Things in the library 19th March...

 Things not in the library... 

Me until after Easter, so there may not be a blog for the next couple of weeks - so if you celebrate it may I wish you all a Happy Easter in advance. The library will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday re-opening on Tuesday 6th April.

Things from 1949... 

We have reciprocal arrangements with libraries across the UK which is where we source most of the articles we supply to you via our Article Request service.  This week I was asked to supply an article to another health library from a 1949 issue of the Lancet. This necessitated the deployment of the step ladder and initiated a little cloud of dust, as these are not consulted frequently. They are always fascinating however and this article was no exception - The Seven Sins of Medicine. This was in a lecture by Richard Asher MD to medical students "in the hope that those students who wish to avoid them may do so and those who wish to indulge in them may enlarge their repertoire or refine their techniques". A humorous article but making a serious point with some poignant examples of bad practice. The seven sins listed are obscurity, cruelty, bad manners, over specialisation, love of the rare, stupidity and sloth. If anyone would like a copy of the article please contact the library - or come and explore some of our older journals yourself.

Things about obesity... 

Whilst attending a dept audit meeting recently (do let us know if you would like us to support your department in the way) I was interested to learn about Sheffield's Live Lighter service. They provide brief interventions weight management training aimed at all professionals working across Sheffield that regularly engage with children and young people under 18. It will encourage a considered approach to bringing up the topic of weight management with children and their families and provide a suggested standardised process of how to have a quick, positive and opportune conversation around the topic when talking to those that it may be relevant to. It will also involve an overview of Live Lighter’s specialised free weight management programme for families in Sheffield and how professionals can refer to that (training is usually 1 hour but can be adapted in length if required.) If there are any teams or individuals that would like to access training, please email and they will appoint a staff member to arrange/deliver. For NHS staff this Sharepoint link should open a video telling you more about their work. Any difficulties please contact the library.

Things to 'attend'... 

An 'on-demand' production from Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. From writer Chris Bush (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), The Band Plays On is a rousing night of extraordinary tales and live music. Funny, moving and often unexpected, these episodes from our past might start to show us a way forward. Stories of solidarity and survival from the Steel City, punctuated by songs from some of Sheffield’s best-loved bands and artists. You can purchase a pass for 3 days' access at a time that suits you from Tuesday 16 until Sunday 28 March. This has had excellent reviews so I hope to watch it this weekend. 

Things about Clinical Skills Net... 

Some of the Trust's mandatory training is hosted on this platform. You will need an account set up to access this, so if you haven't already done so please email the library with the following information.

• your assignment number (found on ESR or your payslip)
• your ESR staff category
• your nhs.net email address

We cannot register you without this information

Things to make... 

Make a classic Simnel cake for Easter - a spicy fruit cake covered in marzipan and traditionally with 11 small marzipan balls decorating the top (one for each of the apostles). Simnel cakes have been known since at least medieval times, the meaning of the word "simnel" is unclear: there is a 1226 reference to "bread made into a simnel", which is understood to mean the finest white bread, from the Latin simila – "fine flour" (from which 'semolina' also derives). [source Wikipedia]

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.