Things in the library 23 Feb...

Things to do with the children...
Nature Detectives Event, Weston Park Museum Saturday 24th February 2018, 11-4pm
Come and meet some scientists and discover how they identify animals using DNA, bird calls, poo, tracks and other clues.
Have a go at becoming a nature detective yourself, get up close to the taxidermy collection, and find out more about real scientific projects such as how otters are tracked in Sheffield.

Things about behavioural and emotional disorders...
Behavioural and emotional disorders in childhood: A brief overview for paediatricians.
Childhood behaviour and emotional problems with their related disorders have significant negative impacts on the individual, the family and the society. They are commonly associated with poor academic, occupational, and psychosocial functioning. It is important for all healthcare professionals, especially the Paediatricians to be aware of the range of presentation, prevention and management of the common mental health problems in children and adolescents.

Things about probiotics...
European guidance on paediatric use of probiotics states that benefits are limited to several conditions and urges caution with specific vulnerable groups. The use of probiotics has been covered by many guidelines, position papers and evidence-based recommendations, but few have referred to specific patient groups or clinical indications. This European study summarises recommendations and scientifically credited guidelines on the use of probiotics for children and provides practice points. The panel found that specific probiotic strains were effective in preventing antibiotic associated and nosocomial diarrhoea, treating acute gastroenteritis and treating infantile colic in breast fed infants. However special caution is indicated for premature infants, immunocompromised and critically ill patients and those with central venous catheters, cardiac valvular disease and short-gut syndrome. We discuss the safety of using probiotics for paediatric patients and the quality of the products that are available and provide practice points based on our findings.

Things about activity...
Extended physical education in children aged 6-15 years was studied in this recent article, they conclude that  increasing weekly physical education over nine years was associated with improved academic achievement in boys.










Things to attend...
This King's Fund two-day Digital health and care congress ( 10 - 11 July 2018) provides an established forum for health and care professionals to come together and learn from successful adoptions and practical implementations of digital health and care.




Things for those who like maps and history...

I discovered this National Library of Scotland site during the week. You can look at old maps and current satellite images or maps side by side - and as you move or zoom on the current map the same thing happens in the split-screen on the old one, hours of fun!



Things to use up...
Any left-over dhal after an indian meal?  Try this recipe to perk them up and create an extra meal.

Things in the library 16 Feb...

Things to attend...
Inaugural Lecture - Can we explain 'medically unexplained' symptoms? Prof Chris Burton, Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care, University of Sheffield Followed by wine reception  Tuesday, 27 March 2018 from 18:00 to 19:30

Inaugural Lecture: Medical Education - The Journey
Prof Michelle Marshall, Academic Unit of Medical Education, University of Sheffield Followed by wine reception Monday 23 April 2018  18:00 to 19:30


Things for Teddy bears...
Teddy Bear Doctors are ready to welcome poorly teddies (or other stuffed friends) to Weston Park Museum 10am - 4pm, Saturday 17 February  to kick off the half term with some Teddy Bear Hospital fun!

Teddies will get a taste of what it's like to visit the GP or go to hospital, as well as learning about how to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. Activities including going in an "MRI" scanner, taking an x-ray, having Teddy bandaged and finding out what foods will keep Teddy healthy. This year try out the new 'virtual reality' activity to see inside the human body, and learn how to care for Teddy's emotional wellbeing at our new emotions station. Our student orthoptists and dentists will also be on hand to check Teddy's eyesight and give top tips on how to keep Teddy's teeth sparkly clean. Teddy Bear Hospital is a Sheffield Students' Union Society which aims to reduce the anxiety that children can experience when visiting the doctor or dentist, as well as promoting child health. This activity forms part of the Sheffield Volunteering programme. Free, no booking required   The session is aimed at children aged 3 - 8, but children of all ages are welcome  Children and teddies are asked to please bring an adult with them!

Things about healthy communities...
This King's Fund  article states: "The role of communities in improving health is receiving increasing, and long overdue, attention in health policy and practice. Stronger recognition of the role communities can play and greater involvement are needed if there is to be a successful move to population health systems. As part of this shift in focus, sustainability and transformation partnerships and integrated care systems need to take the role communities can play in improving and sustaining good health seriously." The article discusses topics such as health policy, examples of community involvement and commissioning. They provide a reading list for those who want to explore this topic further.


Things on Systematic Review and Meta-analysis...
The aim of this ScHARR three day course (Tues 17th - Thurs 19th April 2018) is to provide participants with an introduction to methods for conducting systematic reviews in health care. Sessions will be delivered by ScHARR staff experienced in systematic review methods and health technology assessment. The course will be interactive and practical, with delivery of sessions based on lectures and individual and small group practical exercises. No previous knowledge of systematic reviews or meta-analysis is assumed. £999 - Early Bird Rate for confirmed bookings received on or before midnight on Sunday, 18th February 2018 £1099 - Standard Rate for confirmed bookings received on or after Monday, 19th February 2018. A 20% discount will be offered for group bookings of 4 or more people. Please contact Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk to book. NB: This discount cannot be applied at checkout or after a booking has taken place through the Online Store, all group bookings should go directly to Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

Things on obesity...
An evaluation study has been published in  Public Health Research. Working with teachers, families and children,  the Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP) was developed, which aimed to engage and support children and families to make healthy food and activity choices. This study is to understand whether or not HeLP can prevent children aged 9–10 years from becoming overweight or obese.
 The study involved  32 primary schools from Devon, half of which were randomly selected to receive the programme while the other half continued as usual. They measured children’s weight and height, waist circumference and percentage body fat; assessed how active they were; and used questionnaires to look at the types of food and drink they consumed. They also asked what they understood about a healthy lifestyle and how they felt about it.
The study began when the children were 9–10 years old, in Year 5, and HeLP was delivered in the spring and summer terms of Year 5 and in the autumn term of Year 6. Children had their final set of measurements taken when they were at secondary school (aged 11–12 years). They were able to follow up 94% of children for their final set of measurements, an exceptionally high follow-up rate; they think that this is because schools, children and families helped them design the trial.Despite HeLP’s success in engaging children, families and teachers, there was no difference in weight status between children who had received the programme and those who had not. There was no difference in the amount of physical activity children did or in the amount of time they spent not being active. They saw a positive difference in some snacking behaviours, with children who had taken part in HeLP eating fewer unhealthy snacks and having less unhealthy foods generally.
Given that the programme failed to achieve sufficient change in behaviour to prevent overweight or obesity, they think that new approaches are needed to support families and children in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Something to love and something to eat...

We have had our heart shaped biscuits in the library again this week as a reminder about our Book a Librarian service. This week we did some reference managing training at Ryegate - don't forget we can come to you and your team if you can't get to the library. If you want to make the biscuits you will find the simple recipe here.

Things in the library 9th February...

Things parents want...
As a first step toward the development of an animated video and infographic to increase parents’ knowledge of pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs), the authors of this report in  'Patient Education and Counseling' conducted a systematic review of their experiences and information needs. This highlighted:

• Reports of parents’ experiences and information needs about urinary tract infections are scarce.
• Parents desire information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Parents do not always trust healthcare providers as information sources.
• Care providers must communicate information that empowers educated care decisions.
• Knowledge translation efforts should be tailored to parents’ self-identified needs.

Things old and new about Vitamin D...

Hypovitaminosis D in childhood is a re-emerging public health problem in developed countries. New life style habits, current "epidemics" of obesity in children and adolescents worldwide, and other preventable risk factors may play a role in favouring the occurrence of vitamin D deficiency. In addition to skeletal consequences, hypovitaminosis D has been found to be involved in the development of serious health extra-skeletal problems in childhood, including atopy and autoimmunity. The increasing concerns about the global health impact of vitamin D deficiency make further research necessary to fill the gaps of knowledge in this field, and particularly to establish universally accepted "normal" serum 25(OH)D levels in the pediatric population, and to improve strategies for the screening, prevention and treatment of hypovitaminosis D. This review discusses the key points of hypovitaminosis D in childhood in the light of new knowledge, and highlights the limitations of current strategies to control this condition.

Things to love...

Make a Date with a Librarian.....let us help you get the information you want when you need it. Our "Book a Librarian" service enables you to reserve a 1:1 or group session with a member of staff.

Use the online form to book or email the library with your request. Support available on the following:

•  Literature search
•  Obtaining articles
•  e-promptXtra (current awareness)
•  Google searching
•  Using Microsoft Office
•  Using social media
•  Managing email
•  Managing references
•  Conference posters/graphics
•  Critical appraisal (group session)
•  Health information
•  Referencing

Things to discover...

Our next Reading Group is on Wednesday 7 March, 17:15 in the library.

We will be discussing Eyam: plague village by David Paul.

The story follows the local rector, the Revd William Mompesson, as he tries to support his parishioners and contain the plague which was inadvertently transported from London to Eyam in September 1665 on a consignment of cloth. Events are told from the perspectives of the rector, his wife Catherine, and the fictional character of Beth Hounsfeild, Catherine's cousin. Much of Eyam's population died as the village instated a "cordon sanitaire", isolating itself to prevent the disease from spreading.

Everyone welcome (whether you've read the book or not!) Come and join our informal discussion. Refreshments will be served.

Things to attend...

What will the NHS be facing on its 90th birthday? By Professor Chris Whitty - The 20th Sir Arthur Hall Memorial Lecture- 15 February  Book a place   18:00 The Students' Union Auditorium, The Students' Union, Western Bank, 

This year the NHS celebrates its 70th birthday. There have been significant changes in health and medicine in the UK over the last two decades, and in many areas of healthcare very substantial changes since the initial foundation of the NHS in 1948. These include major reductions in the impact of heart disease and stroke, large changes to infectious diseases and many improvements in the prevention and treatment of cancers. In some areas such as diabetes or antimicrobial resistance things are moving in the wrong direction. The demography of the UK has changed and is changing. Many of the trends have been remarkably stable so it is possible realistically to project forward 20 years in many areas of medicine and public health. This helps with planning research and policy. The 2018 Sir Arthur Hall lecture will consider where we have come from and where we are going over the next two decades in health and medicine.

Things to see (or do)...

If you have ever fancied having a go at pottery or painting/drawing you might like to check out the classes at The Art House in the City Centre (just off Division Street) - a charity runs these courses to support their work.   "We believe that participation in the arts and creative opportunities brings improved health outcomes and an increased sense of wellbeing for people as they learn new skills, develop their creativity and benefit from meeting up with other individuals with a similar interest. In particular our mission is to support and promote recovery, social inclusion the development of local artists from marginalised groups with a particular focus on working with people with mental health issues to enable them to overcome barriers and fulfil their potential."

They have an exhibition starting on 16th February 'All our brains' that brings together community groups, artists, students, health professionals and people with dementia in a cross-disciplinary creative exploration of dementia and its effect on people’s lives.

Things to eat...

I made this Pomegranate chicken with almond couscous one evening last week - very quick, healthy and easy ...everyone enjoyed it.

Things in the library 2nd February...

Things long lost...

We had a package delivered to the library this week, on opening it we found a bound copy of Sheffield Children's Hospital Annual reports for 1930 - 1948. Accompanying the volume was a note of apology from a doctor who had been clearing out their office and found the volume which they think they have had for over 30 years. These make fascinating reading covering the war years and the time when W.R.S. Stephenson was Chairman of the Board of Management (after whom this building is named). From the Rules  & Regulations 1930
"Patients may present themselves for admission from 10.00 to 11.45 am - no one will be admitted after 11.45. No child may be visited until one month after admission excepting in the case of serious illness. The visiting day is Saturday from 2.15 to 3.15 pm."

Also in 1930 a new nurses home was opened (13 Broomfield Road) costing £2164 8s 11d and concern was raised about the 80% of medical beds being occupied by Rheumatic Children.

Cots were sponsored and paid for by numerous individuals and organisation eg in 1933 Messrs Cole Brothers Ltd maintained a cot annually to be known as the 'Uncle Jumbo Cot'.
On the 19th October the Countess of Fitzwilliam handed over to the hospital a 'Wireless Installation' subscribed for by readers of a local newspaper. [Note to our younger readers this was a radio]

There are regular reports from the Knitting Circle (making woolies for the patients) and the Linen League who sewed clothes, sheets and other items for the hospital. The interestingly named ultra-violet and massage departments had plenty of patients.

In 1947 the board decided to appoint a full-time paediatric surgeon for the first time; the average length of stay of an in-patient was 17 days and the average number of beds occupied daily was 158. They looked forward to being called upon to play a vital role in the forthcoming comprehensive National Health Service.

Things about tuberculosis...
A disease that would have been well known in the Children's Hospital of the past is still with us, the World Health Organisation aims to end the TB epidemic by 2035 this article discusses the recent trends and advances in childhood tuberculosis.


Things about the NHS...

The Kings Fund have published a report on how public attitudes have changed to the NHS during the last three decades. Conclusion: Through the BSA survey, the British public has shared its views on the NHS for the past 34 years, which covers almost half of the NHS’s 70-year history. Remarkably, despite substantial technological, economic and social change, the belief that the NHS should be available to all and free at the point of use has remained largely stable unlike views on welfare. In contrast, the public has also shown marked differences in their level of satisfaction with the NHS over the same period. As the NHS turns 70, they want to explore further why the public feels the way it does. Later this year, The King’s Fund will be carrying out a series of deliberative events with the public, to explore the relationship between the public and the NHS. They will be asking people what their expectations of the NHS are, where responsibility for health should lie and what is the implicit contract between users and the health service in terms of rights and responsibilities? They hope to find out more about the public’s current relationship with the NHS and feed into the debate about what it might (or should) look like in future.

Things about early nutrition...
Maternal prenatal nutrition and the child's nutrition in the first 2 years of life (1000 days) are crucial factors in a child’s neurodevelopment and lifelong mental health. Child and adult health risks, including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, may be programmed by nutritional status during this period. Calories are essential for growth of both fetus and child but are not sufficient for normal brain development. Although all nutrients are necessary for brain growth, key nutrients that support neurodevelopment include protein; zinc; iron; choline; folate; iodine; vitamins A, D, B6, and B12; and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Failure to provide key nutrients during this critical period of brain development may result in lifelong deficits in brain function despite subsequent nutrient repletion. Read more about this in Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days To Support Childhood Development and Adult Health a policy statement from American Academy of Pediatrics.

Things about care leavers...
The Care Leavers Association (CLA) has published findings from a study into the health needs of care leavers. Recommendations from a survey of the health needs of 418 care leavers of all ages include: the health needs of looked after children and care leavers to be a distinct section in the Joint Strategic Needs; that a young person in care has a comprehensive health assessment at entry into care which is then monitored and updated on a regular basis; the commissioning of a range of mental health and wellbeing services that specifically support looked after children and care leavers.
The CLA has also produced a Commissioning Toolkit for care leavers to guide commissioners to better meet the needs of care leavers through the commission process, and a short guide, created by care leavers, on how to work with adolescent children in care and care leavers.

Things to keep you warm...
I love making soups in the winter and usually thrown in whatever I think will work. A soup based around butternut squash is always popular - you can add a sprinkle of cheese or some fried bacon bits on top just before serving or use creme fraiche or yogurt as in this recipe.