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Of course, you'd expect there to be a lot of anatomy books - here is one of our popular titles .

Maintenance will be carried out Tuesday 30th June 7:00-9:00am by Eduserv / Athens. This may affect NHS Athens access during this time. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

You can find lots of help on our website to help you to get to grips with all the resources that we provide for you. Our Online Guides and Support pages provide links to: ** help pages ** online tutorials ** printable guides ** Screen-shot showing the list of resources Here you will find more help for: Articles BMJ Case Reports Catalogue Databases Dynamed Joanna Briggs Institute and more...

You can find the Crash Course title Cell Biology and Genetics at shelfmark QH.308.2.S8

If you are not sure how to start to look for articles or are struggling to locate that recommended reference, then check on our Find Articles page for help: How can I find articles for a particular subject? How can I find a specific article? Why can't I access the full-text of all the articles I find? Screen-shot of our Articles page We also have an etutorial " Finding Articles ", that explains what articles are and takes you step-by-step through the process of finding articles.

Do you struggle to find reliable sources of information? Do you want to improve your literature searching skills? Why not book yourself onto one of our training courses : Get help finding the right information via the Internet Learn how to conduct a literature search and use our databases to get information quickly Find high-level good quality systematic reviews and evidence summaries using the Cochrane Library, Joanna Briggs Database and similar resources Start to develop your critical appraisal skills Get to grips with Refworks All these sessions are: Run at the Health Library: Presented by qualified librarians Delivered to small groups Give you plenty of hands-on practice Book yourself on a session by getting in touch with our Training Team or book online .

We have many books that can help you to develop your research skills. You'll find How to Research by Blaxter et al at shelfmark Q.180.55.M4.B5

14 th June – 20 th June 2015 By 2035 it is estimated that the number of people living with diabetes will rise to 535 million. Over the last two years it has led to the deaths of between 1.5 and 5.1 million people world-wide. Diabetes UK is the UK’s leading diabetes charity and aims to care for, connect with and campaign on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes, reaching people with diabetes in local communities across the UK.  This year Diabetes Awareness Week falls between the 14 th and 20 th June, its goal is to raise awareness of the disease among the population of the UK in order to prevent its increase. For further information please see: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/ or http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Diabetes-Week/ RELATED HEALTH LIBRARY RESOURCES For anyone interested in diabetes and the management of diabetes, the Health Library offers numerous resources related to the subject. In the lists below you’ll find various books that are ava...

We have a wide range of etutorials that can help you to get started with our many different types of resources - most only last a few minutes and you can jump to the bit you need help with.

Here is a selection of new titles added to the catalogue this month. Browse all the latest titles here or check out the “New Books” display in the library. New books include: Legal aspects of nursing / Bridgit Dimond Anatomy and physiology for nurses at a glance / Ian Peate, Muralitharan Nair Career skills for doctors / Charalambos Panayiotou Charalambous Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin Pathophysiology for nurses at a glance / Muralitharan Nair, Ian Peate Practical medical procedures at a glance / Rachel K. Thomas Handbook of signs & symptoms / Andrea Ann Borchers Wound healing and skin integrity : principles and practice / edited by Madeleine Flanagan The Royal Marsden manual of clinical nursing procedures: Student edition / edited by Lisa Dougherty, Sara E. Lister and Alex West-Oram Psychology and sociology in nursing / Benny Goodman You will always find a selection of new books ...

The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell is available in the library at LB.2322.2.C6. We have lots more books to help you to develop your study skills.

There is another chance for you to come along to the CEC foyer to find out more about the Library services and resources available within the NHS. We will have a display and a librarian will be on-hand to chat to on Monday 8th June 1-4 pm. Whether you are a student preparing for your first NHS professional post , going on placement or work for our NHS partners , come along to browse our display and learn how we can support patient care and your professional development: NHS Athens and online resources NHS Outreach Service for community-based users Support for Evidence-based decision making

You can find help in keeping up-to-date with healthcare-related news and the latest research by checking our Current Awareness page .

You can find Medical Law and Ethics by Herring at K 3601 H3. Check the "K" section for more books relating to the law and healthcare.

June 2015 Motor Neurone Disease or MND is a progressive disease that attacks the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord.  As a result and as the disease progresses it can affect the way you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe.  At the current time there is an estimated 5000 people suffering from MND in the UK, there is no known cure and it still remains a severely life shortening condition. The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) is a UK based charity that focuses on care, research and campaigning.  Throughout the month of June 2015 there will be a series of events to raise awareness of MND and bring into the forefront of the public’s mind.  For further information please see: http://www.mndassociation.org/ RELATED HEALTH LIBRARY RESOURCES For anyone interested in MND and its management, the Health Library offers numerous resources related to the subject. In the lists below you’ll find various books that are available in our collection and a number of per...