000 systematic reviews and health technology assessments in the last 10 years.
AIDSinfo and infoSIDA Redesigned
Sites Offer Federally Approved Information on HIV Treatment and Research
Overview of Vocabulary Development and Changes for 2012 MeSH
PubMed Advanced Search Page Updated
In December of 2011, the PubMed Advanced search page was modified to provide users with a less cluttered, more intuitive way to build searches.
This article collects, in one place, the notable data changes for 2012. Some topics may be linked to another article where details will be found.
2011AB UMLS Release Available on UTS
You may now browse the 2011AB Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) Release on the UMLS Terminology Services (UTS)
Tox Town Introduces New US Southwest Neighborhood
What is fracking? What are uranium tailings and how can they affect my health? Answers to these questions can be found in Tox Town’s new US Southwest Scene.
A Look Inside NLM’s New Exhibition, “Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness”
The exhibition explores health and medicine from the perspective of contemporary American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
http://infocus.nlm.nih.gov/2012/01/a-look-inside-nlms-new-exhibit.html
NLM Updates
PubMed Health — A Growing Resource for Clinical Effectiveness Information
Growing from around 200 items based on systematic reviews to over 5,000, PubMed Health has also begun a collection focused on helping people understand systematic reviews and their results.
2012 Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Now Available
The Introduction to MeSH 2012 is now available, including information on its use and structure, as well as recent updates and availability of data.
PubMed Clinical Queries Page Updated
The PubMed Clinical Queries homepage will be slightly modified to provide users with a more straightforward understanding of how to enter a search.
NLM Databases, Resources & APIs page updated
The page can be accessed from the “All NLM Databases & APIs” links on the NLM homepage.
National Library of Medicine WISER for Android Released
The first release of the National Library of MedicineWireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) for Android is now available.
NLM Launches ReferencePoint Blog
The NLM has a new blog, ReferencePoint, targeting health sciences library staff in the U.S. and abroad.
New NLM Enviro-Health Links Page: Developing and Using Medicines for Children
The NLM, Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS) has released an Enviro-Health Links page on Developing and Using Medicines for Children.
NLM Training Program Changes & New PubMed Training Class Announcement
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine 2011-2016 Contract means big changes for the NLM Training Program.
New Blog Chronicles the Creation and Journey of NLM’s Healing Totem Pole
In October, the National Library of Medicine will open a new exhibition, Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness. The exhibition, which will examine concepts of health and medicine among contemporary American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawai’ians, will feature a healing totem pole intended to promote good health. As a prelude to the exhibition, the totem will travel from Washington state, where it was created, to the NLM, where it will stand.
NLM Updates
PubMed, MeSH & NLM Catalog Search Boxes Modified
The PubMed, MeSH, and NLM Catalog search boxes have been slightly restructured to provide a presentable display for users working with non-standard system fonts.
National Library of Medicine Releases Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM)
The tools in CHEMM provide a comprehensive resource to help responders make safer decisions and provide them with the right information when it is needed most.
A Brand New Look for PubMed Central
PubMed Central has undergone a facelift or more accurately, an “interface”-lift, to not only enhance its overall look and feel but also provide users with easier access to PMC resources and information.
A bolding feature is now in PubMed® to help users quickly find where their search terms appear in their search results.
MedlinePlus RSS and Content Sharing Enhancements
MedlinePlus now offers RSS feeds for every health topic page on the site — nearly 1,800 feeds for MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en espanol combined.
The National Library of Medicine Haz-Map has been updated. Haz-Map now includes 1,212 new chemical agents and twelve chemical categories with significance regarding occupational exposure.
National Library of Medicine Announces Release of “Embryo” App
The Embryo app provides a collection of digital serial sections of early stage human embryos for mobile devices.
“NLM & You: The Video:” Contest Winners Announced!
The NLM recently conducted a video contest in which the public was invited to create original short videos, promoting awareness of NLM® products and services. The winners are linked in this post.
A digital resource encompassing over 300 early American printed books, Medicine in the Americas makes freely available original works demonstrating the evolution of American medicine from colonial frontier outposts of the 17th century to research hospitals of the 20th century.
New My NCBI Accounts and E-mail Addresses
In the near future, registering for a My NCBI account will require an e-mail address.
NLM Releases “Turning the Pages” App for iPad
Users Can Virtually Flip through Medical Masterpieces from Past Centuries
Most Popular New Items of 2010
In 2010, almost 3000 new monographs were added to the collections of the Mayo libraries. Below are 10 of the most popular books added last year, based on total number of checkouts.
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NLM Updates
National Library of Medicine Resources for Japan Disaster
Three exceptional resources at the NLM are available to those who need urgent access to health information related to tsunamis, earthquakes, and radiation events affecting Japan: Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM), Emergency Access Initiative, and Japan Disasters Topic Page.
NLM Resource: Chemical Structure Images Now Available
The NLM Division of Specialized Information Services has added chemical structure images from the NLM ChemIDplus database to Hazardous Substances Databank records.
Save PubMed Data in CSV Format
You can now save PubMed data in Comma-Separated Values (CSV) formatted files. CSV files are used to easily import data into databases and spreadsheets. ‘
PubMed Mobile Beta
PubMed Mobile Beta provides a simplified mobile friendly Web interface to access PubMed.
NLM Resource: WISER 4.4 Now Available
The NLM Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) 4.4 is now available.
LinkOut for Libraries Frequently Asked Questions
On March 31, 2011, the new LinkOut for Libraries Frequently Asked Questions Web page was launched.
NLM Updates
New Look for NLM Main Web Site
The NLM homepage, and thousands of other pages on the site, were redesigned and released on January 11, 2011 (1-11-11).
PubMed Limits Updated
The PubMed Limits page has been modified to include two new subsets: Dietary Supplements and Veterinary Science.
NLM Catalog and Journals Databases Merged
The NLM Catalog contains detailed MEDLINE indexing information about the journals in PubMed® and other National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) databases. The Journals Database has been retired.
Skill Kit: Searching for Phrases in PubMed
This Skill Kit shows you how to search for phrases in PubMed.
Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) News
News and updates about the UMLS system.
NCBI MeSH Database Updated
The NCBI Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Database will soon be redesigned to provide users with the same streamlined interface now available in PubMed and the NLM Catalog.
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