Happy Anniversary to Streptomycin

October 19th was the 67th anniversary of the discovery of streptomycin which proved to be effective against tuberculosis and other penicillin resistant infectious diseases.

Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries

African American surgeons, nurses and hospital staff have often been slighted in recognition of providing care for soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Despite the challenges they faced due to race and gender, they simply downplayed the prejudices?áand carried out their duties as healers and caregivers.?á?áIn hopes to change that, a 6-banner traveling exhibit is making its way around different cities in the U.S. The fight for freedom seemed to be a family affair as some nurses served alongside their relatives. While the war showed opportunity for some, those who received a stipend, others were sent into the field by their owners who kept the money for themselves. One notable mention in the exhibit is Susie King Taylor, who served as a caregiver on the battlefield, yet didnÔÇÖt receive any compensation for her work.

To find a location near you, check out the traveling exhibition. If none are offered locally explore the exhibition online through the educational resources.

Scurvy On the High Seas

Have you ever wondered what it was like to sail the Seven Seas as a medical professional with the navy of the British Empire??á Thanks to the National Archives (UK) you can now get first hand information on the health issues experienced by British sailors as recorded in the journals and diaries of the Royal Navy Medical Officers.

In June 2008, the National Archives won a grant from the Wellcome Trust Research Resources in Medical History program to digitize the records of Royal Navy surgeons and assistant surgeons.?á These journals date from 1793 to 1880 and document the experiences of surgeons serving on Her MajestyÔÇÖs ships and in British naval hospitals, as well as on emigrant and convict ships.

The records, ÔÇ£which include a variety of colourful talesÔÇØ, can be easily searched by diseases, ailments, or names of medical officers or patients (HIPPA does not apply).?á They offer a wonderful insight into the medical practices and challenges faced by medical professionals of a bygone era.

10/9 – Partial Power Outage

Starting at 5 am on Saturday, October 9th, there will be a partial electrical shutdown at the Resource Center Building. Receptacles and lighting on the Gravier Street side of the Resource Center Building will not be operational during this outage. The work will last approximately 8 hours.

The Library and Library Commons will remain open despite the outage.

Flu Shots

Flu shots will be offered to LSUHSC New Orleans faculty, staff and students during the first week of October, brought to you by the School of Nursing. This year the flu shot will be administered in one dose and will help protect you and others against H3N2, influenza B, and the H1N1 viruses.

Those who should avoid vaccinations are:

• Infants under 6 months of age

• People with egg allergies

• People who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine in the past

• People with a mild to severe illness

• People who have developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome within 6 weeks of getting the flu vaccine

What: Flu Shots
When: October 6th, 7th & 8th b/w 9am ÔÇô 2:30pm
Where: School of Nursing ÔÇô Room 5B12 (5th floor)
Cost: $15.00 for faculty & staff; payable to LSUHSC-NO by check or money order (Cost is free for students)

Digital Collections by NLM

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) recently launched a new digital repository that is entitled Digital Collections. This free online database provides access to biomedical books and videos, which are an important part of the NLMÔÇÖs interesting history.

The content in Digital Collection is in the public domain and is available worldwide. You can also find a link to this database through the libraryÔÇÖs Online Resources. Enjoy!

General Library Classes

Are your library skills a little rusty? Come to one of our General Library Orientation classes and learn about the our resources, how to search the online catalog and PubMed, and how to request an Interlibrary Loan. The schedule is now posted for October-December. Contact Carolyn Bridgewater for more information.

LSUHN Provider Directory

An alphabetical listing of LSUHN Patient Care Providers: Includes specialty, phone number and location of practice.

RefWorks Class 9/29

Still not sure how to manage and write your bibliographies using Refworks? Look no further.

Introduction to RefWorks will be offered on Wednesday, September 29th from 2-3 pm in the Isch?® Library’s computer classroom (room 405).

If you cannot make this date, the class will be offered in the same location on Thursday, November 4th, 10-11 am.

Email Molly Knapp or call 568-6100 for more information. Drop ins are welcome.

Bed Bugs Attack!

Bed bugs have been all over the National news and now they are making their way to Louisiana. The LSU Ag Center has published information on bed bugs; the Louisiana State Epidemiologist office has created a 12 page document on the “Control and Prevention of Bed Bugs.”

Ische Hours 9/25 & 9/26

The Isché Library (and Library Commons) will be closed during normal library hours on Saturday, September 25th. The mitigation contractor will be shutting down power to the Resource Center Building. Most other buildings on campus will also be affected by this outage.

To allow students time to use the Isché Library, special hours for the weekend will be as follows:
Saturday, September 25th 6 – 10 pm
Sunday, September 26th 10 am – 10 pm

National Takeback Initiative

Got a cabinet full of unused prescription drugs? Well the National Takeback Initiative is going on this Saturday September 25^th in hopes to safely dispose of unused and expired prescriptions and over the counter solid dosage medicines. The effort is to bring forth awareness of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety.

A few recommended disposal options include:

• Mixing the medicine with coffee grounds or cat liter

• Placing the unwanted meds in a sealed container or a plastic bag

For more information, please visit:

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/takeback/

http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/pdf/prescrip_disposal.pdf

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine/SafeDisposalofMedicines/ucm186187.htm

Wireless Upgrade

The Wireless Network in the Isché Library and the Library Commons will upgraded tonight (Tuesday, September 21st) at 10 pm. The network will be unvailable for approximately 30-45 minutes.

Cocaine as Local Anesthesia

In 1884, cocaine was first used as a local anesthesia for eye surgery. Sigmund Freud even endorsed it. At the time it was considered much more useful than ether.

Course Reserves Added to Catalog

The Library is pleased to announce the availability of the “Course Reserves” module in the library catalog, INNOPAC. Library reserve items can now be located using the Course Reserves module to search by either Course or Professor.

Course Reserves

Check out a quick video (link REMOVED) demonstrating the steps.
If your current course is not listed, please have your instructor submit a booklist or syllabus to the library.

Please contact your Library Liaison or Collection Development Librarian, Marlene Bishop for further information.