Journals and Videos Received in November 2007:

New Journal Issues

The American journal of managed care

The American journal of medicine

American medical news

Annals of long-term care (N)

Archives of internal medicine

Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons

Cardiology Review

Clinical geriatrics

Consultant

Cortlandt forum

Current clinical practice (N)

DOC News (Diabetes Obesity CVD News) (N)

Geriatrics

Healthleaders (N)

Infection control today : ICT

Internal medicine news

Internal medicine world report

Journal of clinical outcomes management : JCOM

The journal of family practice

Journal of hospital medicine

Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Journal of the National Medical Association (N)

Mayo Clinic proceedings

Mdng

Medical economics

Modern healthcare

MPR (monthly prescribing reference)

Oncology

Oncology net guide (Oncng) (N)

Oncology times

PDR (monthly prescribing guide)

Southern California physician (N)

Thanks to Dr. Cruz, Dr. Lee, Dr. Kahn for journal donations.

Journals and Videos Received in October 2007

New Journal Issues

The American journal of cardiology

The American journal of hematology/oncology

The American journal of managed care

The American journal of medicine

American medical news

Annals of long-term care (N)

Archives of internal medicine

Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons

CA a cancer journal for clinicians (N)

Cardiology Review

Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

Clinical advances in hematology and oncology (N)

Clinical geriatrics

Community oncology

Consultant

Cortlandt forum

DOC News (Diabetes Obesity CVD News) (N)

Diabetes practice options (N)

Focus journal : management and clinical expertise for respiratory care & sleep medicine (N)

Formulary (N)

Gastrointestinal oncology: principles and practices : updates (N)

Healthleaders (N)

Infection control today : ICT

Internal medicine news

Internal medicine world report

Journal of clinical outcomes management : JCOM

The journal of familiy practice

The journal of supportive oncology (N)

Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)

Journal of the National Medical Association (N)

Mayo Clinic proceedings

Mdng

Medical economics

Modern healthcare

MPR (monthly prescribing reference)

Oncology

Oncology net guide (Oncng) (N)

Oncology times

PDR (monthly prescribing guide)

Surgery news

Today’s surgicenter (N)

Topics in HIV medicine (N)

WebMD (N)

New Multimedia

Breast cancer update 2007.
2007
Donated.

Breast cancer update 2007
2007
Donated.

Cancer conference update : 29th annual San Antonio breast cancer symposium December 14th to 17th, 2006
2007
Donated.

Cancer conference update discussion of 105 presentations and posters presented at the 2007 annual oncology meeting in Chicago, Illinois
2007
Donated.

Lung cancer update
2007
Donated.

Renal cell cancer conversations with oncology investigators : bridging the gap between research and patient care.
2007
Donated.

Renal cell cancer update.
2007
Donated.

Thanks to Dr. Cruz, Dr. Lee, Dr. Kahn, Dr. Lappat for journal and multimedia donations.

New CME/CE on Medscape

Medscape recently announced a CME/CE topic that may be of interest to the staff.

Topical Treatments for Fat Reduction -- Do They Work? A Best Evidence Review (link)

• From: Medscape Family Medicine
• CME/CE Credits:
• 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians
• 0.25 nursing contact hours
• Release Date: October 16, 2007
• Expiration Date: October 16, 2008
• Summary: The current study suggests that aminophylline cream can improve the distribution of topical fat, and these results may in turn improve patients' body image and self-esteem.

With thanks to Medscape CME Alert.

In the Literature / Current Awareness

From the NEJM: "Flu vaccine is effective in community-dwelling elderly"

The October 4th issue includes the results of a study that confirms that influenza vaccinations reduce hospitalization and death rates for the elderly in the community.

• Abstract
• Full-text

[NEJM. 2007;357:1373-1381]

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Flu Vaccine: Facts & Myths

The October issue of the ANA Nursing Insider highlights new influenza resources available on their website:

• A poster from the CDC that debunks some common myths about flu vaccinations: "Flu Vaccine: Facts & Myths"
• The 2007-2008 Flu Backgrounder, which details the current recommendations from the ANA and the CDC.

Journals and Books Received in September 2007:

New Journal Issues

The American journal of cardiology

The American journal of managed care

The American journal of medicine

American medical news

Archives of internal medicine

BMJ clinical evidence handbook (N)

Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons

Cardiology Review

Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

Clinical advances in hematology and oncology plus Supplement (N)

Consultant

Cortlandt forum

Formulary (N)

Geriatrics

Healthleaders (N)

Internal medicine news

Internal medicine world report

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)

Journal of clinical outcomes management : JCOM

Journal of hospital medicine (N)

Mayo Clinic proceedings

Mdng

Medical design

Medical design technology (N)

Medical economics

Modern healthcare

MPR

New England journal of medicine

Oncology times

PDR (monthly prescribing guide)

The primary care companion to the journal of clinical psychiatry

Surgery news

Today’s surgicenter (N)

The Washington manual (N): subspecialty consult series cardiology subspecialty consult

New Books

Harrison's principles of internal medicine. Kasper, Dennis L [et al.].The

Washington manual of medical therapeutics. Cooper, Daniel H., ed. [et al.]

Emergency Care for Hazardous Materials Exposure - Revised Reprint (Emergency Care for Hazardous Materials Exposure). Currance, Phillip L., Bruce Clements, Alvin C. Bronstein

Thanks to Dr. Cruz, Dr. Lappat, Dr. Lee, Dr. Miller-Dobalia for journal donations.

Audiovisual resources

As some have noticed, we've switched out the Featured Podcast - not only to a different Podcast but to a different platform. The current podcast is available via Flash - to access, simply click to activate the Flash control, and then click on the JAMA podcast you wish to listen to.

Problems accessing the Featured Podcast?
1) If you're using the Library PC, you'll need to check out headphones first.
2) Make sure that you have Flash enabled on your computer.
3) Otherwise, contact the Librarian.

Other audio and videorecordings of interest:

• CDC Podcasts (audio & video available)
• MMWR
• NEJM Videos
• CME Binder