Friday, 17 April 2015

Things in the library 17 April

Things for better working 

Co-creation NetworkCheck out the Co-creation network  the network warmly welcomes everyone who is interested in learning new ways of working better together, testing and supporting change and exploring the answers to those questions which matter most across our health and social care systems

Things published
A recent list of articles published by Wiley here in their paediatric newsletter. Some of these may be available to you via your NHS Open Athens account but if you have any problems ask us to help

Things NICE have updated 
Evidence Updates highlight new evidence relating to published accredited guidance. They are based on the scope of the particular guidance they relate to and provide a commentary on a selection of new articles published since the guidance was issued. In particular,
Evidence Updates highlight key points from the new evidence and provide a commentary describing its strengths and weaknesses recent child health ones are on: Psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people (March 2015)  Feverish illness in children (Feb 2015)
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Things about looked-after children 
Depts of Health and Education have published their statuary guidance for promoting the health and well-being of looked-after children - find it online here





Things to keep you up-to-date  e-prompt
Don't forget our e-prompt service which delivers to your inbox information recently published in your subject sign up here...remember this is telling you what is out there... access to full text isn't always available directly so you might need to request articles from us
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Things you want us to buy? 
We will be doing a book order soon so if you have specific books that you think would be useful for us to buy you can always make suggestions. Check our catalogue first to see what we already have on your subject.





Things to visit 
Creswell Crags logoJust across the road in Weston Park the latest exhibition Life on the Edge: Ice Age Frontier is in conjunction with Creswell Heritage Trust on now until Sept 20th. Creswell Crags, 20 miles south east of Sheffield, was once Europe’s northern frontier of settlement. During this period of great climate change between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, a series of caves at Creswell provided occasional shelter to nomadic hunters in search of food.


Things to sit on
Just back from the upholsterers - our comfy chairs are back so you can sit and read in comfort.

Monday, 23 March 2015

Things in the library 23rd March

Improving things
Future in mind: Promoting, protecting and improving our children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. A report of the work of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce published 17th March

Proposals are set out to improve mental health services for young people by 2020. Read it here

Sweet things
A new WHO guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. 

These are the sugars that are to foods and drinks by the manufacturer, cook or consumer, and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices and fruit juice concentrates.Read it here

Savoury muffins at Journal Club from now on then?!




Effect of sweet things
Nearly half of eight-year-olds and a third of five-year-olds have signs of decay in their milk teeth. 

The 2013 Children's Dental Health Survey for England, Wales and Northern Ireland also found that 46% of 15-year-olds had decay in their teeth. But there were signs of improvement compared with 10 years ago, with an overall reduction in the number of cavities in children's teeth.


Fluttery things
Butterfly Evolution: From Jungles to Genomes, 
An exhibition at The Winter Garden on Wednesday 25th March 12:00 - 8.00pm. part of the Sheffield Festival of Science & Engineering
See how scientists are using the wing patterns of Heliconious butterflies from South America to understand how genes control the diversity of animal patterning.
With live butterflies, games, puzzles and hands-on demonstrations!

Feverish things
Journal Club - Wed 25th March 17.30 - 18.30pm  

"Once-daily amoxicillin versus twice-daily penicillin V in group A b-haemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis"
Presenter: Deirde O'Donnell

 Please email the library if you would like a copy of the paper 

Muffins and free drinks!
Things opening : Library Easter Hours
The library will close at 5pm rather than 7pm on:
Tues 31st March
Tues 7th April
Weds 8th April
Thurs 9th April
Fri 10th April



5 a day things
Muffins for journal club this week











               

                           Raspberry coffee time muffins
Fruity vegetable muffins

Monday, 9 March 2015

Things in the library 9th March

Things in 3D
You will no doubt have seen the imaginative uses being made of 3D printers in various branches of medicine. There is some interesting research just published by scientists at University of Sheffield using a 3D printed guide to help nerves damaged in traumatic incidents repair themselves. Read here
about it and watch a video

Things published
Nice Quality Standard on Inflammatory Bowel Disease has just been published read it here.

Fab things
Check out the new Academy of Fabulous NHS Stuff website created by Roy Lilley which aims to share all the fabulous things about the NHS. A collaboration to ensure best practice examples, great ideas and service solutions are available to all.


Things exciting
We were thrilled to be nominated this year for a Star award for "Outstanding contribution by a non-clinical department". The library supports Evidence Based Medicine, Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Patient Safety by undertaking literature searches and supplying articles which can be used to guide the treatment patients of the trust. In addition, utilizing the information skills of the library staff saves clinicians an enormous amount of time. If you wish to find out more about this service please contact us. Sadly we didn't win...this year!

Event things in (or near) the library
Infobites - Tues 10th March at 13:00
Find out 'what is a literature search', 'what do you need to know to do one', 'where to do one', and 'what next' - a quick introduction and overview. All welcome come along for 20 mins and get a bite to eat and a bite of information

Journal Club - Wed 11th March 17.30 - 18.30
Presenter: Alfred Njobvu,
Paper:  "Occult bacteraemia is uncommon in febrile infants who appear well, and close clinical follow-up is more appropriate than blood tests" - please email the library if you would like a copy of the paper - muffins and free drinks!

Introduction to critical appraisal course Thur 12th Mar 9.30  - 13.00
Understand the principles of critical appraisal and why you should do it be able to appraise published research and judge its reliability be able to assess the relevance of published research to your own work  *5 places left  email coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk NOW to book *

Event things in elsewhere in Sheffield
Sheffield Festival of Science & Engineering events are taking place at the moment and continuing up to Thurs 26 March. This provides a wonderful opportunity for schools and colleges, families and individuals to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at all levels. Whether hearing from experts about the latest advances in research or simply discovering that science and technology can be fun everything from micromachines that can swim around inside the body, talks on friction, colour, spirals and science around the home. Details here

Things biscuity
If you remember Sheffield's own Howard Middleton from 'Great British Bake Off' then you might like to try these recent recipes he put on his blog. They have a flowery theme which seems appropriate now we are official into Spring Marigold Melts and Rose-scented raspberry biscuits

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Things in the library 17 Feb



Image result for centre for mental healthThings about mental health 
Published recently a report by Centre for Mental Health which concludes that investing in children's mental health services is excellent value for money and will bring a lifetime of benefits to young people, their families, communities and the economy as a whole. Read it here


Thing to attend
APA Conference 2015The Academic Paediatric Association conference is being held in Leeds on March 26th & 27th 2015. This is the preeminent conference for all trainees and consultants with an interest in academic paediatrics. There are a variety of keynote speakers, talks from trainees, workshops, poster presentations and ample networking opportunities including a gala meal.Booking details here

Do OD: Putting Theory into Practice NHS Employers event 10 March Bristol 
Image result for nhs employersThe purpose of the event is to give NHS Organisational Development Practitioners access to stimulating academic thinking, discussion and debate. There is a wealth of research and evidence that supports the practice of OD but there isn't always  the time to engage with it in meaningful ways. The event will help recognise the range of academic thinking available  and give opportunities to discuss how they can better embed evidence and theory into their work. This will be an energetic day which aims to stretch our brains, create space for conversation and challenge our thinking through provocative debate. More information here


Webinair thing
Join Sean Fox, MD, Associate Editor-in-Chief of PEMSoft for a short lecture on bronchiolitis and respiratory distress in children. Dr. Fox is the 2014 recipient of the ACEP National Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award, the chair for the ACEP Pediatric Emergency Medicine Section and the director of the Emergency Medicine residency didactic curriculum. He also manages several educational websites geared toward the practice of emergency medicine. Info here but check the timezone information

Thing updated
NICE has published a new evidence update Feverish illness in children (Evidence Update 73). It provides a summary of selected new evidence relevant to NICE clinical guideline 160 ‘Feverish illness in children: assessment and initial management in children younger than 5 years’ (2013).

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Things new 
We have had a new carpet fitted - sorry for any local disruption - please come in and see how smart we look.... with clean shoes!

Things old 
Lovely video from the last tram route through Sheffield in 1960 - Millhouses to the depot..I did ride on the last tram myself (although I was only 4) but lots of places and views I remember. See if you can spot places you recognise!

Things outdoor
The Students' Union is presenting a series of talks and events, in its growing 'Outdoor Adventure' series All events are open to the public, and tickets are available from the Students Union Box Office, and online: www.sheffieldstudentsunion.com
Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story Thu 26 Feb  19:00
Ash Dykes Breaking Mongolia: The Lonely Snow Leopard Wed 11 Mar 19:30
Niall McCann Adventure: Red in Tooth & Claw Tue 12 May 19:30
Sir Ranulph Fiennes   A Life at the Limits Tue 14 July 19:30

Things to make
Lemon spaghetti with tuna & broccoliIf you over indulged with pancakes recently (or was that just me?) what about this quick and simple lemon spaghetti with tuna & broccoli, Just 15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens and at less than £1.00 per serving it won't break the bank either!