While it still might feel a bit summery, we’re definitely headed into fall with shorter days. Who knows, by the end of October maybe we’ll see some snow…remember the 1991 Halloween blizzard? Speaking of Halloween, we have a special spooky edition of the newsletter this month. Check out our articles on BRAINS, BONES, and FEAR below! While Halloween might be the scariest part of October, don’t forget that October is also National Medical Librarians Month! Along with colleagues across the country, librarians in Allina Library Services support research and practice across all the health professions with our resources and expertise. Need an expert searcher? We got you! Need curated access to journals, e-books, and clinical decision-making tools? No problem. Allina Library Services is your partner in making evidence-based decisions!
BRAINS: Expand Your Brain!
Ever wonder what a physician’s brain looks like?With the scary season upon us, we thought the question might be fun to ponder ... and then The New England Journal of Medicine provided a perspective from a library lens, Centering the Peripheral Brain—The History of Reference Tools in Medicine.Historically, physicians used physical reference books to keep up to date.Now, in the digital age, “reference tools are integrated with clinical trials, machine-learning algorithms, and electronic medical records” that move from a “just-in-case" to a “just-in-time" model of learning and practicing. Several library databases are intended to be clinical decision-making tools and will continue to evolve and expand the “peripheral brain” for all care providers.
BONES: Human Anatomy Modules!
It is a terrifying thought that many clinicians are unaware of Access Medicine’s Human Anatomy Modules.Here, clinicians and staff may interact and explore with complete, focused, and regional 3-D anatomy displaying entire human bodies or organ systems all the way down to specific vessels, tissues, or structures.The Complete Human Anatomy features male and female-focused modules for the entire body. Specialists will appreciate the Focused Anatomy Modules, which provides anatomical views of common medical conditions across 16 fields of practice (e.g. Cardiology: Atrial Fibrillation). Learners and students will find value in the Anatomy Tours to explore and quiz themselves afterwards.Don’t be afraid and be sure to check out this hidden gem!
FEAR: The Psychology of Horror
Fall isn’t all apple picking and pumpkin spice lattes. For many the month of October is all about horror, from films and books to haunted houses and haunted hayrides. To quote Danny Elfman “Life’s no fun without a good scare*”. But why do we voluntarily seek out entertainment that will frighten us? What is it about a good horror movie that not only scares but excites us? For many, horror entertainment offers a thrilling combination of fear and fun that can’t be found anywhere else. This spooky season explore all that horror has to offer, even if it sounds a little scary.
Happy October!
While it still might feel a bit summery, we’re definitely headed into fall with shorter days. Who knows, by the end of October maybe we’ll see some snow…remember the 1991 Halloween blizzard? Speaking of Halloween, we have a special spooky edition of the newsletter this month. Check out our articles on BRAINS, BONES, and FEAR below! While Halloween might be the scariest part of October, don’t forget that October is also National Medical Librarians Month! Along with colleagues across the country, librarians in Allina Library Services support research and practice across all the health professions with our resources and expertise. Need an expert searcher? We got you! Need curated access to journals, e-books, and clinical decision-making tools? No problem. Allina Library Services is your partner in making evidence-based decisions!
BRAINS: Expand Your Brain!
Ever wonder what a physician’s brain looks like? With the scary season upon us, we thought the question might be fun to ponder ... and then The New England Journal of Medicine provided a perspective from a library lens, Centering the Peripheral Brain—The History of Reference Tools in Medicine. Historically, physicians used physical reference books to keep up to date. Now, in the digital age, “reference tools are integrated with clinical trials, machine-learning algorithms, and electronic medical records” that move from a “just-in-case" to a “just-in-time" model of learning and practicing. Several library databases are intended to be clinical decision-making tools and will continue to evolve and expand the “peripheral brain” for all care providers.
BONES: Human Anatomy Modules!
It is a terrifying thought that many clinicians are unaware of Access Medicine’s Human Anatomy Modules. Here, clinicians and staff may interact and explore with complete, focused, and regional 3-D anatomy displaying entire human bodies or organ systems all the way down to specific vessels, tissues, or structures. The Complete Human Anatomy features male and female-focused modules for the entire body. Specialists will appreciate the Focused Anatomy Modules, which provides anatomical views of common medical conditions across 16 fields of practice (e.g. Cardiology: Atrial Fibrillation). Learners and students will find value in the Anatomy Tours to explore and quiz themselves afterwards. Don’t be afraid and be sure to check out this hidden gem!
FEAR: The Psychology of Horror
Fall isn’t all apple picking and pumpkin spice lattes. For many the month of October is all about horror, from films and books to haunted houses and haunted hayrides. To quote Danny Elfman “Life’s no fun without a good scare*”. But why do we voluntarily seek out entertainment that will frighten us? What is it about a good horror movie that not only scares but excites us? For many, horror entertainment offers a thrilling combination of fear and fun that can’t be found anywhere else. This spooky season explore all that horror has to offer, even if it sounds a little scary.
*This is Halloween from Nightmare before Christmas
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