After a doctor sees a patient, he or she often prescribes medications. But, what if a doctor also wants to direct that patient to up-to-date, reliable, consumer-friendly information about a health concern? Under a pilot program launched in Florida, physicians from six counties are being encouraged to refer their patients to trustworthy consumer Web sites. The…
On February 20, Todd Danielson took the reins as the National Library of Medicine Executive Officer. Formerly with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Danielson has more than 13 years of administrative management experience, most recently as manager of an Administrative Resource Center. He initially came to the NIH as a Presidential Management Intern and immediately…
In February, Deborah Zarin, MD, joined the National Library of Medicine LHNCBC’s Office of the Director as Assistant Director for Clinical Research Projects. She will be leading the ClinicalTrials.gov project. Zarin received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship in pediatrics at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and her residency…
Historiae Animalium (Studies on Animals), by Swiss naturalist and bibliographer Conrad Gesner (1516-1565), now appears on the popular Turning the Pages kiosks at the National Library of Medicine and is also available via the NLM Web site. This 1551 work is considered the first modern zoological work — a first attempt to describe many animals…
Citing her “comprehensive knowledge of NLM’s Programs” and “exceptional qualifications,” National Library of Medicine Director Donald A.B. Lindberg announced the appointment, in February, of Betsy L. Humphreys as Deputy Director of NLM. A member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, since 1999 she has led the NLM’s largest division, Library…
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