Did you know that Thanksgiving has also been declared National Family Health History Day? Learn more in this blog post by one of the UND health sciences librarians.
Author: erika.m.johnson
When patients harass…
The majority of women in the medical profession have faced harassing and demeaning treatment by patients and many of these incidents go unreported. Women feel they can handle it or they make excuses for their patients, but in the #MeToo […]
The “bottomless bowl of soup” and “p-hacking”
Everyone loves a juicy retractions story, right? Apparently this prominent food researcher may have falsified loads of data. Ever heard of “p-hacking”?
Open access resources for ABOG Maintenance of Certification
Maintenance of Certification is a program of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). To assist physicians, all articles from the January, May, and August reading lists for the current year will be linked on the Obstetrics & Gynecology […]
Banned Book Week
Banned Book Week is next week – September 23-29. Banned Books Week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read and a time for librarians, teachers, book sellers, and readers of all levels to advocate for free and open access […]
SUSPECT that App!
Not all apps are created equal. Before you download a health and wellness or medical information app, give it the SUSPECT test. Seeking – Why are you searching for an app? Does this app do something you want or need? Usability – […]
Fact-Checking Sites
We are bombarded with “facts” – on the news, on social media, and in conversation with our friends. Sometimes it’s hard to separate the actual facts from from the disinformation and fake news. If you are looking for a reliable […]
More on clinical guidelines
A while back, we shared the announcement that he National Guidelines Clearinghouse would no longer be funded and access to some 1300 guidelines would be discontinued. Creation of and access to high quality guidelines is a challenge that remains in […]
Three lessons for students beginning medical school
Beginning (and continuing!) medical school can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Are you learning everything you need? Will you be able to do enough for your patients? These are questions that may persist throughout your career. Chances are, the answer to these […]
Gartner’s Emerging Technology Predictions
Gartner, a company that provides advisory services to industries based on independent research, has published some interesting technology predictions. Take a look at their predictions on emerging trends — how might these technologies affect you, your profession, or your family?