Nature book
"Nature's Way: Observations of a Good Earthkeeper," edited by APHA member Howard Ennes, spotlights a collection of newspaper columns on natural science and environmental issues compiled by Ennes' late wife, Marion Dusoir Ennes. Published by Cypress House, the book features 150 firsthand observations on such topics as amphibians, birds, fish, fungi, insects, reptiles and mammals. Columns are grouped by season and are fully indexed and illustrated. For more information or to purchase a copy, visit www.cypresshouse.com.
Bladder control brochure
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has a new resource to help women with bladder control problems learn about treatments and techniques to help them manage their condition. The introductory booklet, “What I Need to Know About Bladder Control for Women,” prepares women to talk about the problem with a health care provider and includes a worksheet and bladder diary they can complete before their medical appointment. The booklet is available at www.urologic.niddk.nih.gov.
Blood cholesterol information
NIHSeniorHealth, the National Institutes of Health Web site designed especially for seniors, offers new, easy-to-understand information on why blood cholesterol levels should be checked regularly for heart health and what the results mean. Consumers can log onto http://nihseniorhealth.gov/highbloodcholesterol/toc.html.
Climate change booklet
The National Academies in May released the 2008 edition of “Understanding and Responding to Climate Change,” a booklet designed to give the public a comprehensive and easy-to-read analysis of findings and recommendations from expert consensus reports on climate change. Free copies of the booklet are available to download at http://dels.nas.edu/basc/climate-change.
Breast cancer resource
Group Health Center for Health Studies’ Breast Cancer Surveillance project in August introduced its enhanced Web site at www.centerforhealthstudies.org/surveillanceproject. Information provided on the site can be used to improve scientific collaboration and dissemination of information on breast cancer risk and mammographic performance.
Alzheimer’s guideline
The California Workgroup for Guidelines on Alzheimer’s Disease Management, a panel of experts on Alzheimer’s disease from across California, in August released its newly revised Guideline for Alzheimer’s Disease Management. The guideline, which is an update of the 2002 version, is available at www.alz.org/californiasouthland/in_my_community_professionals.asp#Clinical_guidelines.
Public health videos
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now broadcasts public health videos through the CDC.gov Web page. The first segment, “Break the Silence: Stop the Violence,” at www.cdc.gov/CDCtv, addresses the topic of teen dating violence. This video is the first in the “Health Matters” series of online videos on the new CDC-TV Web page.
Revised NIDA journal
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in November will change the name of its scientific journal, “Perspectives to the Journal of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice,” to “Journal of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice.” With the name change, NIDA will increase the number of issues per year from one to two. The revised journal will also be included in the National Library of Medicine’s MEDLINE database.
Checklists for seniors
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and AARP in July released two new checklists designed to help men and women older than 50 learn what they can do to stay health and prevent disease. “Men: Stay Healthy at 50+, Checklists for Your Health” and “Women: Stay Health at 50+, Checklists for Your Health,” are available in English and Spanish on the AHRQ Web site at http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/men50.htm and http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/women50.htm. The accompanying “Staying Healthy at 50+” timeline wall chart provides information about recommended preventive services, can be posted in both clinical and community settings and is available at http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plusposter.htm.
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