For many people, Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of summer. With more time spent outdoors, it is a good time to reeducate ourselves about the importance of skin protection. MedlinePlus teaches us that excessive sun exposure can lead to various health problems, but taking certain precautions can prevent them. Shade, wide-brimmed hats, and clothes that cover…
Dear Readers: The National Library of Medicine’s newsletter is back! It’s got a new look and feel and a new name—NLM in Focus. We hope that you will enjoy this online publication. NLM in Focus will provide a behind-the-scenes look at this unique library and how its vast resources are used to improve public health…
The annual meeting and exhibition of the Medical Library Association (MLA) will take place in Washington, DC, May 21-26. Billed as “the premier event in health sciences information,” the session will be held at the Washington Hilton, at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW. The theme of MLA ’10 is “Reflect and Connect.” Staff from NLM and its…
On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, the head of the systems division at Motorola, took a stroll that changed history. From a busy New York City sidewalk, he made the first portable cellular telephone call, opening a new era in telecommunications. It would take another decade to shrink Cooper’s bulky, $4,000 prototype to the early…
When you think of the people and places that help when disaster strikes, you may not immediately think of librarians and libraries. But they can play an important role. Recognizing the untapped potential of libraries, the National Library of Medicine created a Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) in 2008. The Center is part of…
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