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Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Available Online

A popular title - Impey's Obstetrics & Gynaecology is also available Online:

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe is now a smoke free campus

Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe (PHB) introduced a smoke free campus policy on Monday 02 December.

It is no longer possible to smoke anywhere on the hospital grounds, for example entrances, doorways, walkways, internal roads, car parks, cars, bicycle shelters etc.

As a leading healthcare provider, PHB is committed to reducing the use of tobacco and its harmful health effects. PHB aims to create a healthier, smoke free, clean environment for its patients, staff and visitors.

The policy applies to all staff, patients, visitors, contractors and anyone who enters the hospital buildings / grounds.

Chris Kane, A/General Manager says “The introduction of a Smoke Free Campus policy will take time but the success of this type of policy in other hospitals along with the goodwill of our patients and staff indicates that the majority of people support the policy.

AIDS Conference - December 2013

17th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA 2013)

7 Dec  - 11 Dec  2013      

The ICASA conference contributes towards overcoming the HIV and Tuberculosis:

These are the epidemics that grip Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most affected region with over 22 Million people living with HIV and AIDS and the highest tuberculosis rates world-wide.
ICASA represents a massive opportunity for all role players from basic science researchers, clinical researchers to the drug regulatory authorities and human ethics committees to review the current state of infectious diseases research in Africa.

There is a focus that an increased effort is required to maintain the international leadership for a reduction in HIV incidence targeting zero new infections, and a reduction of HIV and AIDS related mortality and morbidity.

Embase - new filters

Next Embase release on 15 December 2013

• Embase will launch FIVE new text filters; 'Author names', 'Medical Devices', 'Conferences', 'Age groups', 'Subheadings' and THREE new graphical filters; 'Sources', 'Gender', 'Age Groups'. Click here to view new filters

• A 'much requested by users' Quick Search box will be added to the top of the session results page with the same autocomplete functionality found in the Quick Search form.

• Autocomplete, found in the Quick Search form and soon also at the top of the Session Results page, will now allow you to match multiple terms to Emtree. Previously, only your first term was completed using automated Emtree suggestions.

• Trainers and creators of Embase materials please note: The Search Forms will change and this may require some adjustment of your materials.

To access Embase database from the library catalogue click here

Can you escape jet lag?

Jet lag has always been a curse for the long distance traveller. It's the result of your body finding it difficult to adjust to a new time zone and the more time zones you cross during a long-haul flight, the more severe jet lag can become. 

Fast Track's Keith Wallace changes his sleep pattern to see how jet lag affects his body and looks at some of the devices you can use and pills you can take to offset the effects.

Click here to view video on BBC World News

Latest additions to the Nursing & Midwifery library

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Pharmacy Education -

The WHO, UNESCO, FIP, Pharmacy Education Taskforce: Enabling concerted and Collective Global Action,  Am J Pharm Educ. 2008 December 15; 72(6): 127.

Pharmacy Education is a priority area for the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the global federation representing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide that is spearheading the Global Pharmacy Education Taskforce. This paper describes the work of the Taskforce that was established in March 2008, explores key issues in pharmacy education development, and describes the Global Pharmacy Action Plan 2008-2010.

Given the significance of pharmacy education to the diverse practice of contemporary pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel, there is a need for pharmacy education to attain greater visibility on the global human resources for health agenda. From this perspective, FIP is steering the development of holistic and comprehensive pharmacy education and pharmacy workforce action to support and strengthen regional, national, and local efforts.

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Diabetes Ireland:

 Supporting the Diabetes Community:

The Diabetes Federation of Ireland was born after a public meeting in 1967. The organisation was initially registered as a charity called the Irish Diabetic Association and was based in the front room of a house in Clontarf, Dublin, until it moved to Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1 where it remains today.
Since 1967 the Diabetes Federation of Ireland has been dedicated to helping people with diabetes. Through its network of support branches throughout the country, people who have an interest in diabetes are dedicated to sourcing and sharing information on diabetes and related matters.

Mission - Diabetes Ireland:To provide a quality service in improving the lives of people affected by diabetes, and working with others to prevent and cure diabetes.

For further information - www.diabetes.ie

The Irish Medical Council

The Irish Medical Council regulates medical doctors in the Republic of Ireland. The Council's purpose is to protect the public by promoting and better ensuring high standards of professional conduct and professional education, training and competence among doctors.
The Council has a membership of 25 including both elected and appointed members.
The Medical Council's Statement of Strategy 2010-2013 (.pdf), the first for the Medical Council, outlines how the Council is going to achieve a number of very specific objectives in the period.
There are over 18,000 doctors registered with the Medical Council. The Medical Council is funded by the annual payments of registered doctors – the Council receives no State funds.
The Medical Council's key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the "Register of Medical Practitioners", check if your doctor is registered to legally work in Ireland.
• Ensuring the highest standards of medical training and education in the Republic of Ireland.
• Promoting good medical practice and overseeing doctors' continuing professional development. Learn more about Medical Council approved training.
• Investigating complaints against medical doctors.

Further Information - www.medicalcouncil.ie