Source: Integrated Library Service
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In a nutshell:
WUTH has a trial of UpToDate for a 2 month period starting from 1st September 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access UpToDate?
Please follow the UpToDate icon on the WUTH intranet homepage.
What is UpToDate?
UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed electronic information resource, which can be used as a tool to help you answer clinical questions quickly, increase your clinical knowledge, and improve patient care. Topic reviews include a synthesis of the literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.
Which topics does UpToDate cover?
Currently, UpToDate covers the following topics:
Critical Care
Drug Information
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gynaecology
Haematology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Paediatrics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Women's Health
Where can I give feedback about UpToDate?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about UpToDate.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Thursday 27 August 2009
Tuesday 25 August 2009
'Open science' case studies wanted
Source: Research Information Network
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Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: The Research Information Network (RIN) and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) are looking to fund a series of case studies which will examine what motivates researchers to work (or want to work) in an open manner with regard to their data, results and protocols, and whether advantages are delivered by working in this way. The case studies will also examine the disincentives and barriers to such ‘open science’ methods. The RIN and NESTA are making available up to £15,000 for this project, which is intended to run from October 2009 until January 2010.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: The Research Information Network (RIN) and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) are looking to fund a series of case studies which will examine what motivates researchers to work (or want to work) in an open manner with regard to their data, results and protocols, and whether advantages are delivered by working in this way. The case studies will also examine the disincentives and barriers to such ‘open science’ methods. The RIN and NESTA are making available up to £15,000 for this project, which is intended to run from October 2009 until January 2010.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Thursday 13 August 2009
Preparing an application for the Research for Patient Benefit Programme
Source: National Institute for Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West (NIHR RDS NW)
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Date of publication: 13th August 2009
In a nutshell: This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the Research for Patient Benefit programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant. There will be practical group work and time for questions.
Date: Friday 6 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University
Cost: £20
Further information and booking details to follow soon. If you have any queries, please contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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Date of publication: 13th August 2009
In a nutshell: This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the Research for Patient Benefit programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant. There will be practical group work and time for questions.
Date: Friday 6 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University
Cost: £20
Further information and booking details to follow soon. If you have any queries, please contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday 10 August 2009
Free advice on research design to researchers in the North West
Source: National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West
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In a nutshell: The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West provides free advice on research design to researchers in the North West who are developing proposals for national, peer-reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research.
The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West has been successful with its recent application to tender for a new contract with the NIHR to deliver the North West Research Design Service from April 2010 for five years.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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In a nutshell: The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West provides free advice on research design to researchers in the North West who are developing proposals for national, peer-reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research.
The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West has been successful with its recent application to tender for a new contract with the NIHR to deliver the North West Research Design Service from April 2010 for five years.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Reminder for WUTH researchers
Source: WUTH Research and Development
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Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
The next GCP training session is as follows:
*Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
*Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
*Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
*Friday 11th September 13.00-16.00 pm
*To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office Ext 2958 or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and toensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirementsfor registrationof pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
The next GCP training session is as follows:
*Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
*Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
*Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
*Friday 11th September 13.00-16.00 pm
*To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office Ext 2958 or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and toensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirementsfor registrationof pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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