Library Update no.46
Published each week, the Library Update lists recent library acquisitions such as books, journals, audiovisual material, reports, statistics, and any other items of interest.
Current and past issues are also available from the library in print.
Books on display may be placed on hold, and borrowed when removed from display. Use the catalogue to place a hold, or contact library staff.
Items listed are on display until 23rd November 2009
- News this week
- Recent staff publications
- Books, reports, statistics, other media
- Journals in print
- Health and science news
Two new Fact Sheets: MIMS and Embase
These two new fact sheets are part of an on-going process of updating our information on access to library resources in light of recent changes imposed by DoH.
There are now 17 fact sheets on such topics as 'Databases and planning a search', 'Interlibrary Loans', 'Accessing online journals and books', 'Library membership', 'Remote access', 'Searching and saving in EbscoHost', and a basic getting started guide to RefWorks (with another more comprehensive guide on the way).
Read all the fact sheets online, or pick them up in print from the library.
Fact Sheet no.4: MIMS Online
MIMS Online is available via Clinical Resources at the RCH website, or from the library's list of databases. No password needed on site. Off-site access requires an Athens login.
This fact sheet provides tips on simple and advanced searching, image searches, prescribing information, and also explains the difference between the Abbreviated Product Information (PI) and the Full PI.
Read online now or download the PDF (2 pages).
Fact Sheet no.17: Searching, saving and managing search results in Embase.com
An Athens login is required for both on-site and off-site access. Go to the library's list of databases and register for Athens (must be done while on site) or log in with your existing Athens account. You must create an Embase profile on your first visit. On subsequent visits, you will go straight in to Embase after logging in via Athens.
The Embase fact sheet is a comprehensive guide to searching Embase. Be guided through a step-by-step sample search and learn how to use the Emtree Tool to map to the thesaurus, how to combine search lines, limit searches, save search history, re-run your saved search history, and how to manage search results.
Read online now or download the PDF (3 pages).
Help with searching
Contact Poh, x5107, poh.chua@rch.org.au, for all queries related to searching the databases.
Recent staff publications
About these links: article citations are linked to full text where available, or to information about ordering documents.
Kemp, A., Ponsonby, A. L., Dwyer, T., Cochrane, J., Pezic, A., Carmichael, A., Carlin, J. and Jones, G. [Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Departments of Paediatrics and Population Health, University of Melbourne, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'The interaction between early life upper respiratory tract infection and birth during the pollen season on rye-sensitized hay fever and ryegrass sensitization - a birth cohort study', Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2009; vol.20(6), pp.536-544
Konstantinov, I. E. [Department of Cardiac Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'At the cutting edge of the impossible: a tribute to Vladimir P. Demikhov', Texas Heart Institute Journal 2009; vol.36(5), pp.453-8 (full text via Interlibrary Loans)
MacLaren, G. and Butt, W. [Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory septic shock in children: one institution's experience', Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2009; vol.10(4), pp.535
Ponsonby, A. L., Williamson, E., Smith, K., Bridge, D., Carmichael, A., Jacobs, A., Burrill, J., Ollington, N., Keeffe, J., Dwyer, T. [Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'Children with low literacy and poor stereoacuity: an evaluation of complex interventions in a community-based randomized trial', Ophthalmic Epidemiology 2009; vol.16(5), pp.311-21 (full text via Interlibrary Loans)
Soto-Martinez, M., Massie, J. [Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Infection, Immunity and Environment Theme, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'Chylothorax: diagnosis and management in children', Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 2009; vol.10(4), pp.199-207 (full text via Interlibrary Loans)
Srinoun, K., Svasti, S., Chumworathayee, W., Vadolas, J., Vattanaviboon, P., Fucharoen, S. and Winichagoon Fucharoen, P. [CAGT Research Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'Imbalanced globin chain synthesis determines erythroid cell pathology in thalassemic mice', Haematologica 2009; vol.94(9), pp.1211-1219
Tebruegge, M., Misra, I., Pantazidou, A., Padhye, A., Maity, S., Dwarakanathan, B., Donath, S., Curtis, N. and Nerminathan, V. [Department of Paediatrics, University or Melbourne, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic., Australia.], 'Estimating blood loss: comparative study of the accuracy of parents and health care professionals', Pediatrics 2009; vol.124(4), pp.e729-e736
Books, reports, statistics, other media
- 617.3 PAE
- Paediatric orthopaedics: a system of decision-making
- Benjamin Joseph, Ian Torode et al. Hodder Arnold, 2009.
- This book will be invaluable to all trainees in Orthopaedic Surgery, especially those taking FRCS HST exams and equivalent. While other textbooks concentrate on theory and the comprehensive presentation of all treatment options, this new and concise postgraduate textbook provides detailed practical insight into available treatments and a strategy for determining which treatment to follow in particular circumstances.
- 618.92 ABC
- ABC of one to seven
- Edited by Bernard Valman. 5th ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
- This book is a practical guide to the management of common physical and emotional problems of early childhood. New chapters include the prevention and management of obesity, behavioural and emotional problems, ADHD, autism, the child with fever, and changes in access to medical and social services. Including the latest NICE guidelines and advice on when to refer and how to manage the problems afterwards, each chapter provides relevant websites and resources for health workers.
- 618.9200076 CAS [Medical Student Collection]
- Case files: pediatrics
- Eugene C. Toy et al. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill Medical, 2010.
- Presents 60 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in pediatrics. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather then merely memorise facts.
- RCH Grand Rounds
- 11th November 2009 [DVD]
- An organisational approach to teaching clinical governance :the Snakes and Ladders program - presented by Dr. Hilary Cass.
Journals in print
About these links: some online titles are unavailable to off site users; see the online Journals List for other link options.
- Acta Paediatrica
- v.98 (11), November 2009
- American Journal of Cardiology
- v.104 (8), 15th October 2009 [password]
- American Journal of Epidemiology
- v.170 (9), 1st November 2009
(Declines in physical activity and higher systolic blood pressure in adolescence, p.1084)
(Antenatal and postnatal iron supplementation and childhood mortality in rural Nepal: a prospective follow-up in a randomised, controlled community trial, p.1127) - American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
- v.180 (9), 1st November 2009 [password]
- Annals of Internal Medicine
- v.151 (8), 20th October 2009
- Archives of Disease in Childhood
- v.94 (11), November 2009 [password]
v.94 (6), Supplement, November 2009 [password]
(Fetal & neonatal) - Archives of Internal Medicine
- v.169 (19), 26th October 2009
- Australian Family Physician
- v.38 (11), November 2009
(Issue topic: Bites) - BMJ: British Medical Journal
- v.339 (7729), 7th November 2009
(Pain management and sedation for children in the emergency department, p.1074) - British Journal of Haematology
- v.147 (3), 1st November 2009
(Testing children for inherited thrombophilia: more questions than answers, p.277) - Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter
- v.25 (11), November 2009
- Child: Care, Health and Development
- v.35 (6), November 2009
- Circulation
- v.120 (15), 13th October 2009
- Circulation Research
- v.105 (8), 9th October 2009
- Clinical Infectious Diseases
- v.49 (8), 15th October 2009
(Azithromycin plus artesunate versus artemetherlumefantrine for treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Tanzanian children: a randomized, controlled trial, p.1195) - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
- v.467 (11), November 2009
- CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal
- v.181 (8), 13th October 2009
(Improving the quality of care for infants: a cluster randomized controlled trial, p.469) - Contemporary Pediatrics
- v.26 (10), October 2009
- Critical Care Medicine
- v.37 (11), November 2009
- Developmental Neuropsychology
- v.34 (5), September/October 2009
- European Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- v.19 (5), October 2009
- Heart
- v.95 (22), 15th November 2009 [password]
- JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
- v.302 (15), 21st October 2009
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- v.91-B (11), November 2009 [password]
(Ischaemia and the pink, pulseless hand complicating supracondylar fractures of the humerous in childhood, p.1487) - Journal of Clinical Oncology
- v.27 (30), 20th October 2009
- Journal of Hospital Infection
- v.73 (3), November 2009 [password]
- Journal of Medical Genetics
- v.46 (11), November 2009 [password]
- Journal of Human Lactation
- v.25 (4), November 2009
- Lancet
- v.374 (9700), 31st October 2009 [password]
(Protective efficacy and safety of three antimalarial regimens for intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in infants: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, p.1521)
(Efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for malaria in African infants: a pooled analysis of six randomised, placebo-controlled trials, p.1533)
v.374 (9701), 7th November 2009 [password] - Nature
- v.461 (7268), 29th October 2009
- Nursing Outlook
- v.57 (5), September/October 2009 [password]
- Paediatric Nursing
- v.21 (9), November 2009 [password]
- Pediatric Dermatology
- v.26 (5), September/October 2009
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- v.25 (10), October 2009
- Pediatric Neurology
- v.41 (5), November 2009 [password]
- Pediatric Research
- v.66 (5), November 2009
- Science
- v.326 (5952), 23rd October 2009
v.326 (5953), 30th October 2009
Health and science news
Medgadget
» Infinity M540 from Draeger Makes Hospital Workflow and Patient Data Oh So So Smooth - Here's another piece of news about medical gadgetry released at the ongoing Medica 2009. The Infinity M540 from Drägerwerk AG & Co. (aka Dräger) is designed to provide portability and full functionality of a stationary vitals sig..
» Sci Fi Contest: Send Us Your Entries - We are pleased to announce that we now have an adequate number of entries for this year's Sci Fi Writing Contest . But if you are a talented writer, the opportunity is still here, and you still can win a brand new Amazon Kindle. So get you..
» Let Draeger Polaris Be Your Guiding Light - We are continuing to profile the latest gadgets that are being showcased at the Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf. This beautiful line of cold OR light systems, appropriately dubbed Polaris, comes from Drägerwerk AG & Co., a company bett..
» Evidence MultiStat from Randox Might Save Cardiac Lives and More - RANDOX Laboratories , a diagnostics company from Crumlin, UK, is releasing in Düsseldorf at Medica 2009 a new semi-automated analyzer that can perform detection of up to 12 analytes from a single patient sample in under 20 minutes. Th..
» My Lab One Portable Ultrasound from Esaote Makes Debut - At the ongoing Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf, Esaote out of Genoa, Italy is releasing a new portable ultrasound system that features a 12 inch touch screen for manipulating settings without having to use buttons. The My Lab One can be wor..
» Safe Life A400: A New Look for an N95 Respirator - Safe Life Corporation (San Diego, CA) recently released a new respirator that looks and feels more like a traditional surgical face mask. We received a copy of the A400 respirator for review and spent about a half hour wearing it to see ho..
ABC Latest Health News in Science (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
» Scientists decode corn genome - A team of US scientists has uncovered the complete genetic code of corn, a discovery that promises to speed development of higher yielding varieties of one of the world's most important food crops.
» Neurotransmitter could reverse Down syndrome: study - Boosting a neurotransmitter called noradrenalin in people with Down syndrome could help reverse the condition, which is the most common cause of mental retardation in children, a new study shows.
» Not just fast food: mummies had heart disease - The hardening of arteries, which is often linked to heart attacks and strokes, is not just a modern phenomenon, according to new research showing ancient Egyptian pharaohs had heart disease too.
» Study finds secret to retirees' happiness - Older people should give up seeking success and status if they want to be happy after they retire, suggests a new study.
» Brain power: 'size isn't everything' - When it comes to brain power, it's the complexity of neuronal connections, rather than the size of the brain itself, that is most important, say scientists.
» Painful wee issue worse for women - GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: Modern medicine has made giant leaps in treating life's little nasties. But Dr Karl says there are still some simple infections we can't get rid of.
BBC World Health News
» Drug resistant swine flu probed - Health officials in Cardiff investigate the possible person-to-person spread of a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu.
» Scientists make mad cow discovery - Researchers at the University of Leeds discover a type of protein which may play a part in causing "mad cow disease".
» New skin 'may help burns victims' - Researchers say they have found how to use human embryonic stem cells to create skin which could help serious burns victims.
» 'Enzyme clue' to breast tumours - Scientists have identified an enzyme that is crucial for turning breast tissue into tumours, according to a study published in the journal Cell.
» Hope over Down's learning problem - US researchers find key to reverse the memory problems of Down's children.
» 'Black clinics' - Beijing's poor rely on illegal medical centres for care
CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Commission)
» H1N1 intensifying in Canada but subsiding elsewhere: WHO - H1N1 appears to have peaked in parts of western Europe and the United States but transmission continues to intensity in Canada, the World Health Organization said Friday.
» More H1N1 vaccine, ventilators to come - Ontario supplied hospitals with 200 additional ventilators on Friday in anticipation of a surge in swine flu cases.
» Weight gain in pregnancy guides updated - Health Canada is formally replacing its guidelines on weight gain during pregnancy to match new U.S. recommendations.
» Alberta passes bill to recoup health costs from criminals, big tobacco - Alberta has passed legislation allowing the province to sue criminals and tobacco companies to recover health-care costs.
» Fewer Paps OK for women in 20s - Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new U.S. guidelines that conclude that is enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.
» Parents desperate for autism strategy - Long wait times in P.E.I. for the diagnosis of autism, up to two years, are leaving parents in a "state of panic," said a protester at the legislature Thursday.
