The MSK Library is hosting a trial which will provide access to all Current Protocols (CP). The trial will end Friday, July 31, 2015. From now until the end date, the research community will have an opportunity to explore the new CP layout as well as review several Protocols that we presently do not have subscriptions to. This resource offers instant, easy access to protocol abstracts, materials lists, and more, while linking to full text content hosted on Wiley Online Library that the MSK Library subscribes to. Researchers, especially early career scientists will be able to try out various tools, calculators and see videos that will support their lab work and beyond the bench. Continue reading
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MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en español Release Redesigned and Mobile Responsive Sites
MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en espanol provide reliable information on health conditions and diseases for patients and their families from the National Library of Medicine. New versions of MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en español use responsive web design for ease of use on any device, whether that is a desktop monitor or mobile touchscreen. Responsive pages automatically change their layout to fit your screen.
The latest release enables all users to access a layout of MedlinePlus.gov optimized for their device, so there is no longer a need for the separate mobile (m.medlineplus.gov) sites. Visitors to these former URLs will be redirected to the responsive version of MedlinePlus.
For more consumer- and patient-related resources and services offered by the MSK Library, take a look at our Patients & Caregivers page.
PubMed Health Offers Summaries of Evidence-Based Research for Consumers
The National Library of Medicine has just made it easier to find reviews on clinical effectiveness research and provide easy-to-read summaries of this research for consumers with PubMed Health.
Clinical effectiveness research is sometimes referred to as patient-centered outcomes or patient-centered research. Basically, it’s conducting research and determining the most clinically proven results for a condition by weighing all the possible evidence. This leads to informed decision-making and more targeted patient care. Research and studies like clinical trials and systematic review publications are considered some of the highest forms of evidence and weighed heavily in making information healthcare decisions.