The National Library of Medicine is now offering mobile versions of many of its most popular websites.  Some are mobile websites, available through a web browser, and some are downloadable apps. See a gallery of mobile apps and sites here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mobile/index.html

A sampling of NLM mobile products:

MedlinePlus: Authoritative consumer health information from MedlinePlus.gov in a mobile-optimized Web site that includes summaries for over 800 diseases, conditions and wellness topics as well as the latest health news, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, and information on prescription and over-the-counter medications. Available via the Web browser of any mobile device.

AIDSInfo: The latest federally approved HIV/AIDS medical practice guidelines, HIV treatment and prevention clinical trials, and other research information.

LactMed: Find information about maternal and infant drug levels, possible effects on lactation and on breastfed infants, and alternative drugs to consider.

WISER: Stand-alone application (or downloadable application) to assist emergency responders in hazardous materials incidents.

Drug Information Portal: A mobile interface to information for over 31,000 drugs. Names, usage, and structures are displayed, as well as search links to key NLM and government sites, using their mobile version when available.

Want even more no-cost, reliable health apps? Browse USA.gov’s Gallery of Mobile Applications: http://apps.usa.gov/

This blog will have some new contributors!

Kate Flewelling is our newest addition and will be posting tomorrow!  She is the Outreach Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

We will slowly be adding new contributors in the coming weeks.  They will take turns posting on Fridays – so keep your eyes peeled for new authors and look forward to getting content 4 days a week!

Also, the blog will take a week off as all of the contributors will be attended a conference.

There will be no new posts from May 16 to May 23.  on May 24 posting will resume as normal.

A few National Library of Medicine products have been mentioned in TEDMED talks and thought it would be a good time to highlight these resources

During a talk given by John Qualter titled “Can you bring a 3-D cadaver back to life on the web?” MedlinePlus was mentioned.  MedlinePlus is a consumer health website that brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.

You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.  It has health topics in multiple languages.

http://medlineplus.gov

During a talk given by Lisa Nilsson titled “Are you ready for a new slice of reality?” Lisa mentioned The Visible Human Project.  It is the creation of complete, anatomically detailed, three-dimensional representations of the normal male and female human bodies.  A male and a female cadaver were cut into thin slices which were then photographed and digitized.

Check it out at http://1.usa.gov/16zeqK

Check to see if your institution (or one near you) is hosting a TEDMED Live event.  You can watch TEDMED talks live. http://www.tedmed.com/conference/live

Once the TEDMED 2012 conference has ended, TEDMED talks will be available for free at their website. http://www.tedmed.com/

The MedlinePlus team recently announced the availability of a downloadable version of “Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine.” The tutorial is for demonstration purposes and can be downloaded and viewed when no Internet connection is available. Certain features will not work as they do on a computer with an Internet connection. For details, please see:  http://ow.ly/a1stq 

To access the tutorial:   http://ow.ly/a1sFF .

NIHSeniorHealth, the premier government website for older adults, has a fresh look and enhanced features.

The redesigned site includes longer pages, more menu choices, and a search feature — all presented in an inviting, colorful, and still easy-to-use format. The updated look reflects input from visitors to the website as well as testing with older adults.

Visit the site: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-LM-12-001.html

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) solicits resource grant applications for projects that will bring useful, usable health information to health disparity populations and the health care providers who care for those populations. Proposed projects should exploit the capabilities of computer and information technology and health sciences libraries to bring health-related information to consumers and their health care providers. Preference will be given to applications that show strong involvement of health science libraries.

Because this FOA focuses on providing health information to health disparity populations, institutions with demonstrated commitment to the needs of health disparity communities (including Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and other institutions in rural and socially disadvantaged areas) are encouraged to apply.

Letter of Intent Due: April 22, 2012

Application Due Date: May 22, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. local time of applicant or organization

The NLM Technical Bulletin recently featured a news item about the redesigned and easier to use TOXNET Mobile site. TOXNET features databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health and toxic releases.

To access TOXNET on your mobile device, use the browser on your mobile device to visit the following URL: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/pda/.

NLM Technical Bulletin article: http://ow.ly/9jl5o [via Blogadillo post: http://ow.ly/9jlvt ]

The books were developed by the CDC Division of Diabetes Translation’sNative Diabetes Wellness Program, in collaboration with the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee and the Indian Health Service, in response to the burden of diabetes among Native Americans and the need for diabetes prevention materials for children.

The online toolkit contains information, ideas, downloads and how-to instructions to help organize a community health fair, school assembly or other wellness event, using the Eagle Books’ colorful cast of animal characters and young friends.

To get this FREE resource go here: http://ow.ly/96Vtx

The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) will be creating web based self-paced tutorials related to PubMed®, TOXNET®, and NCBI databases.

We need your input in order to inform topics, length, and format of the tutorials we will develop. Please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ntctutorial to complete a short questionaire.  The questionnaire should take 10-15 minutes to complete.

Please complete the questionnaire by close of business on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Questions may be directed to Sharon Dennis, Assistant Director of the NTC, at sharon.dennis@utah.edu .

Do you live in the Southwest Region of the US?  The newest Tox Town scene, US Southwest, provides good information on the hazards of fracking, uranium tailings, and much more. The complete site , provided by the National Library of Medicine, is also available in Spanish.

Visit the site: http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/flash/southwest/flash.php .