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We are now up to issue 20 of our Covid-19 Evidence Bulletin. Here you can find the latest published research on Infection control, diagnosis and treatment. You can find the latest issues on our website, along with a host of useful resources providing you with everything from public information, reviews and training to statistics. Don’t forget that if you want information based around a targeted topic then you can always request a literature search. Please see our website for more details on how to submit a request.

We have a whole range of services and resources that you can still access without visiting the library. Books We have ebook versions of many of our most popular texts. You can search on Library Search for the title you need or just enter your keywords if you are looking for a particular topic. To access the full-text you will need to use the link provided – either for NHS or Keele. Then you will be prompted to log in with either your NHS OpenAthens username or your Keele computer login details. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to find an ebook on Library Search on our Information Skills blog .   NHS Resources Many of our NHS journals are available online. We have a wealth of online databases and other tools to help you get the latest research and evidence for clinical practice. All NHS resources are listed on our NHS Resources A-Z page . You can search for journals via the NHS A-Z Journals List – check the step-by-step instructions if you are not familiar wi...

Check our website for the latest issue of the Covd-19 Evidence Bulletin and get the latest published research.

Have you dealt with an unusual patient case recently? Would you like to share it with the wider healthcare community? BMJ Case Reports key features You can do that by submitting a BMJ Case Report for free. This service is available to UHNM staff.  For more information and help on how to do this please check our BMJ Case Reports help page .

Early cervical cancers and pre-cancerous cell changes don't usually have symptoms. Not everyone diagnosed with cervical cancer will have symptoms, that's why it's important to attend regular cervical screening. The most common symptoms of cervical cancer include: unusual vaginal bleeding pain or discomfort during sex vaginal discharge pain in the area between the hip bones (pelvis) Cervical screening is a way of preventing cancer. It tests for a virus called high risk human papilloma virus (HPV). High risk HPV can cause cervical cells to become abnormal. Most cases of cervical cancer are linked to high risk HPV. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the lowest part of the womb and is at the top of the vagina. A nurse takes a sample of cells from the cervix using a small soft brush (smear test) and sends the sample to the laboratory. For more information surrounding cervical screening please visit the Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, Cance...

Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are two main types, Type 1 and Type 2. They’re different conditions, but they’re both serious. There are 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin Type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin. Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, around 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2. During pregnancy, some women have such high levels of blood glucose that their body is unable to produce enough insulin to absorb it all - this is known as gestational diabetes.   One in 15 of us live with diabetes. That’s 4.8 million people in the UK – more than cancer and dementia combined. That includes one million people who don’t even know they have diabetes; which means that the chances are, lots of people you know are living wi...

Please check our website for the latest issue of the Covid-19 Evidence Bulletin . Prepared by our Clinical Effectiveness Librarian Mathew you'll find links to the latest published evidence relating to covid-19 / coronavirus. Don't forget that if you want a focused literature search on a topic related to covid-19 / coronavirus you can make a request online by completing our form .

We have lots of ways that you can get in touch with the Health Library remotely. So if you need any help please get in touch: Email The Health Library email account health.library@keele.ac.uk is being monitored on a regular basis. Please contact us if you have any queries. Online Form You can use our online forms to make a request such as for a literature search or article. Twitter You can follow us on Twitter to learn more about how we can help you during the current lockdown. The account is monitored regularly if you need any help here. Facebook If you prefer you can also follow our Facebook page . Again we will be monitoring regularly to check if there are any comments or messages.

F1 doctors starting at UHNM can get all the essential information they need about the library by completing our short online induction. Home page for the F1 induction tutorial Find the answers to 8 essential questions: Why do I need the library? How do I register for NHS OpenAthens? What are the key resources I need? What can I access using my mobile phone? How do I get the full-text I need? Where can I get help to find information? Can you find it for me? Where can I learn more about coronavirus? Let us know what you thought of our induction. Complete our feedback form . Want to learn more online? Check out our online tutorials to help you to develop your information searching skills .

You can now get the latest evidence and research relating to Covid-19 from issues 12 and 13 of our bulletin. Check our website for the latest issues .

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