Friday 29 November 2013

Need help finding the latest evidence?

The library team can help you track down the latest research and evidence in your area of work.  We'll provide you with search results on your topic and can also set up email alerts so you'll receive details of any new journal articles published.

>>>Click here to request a search

If you'd rather search the databases yourself, we're happy to offer training.

Contact us on 01483 464137 (x4247) or rsc-tr.library@nhs.net  for more information.


Thursday 21 November 2013

The Big Four Bulletin: Major Trials, Original Articles and Reviews 20th November No. 357

>>>Click here to view the latest Bulletin

The Big Four Bulletin is produced by Suzanne Toft and Richard Clint from Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Library and Knowledge Service.

This weekly bulletin aims to alert clinicians to major trials, original articles and reviews, published in the big four journals - BMJ, JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.

>>>See previous editions of the bulletin
(scroll down the page to view)

Friday 15 November 2013

NICE Eyes On Evidence - Issue 55 November 2013

>>> Click here to read the latest issue of  Eyes on Evidence.

This month's issue contains evidence updates on:

  • Bias in reporting of RCT's in breast cancer.
  • Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
  • Intermittent pneumatic compression for DVT in patients with stroke.
  • Passive smoking and meningococcal disease in children and young people.
  • Minimally invasive surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
  • QIPP case studies wanted.
  • Evidence updates - Urinary tract infection in children.

The Big Four Bulletin: Major Trials, Original Articles and Reviews 13th November No. 356

>>>Click here to view the latest Bulletin

The Big Four Bulletin is produced by Suzanne Toft and Richard Clint from Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Library and Knowledge Service.

This weekly bulletin aims to alert clinicians to major trials, original articles and reviews, published in the big four journals - BMJ, JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.

>>>See previous editions of the bulletin
(scroll down the page to view)

Wednesday 13 November 2013

When will we hit 5000?

We've been counting article requests since 2011 and we're on target to reach 5000 by the new year.  There's a free library bag on offer to our 5000th requester - could it be you?

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Last few days to try Dynamed...

Our trial of Dynamed runs until 18th November...

Please take a look, and let us know what you think, we would really value your feedback.

Dynamed provides clinically-organized summaries for over 3,000 disease and condition topics, incorporating over 1000 drug topics.  Dynamed editors monitor the content of over 500 medical journals, using a rigorous 7-step methodology for selecting and critically appraising each selected article. Dynamed is updated daily making it the most current point of care tool on the market.

NICE, SIGN and many other Royal College guidelines are included in the guideline section of each topic.  Patient UK and eMedicines Compendium links provide patient information.  Each drug topic has links to the BNF at topic level.

Doctors can use the bespoke CME form to register their online learning which can be submitted as part of a Doctors CPD portfolio.

You'll need an NHS Athens account registered to the Royal Surrey to get in, if you don't already have an account, registration is easy.  Just click here to register.  If you register from a pc connected to the RSCH network your account will be set up almost immediately and you will be ready to go.

>>>Click here to view Dynamed YouTube training video.

Thursday 7 November 2013

Server Maintenance 11-13 November

From 11-13 November essential maintenance work will be carried out on the www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk server.

Although you will still be able to search the catalogue during this time, it will not be possible to request books and articles online.  You can of course still request items by contacting the library team directly on x4247 or email rsc-tr.library@nhs.net.

Reading lists and recent additions lists will also not be available.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.


The Big Four Bulletin: Major Trials, Original Articles and Reviews 6th November No. 355

>>>Click here to view the latest Bulletin

The Big Four Bulletin is produced by Suzanne Toft and Richard Clint from Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Library and Knowledge Service.

This weekly bulletin aims to alert clinicians to major trials, original articles and reviews, published in the big four journals - BMJ, JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.

>>>See previous editions of the bulletin
(scroll down the page to view)