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.
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