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The Health Library training team will be delivering literature searching training via webinars , during December. Introduction to Literature Searching     This is a  1.5   hour  course, aimed at NHS staff who want to conduct a literature search using MEDLINE and other major healthcare databases. These are currently available using the HDAS (Healthcare Advanced Databases) system that can be accessed with your NHS Athens account     You will learn how to:   Clarify a search topic   Choose appropriate sources for searching   Devise search strategies   Search for and retrieve relevant information   Sort and Save your searches     Please note that, due to covid-19 restrictions, this session will be  conducted online  via Microsoft Teams by a one of the Health Library trainers. You do not need to have Teams but you will be sent an invitation to join the training for the date that you select. To request a place ple...

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The pancreas is a gland that produces digestive juices and hormones. Pancreatic cancer is when abnormal cells in the pancreas start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way and forms a growth/tumour. If left untreated, the cells can grow into surrounding blood vessels or organs such as the small bowel. These cancer cells may even spread to other parts of the body. Around 10,300 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year. It is the 10th most common cancer in the UK. Pancreatic cancer is more common in older people. More than 45 out of 100 people diagnosed (more than 45%) are aged 75 and over. Pancreatic cancer is uncommon in people under 40 years old. In the past 10 years, pancreatic cancer rates have increased. In England, pancreatic cancer is more common in people living in poorer areas. It is more common in White and Black people than in Asian people. Pancreatic Cancer month isn’t just for one country. It brings together all the pancreatic cancer chariti...

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Nurses and midwives working for our NHS organisations can access resources and services at the Health Library. We are here to support your work, professional development and patient care. We support NHS staff working at UHNM, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare and all the CCGs and GP practices in Staffordshire. Nurse browsing the shelves at the library We are currently operating under covid-19 restrictions but you’ll still find some of the following resources and services accessible: Join the Library – complete our application form to join the library. You’ll then be able to borrow books and access our services. For more details of what we can offer you, take a look at our Using the Health Library online tutorial. Register for NHS OpenAthens – complete the online form to register for your OpenAthens username and password. This will give you access to our NHS-subscribed online resources such as ebooks, journals and databases. Learn more about NHS OpenAthens from our tutor...