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Jan 12

NLM is the world’s #BiomedicalResearch engine, providing scientists with the tools, methods, & databanks necessary to better understand & improve health. Learn more about NLM's role in this video narrated by

@NLMdirector

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NLM - The World's Research Engine

NLM is more than a library! Check out this video to learn about NLM as the world’s research engine – providing scientists with tools, methods, and databanks ...

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Patti Brennan

@NLMdirector

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Apr 22

I am honored to receive the

@AACNme

Pioneering Spirit Award & salute all of the exceptional critical-care nurses who serve us at our most vulnerable. NLM is honored to support critical-care nurses by improving access to health information. https://aacn.org/newsroom/brennan-receives-aacn-award-for-work-at-national-library-of-medicine… #AACN

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Feb 22

📣 NLM is hiring for

@NCBI

Director/NLM Associate Director for Scientific Data Resources. This role will provide leadership in the digital biomedical ecosystem, advancing computational solutions to meet life science information needs. Apply by Sat., 4/23.

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Job Openings at NLM

Director, National Center for Biotechnology Information/NLM Associate Director for Scientific Data Resources

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 22

This still is from the 1969 feature "The Run Around," produced for the Nat'l Tuberculosis & Respiratory Disease Association. The main character, a man with a chronic cough named Mr. Hack, confronts a factory owner to complain about air pollution. https://loom.ly/ZU8PO6s #EarthDay

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Apr 22

#EarthDay was first celebrated in 1970, but raising awareness for our planet's health started long before then. Check out this collection from the NLM Medicine on Screen series, "Darkening Day: Air Pollution Films & Environmental Awareness, 1960–1972."

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Darkening Day: Air Pollution Films and Environmental Awareness, 1960–1972

By Jennifer Lynn Peterson, PhD The 1960s represent a turning point in popular awareness about environmental problems. The modern environmental movement that emerged in the mid-1960s and early ‘70s …

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Apr 20

Check out NLM’s latest tool in the fight against COVID-19! We just released a freely available online dashboard called the SARS-CoV-2 Variants Overview. Learn about it here: https://loom.ly/Ry_1Y7w

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Apr 21

Common Data Elements (CDEs) provide access to structured human & machine-readable definitions of data elements. Learn about enhancements to the NIH Common Data Elements Repository, including the publication of the first collection of NIH-endorsed CDEs:

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Enhancements to the NIH Common Data Elements Repository. NLM Technical Bulletin. 2022 Mar–Apr

The NLM Technical Bulletin is your source to stay informed about NLM products and services.

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Apr 21

About one in five Americans live with a #MentalHealth condition. If you or someone you know is struggling, it’s important to know that help is available. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine has more: https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/getting-help-for-mental-health…

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Getting help for mental health | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

If you’re dealing with mental health issues or illness like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, you are not alone. Learn about when to ask for help and find out about resources...

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Apr 21

This week's Circulating Now blog includes an interview w/ Rana A. Hogarth, PhD, of

@HistoryatIL

. Dr. Hogarth discusses her #NLMHistTalk, "The Measure of Black (Un)Fitness: Legacies of Slavery in the Early Eugenics Movement" on Thurs., 4/28 at 2 p.m. ET.

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The Measure of Black (Un)Fitness: Legacies of Slavery in the Early Eugenics Movement

An interview with Rana A. Hogarth, PhD on her NLM History Talk and her research on legacies of slavery in the early eugenics movement.

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Health Disparities

@NIMHD

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Apr 20

A7-1: There’s no lack of #COVID19 information in multiple languages!

@NLM_NIH

boasts a list of 36 languages, from Amharic to Yiddish. Learn more: https://medlineplus.gov/languages/covid19coronavirusdisease2019.html… #NMHM22Chat

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) - Multiple Languages: MedlinePlus

Health Information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019): MedlinePlus Multiple Languages Collection

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Patti Brennan

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Apr 20

True appreciation of diversity requires looking beyond visible distinctions to see the true uniqueness of each person. This week, I reflect on

@NLM_NIH

's efforts to celebrate differences & build bridges between ways of knowing.

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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See

Every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe to recognize women’s rights and gender equality. This year’s observance encouraged all people to #BreakTheBias and envision a wo…

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Apr 19

Exercise in ways that promote endurance, strength, balance, & flexibility. Weight loss can be one benefit of getting enough exercise, but there are physical, emotional, & mental benefits, too. Learn more w/ NIH MedlinePlus Magazine: https://go.usa.gov/xuaDy

@nih_nhlbi

@NIHAging

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Physical exercise | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Guide to how much and what kind of exercise people should do

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Apr 18

Watch the full "Guided Visualization: Dealing with Stress" video: https://youtu.be/Dq9odPtHbcg

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Guided Visualization: Dealing with Stress

Dr. Krystal Lewis, a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher in the NIMH Intramural Research Program, explains what stress is and describes the parts o...

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Apr 18

In this NIH MedlinePlus Magazine article, learn about a video from Dr. Krystal Lewis of

@NIMHgov

that provides guided visualization to help you unwind and manage stress: https://go.usa.gov/xuDEz #StressAwarenessMonth #SelfCare

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Chill out with the NIH | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

How stress occurs and how to de-stress

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Apr 13

This guest blog by my colleague Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers,

@NIDDKgov

director, focuses on the importance of access to health information that is trustworthy & accurate. Learn more about all NIDDK is doing in this space:

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Translating Research into Health Information You Can Trust

Guest post by Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, MACP, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at NIH. Dr. Rodgers hosts the weekly Healthy Moments Radio Broad…

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Patti Brennan

@NLMdirector

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Apr 11

NLM recognizes the value that diversity brings to science. Learn more from Dr. Sufian of

@NLM_NIH

’s Extramural Programs as she discusses a new #FundingOpportunity designed to attract students to #Bioinformatics/#DataScience careers.

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Funding Announcement: NLM Encourages Diversity by Expanding Educational Opportunities

Guest post by Meryl Sufian, PhD, Chief Program Officer, NIH National Library of Medicine (NLM) Division of Extramural Programs. Biomedical informatics and data science are exciting fields with care…

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 16

NLM celebrates #NationalLibrarianDay by honoring librarians everywhere. Our resources are as diverse as the community of librarians that we serve across the United States. Check out our resources for librarians, here: https://nlm.nih.gov/portals/librarians.html…

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 15

❗ Still feeling pandemic stress? Check out tips from the

@NIMHgov

director in NIH MedlinePlus Magazine: https://loom.ly/VKLlrhc #StressAwarenessMonth

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4 strategies for coping with pandemic stress | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

NIMH Director Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. shares some strategies for promoting mental wellness during COVID-19.

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Apr 15

Explore NLM resources for #StressAwarenessMonth: 💻 Learn about the basics of stress with

@medlineplus

: https://loom.ly/4vXV3G0 📚 Read about the science of stress with the latest research through PubMed: https://loom.ly/ssAPrsw

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Apr 14

Not sure how much you should #exercise? These general guides can give you an idea, and talking with your healthcare provider can help you make a more detailed plan. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine has more: https://go.usa.gov/xuaDy

@nih_nhlbi

@NIHAging

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Physical exercise | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Guide to how much and what kind of exercise people should do

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 14

This week's Circulating Now blog looks at "The Doctors," a "satire in 4 seizures" by Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915). Writing for a middle-class audience in the heyday of muckraking journalism, Hubbard put his critique of medicine in a leather-bound gift book.

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The Doctors: A Satire in Four Seizures, 1922

By Sander L. Gilman ~ Originally published in Hidden Treasure: The National Library of Medicine, 2011. Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915), Arts and Crafts guru and follower of the British reformer William …

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 13

Looking for trusted health information? Explore accurate and trustable information with

@NIDDKgov

director, Dr. Rodgers, on many topics, including: 🩺Diabetes 🔬Liver disease 🏥 Nutrition disorders ❗Obesity 🔍 Kidney, urologic & hematologic diseases

nlmdirector.nlm.nih.gov

Translating Research into Health Information You Can Trust

Guest post by Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, MACP, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at NIH. Dr. Rodgers hosts the weekly Healthy Moments Radio Broad…

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Apr 13

Did you know ~80% of rare diseases are caused by a defect in a single gene? #NIH research on gene therapies offers hope for the #RareDisease community. In this article, NIH MedlinePlus Magazine explores promising therapies for 2 rare conditions: https://go.usa.gov/xuabe

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Gene therapies are a promising path to treating rare diseases | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Most rare diseases are caused by a defect in a single gene. Gene therapies treat diseases by replacing or changing a gene that doesn’t work with one that does. NIH supports research and development...

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 12

NLM serves as the U.S. National Release Center for #SNOMED CT, a method for simplifying the exchange of clinical health information through standardization. The March 2022 International Edition of

@SnomedCT

is now available for download.

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March 2022 SNOMED CT US Edition Available for Download. NLM Technical Bulletin. 2022 Mar–Apr

The NLM Technical Bulletin is your source to stay informed about NLM products and services.

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 11

📢 #Funding Announcement 📢 NLM seeks proposals from institutions interested in creating educational experiences that will recruit students from diverse backgrounds to pursue degrees in #BiomedicalInformatics & #DataScience. Learn more in this week's blog:

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Funding Announcement: NLM Encourages Diversity by Expanding Educational Opportunities

Guest post by Meryl Sufian, PhD, Chief Program Officer, NIH National Library of Medicine (NLM) Division of Extramural Programs. Biomedical informatics and data science are exciting fields with care…

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 11

This Fri., 4/15, the NLM History of Medicine (HMD) Finding Aids Consortium will be retired. Learn more in the NLM Technical Bulletin: https://loom.ly/naQKHms Resources from most Consortium members can be found in

@OCLC

's ArchiveGrid: https://loom.ly/PhVDldg

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History of Medicine Finding Aids Consortium to Retire on April 15, 2022. NLM Technical Bulletin....

The NLM Technical Bulletin is your source to stay informed about NLM products and services.

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Michael F. Chiang, M.D.

@NEIDirector

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Apr 10

Are you an MD or PhD interested in a 1-2 year sabbatical to improve standardization of eye health data in the #EHR?

@NatEyeInstitute

is recruiting a DATA Scholar (with

@NIHDataScience

). Will collaborate with

@NLM_NIH

,

@OHDSI

,

@aao_ophth

, others. Details: https://datascience.nih.gov/data-scholars-2022/vision-for-improving-interoperability-for-eye-heath-data…

Sally Baxter and 3 others

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National Library of Medicine

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Apr 11

April is National Minority Health Month! We join

@NIMHD

in raising awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority communities. Learn more about health disparities with

@medlineplus

: https://medlineplus.gov/healthdisparities.html… #BoostYourCommunity #MinorityHealth

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Patti Brennan

@NLMdirector

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Apr 4

Today's blog celebrates the intersection of #NationalLibraryWeek & Nat'l Public Health Week #NPHW. To illustrate the connection between these observances, our comms team spoke NLM staff members & contractors to learn how their work advances public health.

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At the Intersection of National Library and Public Health Weeks: Celebrating NLM’s Many Roles

Guest post by Robert Pines, MS, Writer/Editor, and Sarah Ashley Jolly, MPH, Writer/Editor and Graphic Designer (Contractor), NIH National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office of Communications and Publ…

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Apr 8

Friday’s NPHW theme is “Accessibility: Closing the Health Equity Gap.” Andrew Wiley, video producer in the NLM Office of Communications and Public Liaison, discussed his work to make NLM’s video resources accessible to all. https://loom.ly/R0Qx9js

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Apr 8

The road to this location from the "Old Red Brick" building shown in the second image was not an easy one. Learn more in this Circulating Now blog post: https://loom.ly/E7MvQEg #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesOnMyStreet

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Apr 8

We're taking a road trip to the past for this month's #ArchivesHashtagParty theme of #ArchivesOnMyStreet. This image shows a view from April 7, 1961 of the front entrance to the new NLM building as it took shape on the

@NIH

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Apr 7

For Thursday’s #NPHW theme of #WorldHealthDay: Health is a Human Right,” Javier Chavez, team lead for

@MedlinePlusEsp

, spoke about his work to bring high-quality health information to Spanish-speaking audiences. https://loom.ly/D4r9tlw

@medlineplus

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Apr 7

Explore the book in the NLM Digital Collections: https://loom.ly/OsZMRik

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Apr 7

"Dentologia" is a staggering five canto, 49 stanza poem written in 1833 explaining the diseases and treatment of the teeth. Learn more in this week's Circulating Now blog: https://loom.ly/vLTzPcs

@NIDCR

#NationalPoetryMonth

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A heroic homage to dentistry: Dr. Solyman Brown’s “Dentologia”

Circulating Now welcomes guest blogger Jen Woronow. Her research explores social science with an emphasis on promoting trans-disciplinary discussion. Today she joins us with a discussion of the int…

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Apr 7

Dentistry & poetry are two things one wouldn’t ordinarily associate with one another, but to Dr. Solyman Brown, author of "Dentologia" and one of America’s preeminent dentists, there is no more perfect pairing of subject and form. #NationalPoetryMonth

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Apr 7

📖 Read the latest research on #EnvironmentalHealth through PubMed: https://loom.ly/HtgpyVs 🩺 Explore the world of #GlobalHealth with the "Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health" virtual exhibition: https://loom.ly/AY3cKro #WorldHealthDay

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Making a World of Difference: Celebrating Advances in Global Health

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Apr 7

Today is #WorldHealthDay and the theme for this year is "Our Planet, Our Health," highlighting the urgent need for clean water, air, & food for everyone. 💻 Learn about international health with

@medlineplus

: https://loom.ly/04AvzwE

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Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity

@NIH_COSWD

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Apr 5

Interested in applying for administrative supplements to support #DEIA mentoring in your biomedical science community? Learn more about the funding opportunity, eligibility, scope, budget, and application process: https://diversity.nih.gov/sustaining-diversity/deia-mentorship-supplements… Deadline to apply is 4/7 at 5:00pm.

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