Thanks to funding from the SECU Foundation, Library Services has added a new, current collection of 200 eBooks to the AHEC Digital Library that will be accessible by all ADL members.
These eBooks provide clinical and research support along with evidence-based recommendations to equip providers with what they need to deliver care and successfully navigate changes in healthcare environments. The new resources include:
As the health care workforce responds to COVID-19, they face challenges to both coping in the moment and ongoing mental health.
To support this process, the AHEC Digital Library presents a collection of resources geared towards health care worker mental health during COVID-19.
Effective September 1, 2024, UNC Health has withdrawn from the AHEC Digital Library (ADL).
Please contact julia.aucoin@unchealth.unc.edu for further information or to address any questions.
If you would like to subscribe to an individual account for the ADL, the cost is $220 per year, pro-rated for the remainder of 2024. Please go to https://ncahec.libwizard.com/f/adlAskUs and select “I need help with getting an ADL membership.”
Thank you.The bird flu (H5N1) is becoming a greater concern among people who track infectious diseases.
A recent article in Nature explains why changes in how the disease spreads could affect humans, and a new LibGuide from UNC Health Sciences Library collects key resources to help understand the current bird flu situation.
To learn more, check out the ADL's Highlighted Resources for February 15:
Will bird flu spark a human pandemic? Scientists say the risk is rising
Avian Influenza - "Bird Flu" (H5N1) Guide
What evidence is available to support use of artificial intelligence systems in primary care?
A recent systematic review in JAMA on this topic did not find evidence to support AI implementations and their quality criteria.
A follow-up interview with the authors discusses the study's implications for further research, including factors to assess when considering AI implementations.
To learn more, check out the February 1 Highlighted Article:
Availability of Evidence for Predictive Machine Learning Algorithms in Primary Care
Follow-Up Interview
To assist first responders and clinicians in the affected areas, Ebsco has set up a special account for hurricane relief.
This account provides complimentary access to GIDEON, DynaMed, and Dynamic Health, ensuring that you have the necessary tools and resources to continue your critical work without interruption.
DynaMed: evidence-based drug and disease information and expert guidance for trusted answers at the point of care.
Dynamic Health: nursing skills and clinical resources for nurses and health professionals.
GIDEON (Global Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Network): evidence-based resources for diagnosis, treatment, and teaching of tropical and infectious diseases, epidemiology, and microbiology.