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Got Journals?

Friday, May 31st, 2013 | Posted in Collections, Faculty, News, Resources, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

We do!  Come in and read the latest issues of  JAIDS, Health Affairs, POZ and Health Services Research.  Here are a few article titles to pique your interests:

JAIDS, 63.2 and 63.supp1

  • The Cost-Effectiveness of Repeat HIV Testing during Pregnancy in a Resource-Limited Setting (L.H. Kim, D.L. Cohan, T.N. Sparks, R.A. Pilliod, Em. Arinaitwe, & A.B. Caughey) – 63.2
  • Temporal Trends in Sexual Behavior among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States, 2002 to 2006-2010 (J.S. Leichliter, L.T. Haderxhangi, H.W. Chesson, & S.O. Aral) – 63.2
  • Revisiting the Methodology of Measuring HIV Community Viral Load (O. Xia, E.W. Wiewel, L.V. Torian) – 63.2
  • The Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network: Translational Research to Reduce Disparities in HIV (M.B. Blank, D.S. Metzger, G.M. Wingood, & R.J. DiClemente) – 63.supp1
  • A New Paradigm for Optimizing HIV Intervention Synergy: The Role of Interdependence in Integrating HIV Prevention Interventions (G.M. Wingood, A. Rubstova, R.J. DiClemente, D. Metzger, M. Blank) – 63.supp1
  • Tailored Treatment for HIV+ Persons with Mental Illness: The Intervention Cascade (M.B. Blank, M.M. Eisenberg) – 63.supp1

Health Affairs, 32.5 (May 2013)

  • Treated Disease Prevalence and Spending Per Treated Case Drove Most of the Growth in Health Care Spending in 1987-2009 (K.E. Thorpe)
  • Independent Review of Social and Population Variation in Mental Health Could Improve Diagnosis in DSM Revisions (H.B. Hansen, Z. Donaldson, B.G. Link, P.S. Bearman, K. Hopper, L.M. Bates, K. Cheslak-Postava … J.O. Teitler)

POZ (June 2013)

  • “National HIV Coming Out Day?” (T. Straube)
  • “Generics Save Money by May Come with Risks” (B. Ryan)
  • “Cure: Gene Therapy Has HIV in a Bind” (B. Ryan)

Health Services Research, 48.3 (2013)

  • Evaluating Survey Quality in Health Services Research: A Decision in Framework for Assessing Nonresponse Bias Free Access (J.R.B. Halbesleben & M. V. Whitman)
  • Mental Illness, Access to Hospitals with Invasive Cardiac Services, and Receipt of Cardiac Procedures by Medicare Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients (Y. Li, L.G. Glance, J.M. Lyness, P. Cram, X. Cai, & D. B. Mukamel)
  • The Relationship between Older American Act Title III State Expenditures and Prevalence of Low-Care Nursing Home Residents (K.S. Thomas & V. Mar)

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New Issues of HSR Available

Monday, May 6th, 2013 | Posted in Collections, Faculty, News, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

We received three (yes, three!) issues of Health Services Research today.  They’re on our shelves waiting to be read.
Need enticement?  How about the Tables of Contents for encouragement … ?


You Should Be Here…

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 | Posted in Faculty, News, Services, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

The FMHI Library’s Teaching Lab is available for your use.  Reserve the lab for classes, workshops, meetings and conferences.  Give a lecture or prepare for one – whatever you choose!

The lab accommodates 20-25 attendees comfortably and  provides wireless access.  A large, 80″ screen makes it easy to give and see presentations (even from the back of the room!).

Call (813.974.4471), email,or use our online form to schedule the lab today.  You’ll be happy you did!

 


Hours: Summer Semester

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 | Posted in Faculty, News, Services, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

Beginning May 6, the FMHI Library will be open to the public the following hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
  • Weekends: Closed

If you need to come in earlier or later, please schedule an appointment using our online form:
http://lib.usf.edu/fmhi/contact-us/.

We look forward to working with you this Summer and beyond!

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FMHI Library Computer Lab – TODAY

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 | Posted in Faculty, News, Resources, Services, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

The FMHI Research Library computer lab is reserved from 4 – 6 PM this evening.

If you need to use a computer during this time, please see a librarian for assistance.


Hours: April 22-May 3

Monday, April 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Faculty, News, Services, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

The FMHI Research Library will maintain regular hours of operation for the last week of classes and finals week:

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
  • Saturday: Closed

If you can’t make it to the library and need assistance virtually, please use our Ask a Librarian service (htt.p://lib.usf.edu/fmhi/contact-us/) or contact us by phone at 813.974.4471.


Add to Your Knowledge Bank

Monday, April 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Collections, Faculty, News, Resources, Services, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

New issues of the following journals are available at the FMHI Research Library.


Evaluation and Program Planning (April 2013, v. 37)

This title is available in print and electronically through the USF Libraries E-Journals.

Health Affairs (March 2013, vol. 32 no.3)

JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

POZ: Health, Life & HIV (April/May 2013)

See the table of contents: http://www.poz.com/archive/2013_Apr_2771.shtml

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 | Posted in Collections, Faculty, News, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

April 1-30, 2013 marks the 27th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month.  Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has sponsored NCADD Alcohol Awareness month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.  Visit the NCADD website at http://www.ncadd.org/ to learn more.

Other web resources:

Articles and reports:

Select USF Libraries resources:


Hours: March 11-15

Thursday, March 7th, 2013 | Posted in Faculty, Hours, News, Services, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

Spring Break is here! Spring Break is here!

Classroom doors may close, but the doors of the FMHI Research Library will be open.  Come visit us between 9 AM and 5 PM, March 11-15.  Need assistance before 9 or after 5? Let us know, and we’ll make every effort to accommodate you:   http://lib.usf.edu/fmhi/contact-us/.

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Same Genetic Basis Found in 5 Types of Mental Illness

Thursday, February 28th, 2013 | Posted in Faculty, News, Resources, Students by Tomaro Taylor | No Comments »

Read the full study (“Identification of risk loci with shared effects on five major psychiatric disorders: A genome-wide analysis”) online at http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2812%2962129-1/fulltext.  (Log in to MyUSF to access the full text, available through Science Direct.)

A synopsis is available  in the February 28th edition of The New York Times online.