ICD-9-CM Procedure Codes to SNOMED CT Map Now Available http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/umls/mapping_projects/icd9cmv3_to_snomedct.html

List of Serials Indexed for Online Users, 2013 Available in XML http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf13/brief/jf13_lsiou.html

MEDLINE, PubMed, and PMC (PubMed Central): How are they different? http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/dif_med_pub.html

MeSH XML Release: Changes in Release File Data for 2014 MeSH http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf13/brief/jf13_mesh_xml.html

National Library of Medicine Announces Latest Release of Its “History of Medicine Finding Aids Consortium”  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/HMD_Finding_Aids_Consortium.html

NLM to Include AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes in the Genetic Testing Registry http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/ama_cpt_codes.html

Panel Exhibition on View at National Library of Medicine and Alexandria Waterfront Museum Examines George Washington and Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/george_washington_and_medicine.html

PubMed History and Search Bar Updates http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf13/jf13_pm_history_search_bar.html

NLM DIRECTOR’S PODCASTS

Seasonal Flu Update

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/podcast/transcript011713.html

Seasonal Flu Update – 2

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/podcast/transcript020413.html

Weight and Risk of Death

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/podcast/transcript012813.html

NLM IN THE NEWS

AMA to Add Molecular CPT Codes to NIH’s Genetic Testing Registry

http://www.g2reports.com/article/ART749111?C=nXufsrVykTwbv0wv

Government data goes public

http://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2013/01/government-data-goes-public/60683/

How to find the best medical information online

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tech-savvy-health-20130117,0,5353311.story

Melamine from Soup Bowls Found in Urine

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/GeneralPrimaryCare/36951

NIH National Library of Medicine travelling exhibit [“And there’s the humor of it”]

http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2013/01/uconn-health-center-has-humors-for-few-more-days/shakespeare-hms-exhibit-02/

ONC tackles big challenges with international standards for data sharing

http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/onc-tackles-big-challenges-international-standards-data-sharing/2013-01-28

Research Tip—National Library of Medicine American Civil War Finding Aides [sic] Index

http://civilwarlibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/01/research-tip-national-library-of.html

Tech Bit: How to Find the Best Medical Information Online

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/business/991822-464/tech-bit-how-to-find-the-best.html

The National Library of Medicine Disaster Information Management Research Center: Disaster Apps and Mobile Web Pages

https://www.hsdl.org/hslog/?q=node/9204

NEW OR UPDATED MEDLINEPLUS TOPICS

English:

Helicobacter Pylori Infections

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/helicobacterpyloriinfections.html

Hiccups

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hiccups.html

Inhalation Injuries

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/inhalationinjuries.html

Self-Harm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/selfharm.html

Español:

Automutilación

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/selfharm.html

Hipo

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/hiccups.html

Infecciones por Helicobacter pylori http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/helicobacterpyloriinfections.html

NEW FROM SIS

SIS announces a new Twitter feed, @NLM_HIVplus50 (http://twitter.com/NLM_HIVplus50), featuring news on HIV/AIDS for persons age 50 and over.

NIH’s Office of Extramural Research has a blog posting with an update on the NIH Public Access Policy and compliance efforts.  It announces the final implementation date  of our compliance effort.

This blog may also be helpful:  http://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2013/02/14/update-on-nihs-public-access-policy/.

It is with great pleasure that I announce Dr. John Kilbourne as the Head of the Medical Subject Headings Section (MeSH).  Previously, Dr. Kilbourne served in the MeSH Section as the lead on RxNorm where he developed key relationships with industry and improved RxNorm data structures and data content to better serve users’ needs.  Additionally, he worked closely with other Federal agencies such as FDA, VA and CMS to facilitate NLM’s role of providing drug information for use in electronic health records, specifically regarding FDA drug and device labels, VA drug classes, and e-prescribing drug codes for CMS.

In his role as Head of MeSH, he will manage the staff of the MeSH Section, join LO senior staff in leading the Library Operations, and play a key role in NLM vocabulary development and management.   In addition, he will chair the short-term NLM Terminology Services Working Group which will review NLM’s management of terminology products/services and propose changes for more effective coordination and decision-making.  We welcome John Kilbourne to his this key position.

Joyce E. B. Backus

Associate Director for Library Operations

National Library of Medicine

If you’re using Internet Explorer v. 7, make sure to read this:  http://ncbiinsights.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2013/02/05/what-does-ncbis-internet-explorer-7-warning-mean/

NLM has released a new version of the MedlinePlus search cloud widget code in English and Spanish. We have enhanced the code by replacing the Flash code with Javascript.  Please make sure your site uses the latest code for this widget. We will support older versions of this widget for a limited time through March. For details, go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/widgets.html.

As part of CMS’ ongoing efforts to keep health care professionals informed about the Medicare Program, the Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) – the official source of CMS Medicare information for health care professionals – provides timely and accurate education, information, and resources to our audiences. The MLN serves as the umbrella for:

• Educational products such as MLN Matters® Articles
• A national Medicare Provider Call program
• A FFS Provider Partnership program
• A weekly CMS / MLN e-Newsletter
• FFS Provider electronic mailing lists

MLN RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE

The MLN Button

Here is a free MLN button you can download to your medical e-library website. This MLN button is a direct link to the MLN General Information page. It enables library users to instantly access and download products and materials about Medicare Program policies, procedures, and regulations covering topics such as coverage, billing, coding, and reimbursement issues.

MLN Education Products electronic mailing list sign-up
Users can receive the latest news and updates about  Medicare educational materials by joining the MLN Education Products electronic mailing list:

1. Go to https://list.nih.gov/searchlsv.html
2. Enter ‘MLN’
3. Click ‘search’

MLN Catalog of Products
This free, interactive, downloadable document lists all MLN products by media format. Here is a direct link to the MLN Catalog of Products.                                                                    

If you have any questions about adding the above items to your website, please contact Mary Loane at Mary.Loane@cms.hhs.gov

For more information about how you can work with us to keep health care professionals informed about the MLN Program, please contact me via e-mail at Valerie.Haugen@cms.hhs.gov

Check out the February issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition:

Shape Your Family’s Habits
Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices
With your help, kids can learn to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits that last throughout their lives.

Chew on This
Healthy Teeth for Baby and Beyond
Teeth need proper care to stay healthy and strong. It’s never too early to start kids on the path to good dental health.

Health Capsules:

• Therapy Shows Promise for Peanut Allergy
• Relaxation Techniques for Stress?
• Featured Website: Check Up on Your Bones

Click here to download a PDF version for printing.

Visit our Facebook page to suggest topics you’d like us to cover, or start a discussion about how you use the newsletter. We want to hear what you think!

Please pass the word on to your colleagues about NIH News in Health. We are happy to send a limited number of print copies free of charge for display in offices, libraries or clinics. Just email us or call 301-435-7489 for more information.

If you’re an editor who wishes to reprint our stories, please see http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/about.htm for information.

The ALA Washington Office webinar on the new Congress and library issues, the recording is now available at  http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/01/the-113th-congress-and-the-library-community-webinar-archive/.

NCBI has just released a new blog called NCBI Insights:  http://ncbiinsights.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

We created NCBI Insights to provide an insider’s perspective to help you better understand us and our resources, explore issues of scientific interest that drive our resource development, and learn how you can use our resources to enhance your research.

We will post articles in four categories:

* NCBI Explained – offers our perspective on our resources and policies to help you better understand us and avoid some common misconceptions and misunderstandings.

*What’s New – introduces our new and updated resources and includes specific examples that demonstrate how you can use these to enhance your research.

* Quick Tips & Tricks – explains how to perform specific tasks using our website. We will select topics based on your questions and suggestions.

* Science Features – explores current topics in science and demonstrate how you can find relevant data or resources on our website for further exploration.

This blog is a complement to our existing education and outreach efforts, such as News and Social Media publicity, Webinar and Workshop training programs, and Help Desk user support. See the our Education page (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/education/)  for more details on these.

Be sure to check in to the NCBI Insights Blog every week or so and let us know what you think!

The NLM History of Medicine Division Exhibition Program has a new banner exhibition available for booking!

“Every necessary care and attention”: George Washington and Medicine launched earlier this week. The project is a new collaboration between the National Library of Medicine and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

The NLM news announcement posts the particulars http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/george_washington_and_medicine.html along with links to the online exhibition www.nlm.nih.gov/george