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1/ Welcome back #medlibs, #critlib, #critcat, and other folks for part 2 of my what's new for #2023MeSH thread. ICYMI, the original thread:
2/ As I noted in the previous #2023MeSH thread, there's a lot of new terms under Population Groups, which is why this is getting its own thread.
3/ Before I get into #2023MeSH though, I think it's important to provide some context on why there are so many new terms and changes. I'm going to cover a brief timeline. Apologies in advance, because I may have missed or overlooked people and events along the way.
1/ Hold on to your controlled vocabulary #medlibs friends, it's time for a thread on annual changes to Medical Subject Headings #2023MeSH!
The files were released a couple of weeks ago, but now... now the MeSH database has been updated. But first, a few housekeeping things:
The files were released a couple of weeks ago, but now... now the MeSH database has been updated. But first, a few housekeeping things:
2/ Some links for those who really want details on #2023MeSH:
➡️What's new with MeSH
nlm.nih.gov/mesh/whatsnew.…
➡️MeSH browser
meshb.nlm.nih.gov
➡️MeSH database (tied to PubMed)
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
➡️What's new with MeSH
nlm.nih.gov/mesh/whatsnew.…
➡️MeSH browser
meshb.nlm.nih.gov
➡️MeSH database (tied to PubMed)
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
3/ In case you are curious about past threads I've done on annual MeSH changes (previous to #2023MeSH):
➡️ 2021
➡️ 2022
➡️ 2021
➡️ 2022
I would like to start something new on Thursdays. Because I love cats, I'm starting #CriticalAppraisalThursday or CAT, to help folks learn how to assess evidence. Just a weekly thread about critical appraisal and information literacy.
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For the first ever CAT, we'll start with a definition. Critical appraisal is a structured, systematic way to assess the validity and reliability of research. You can also assess its applicability to your specific question or situation.
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Was this study done in a way that actually gathers information to answer the question it claims to ask and answer? Can the results of this study be applied to my patient or situation?
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If we want functional systems (healthcare, education, government, any of them) to be left for our children and grandchildren, we must all speak out now about how unacceptable it has been that our Govts have managed the pandemic counter to valid evidence.
Canadian provinces and American states have health sciences librarians. It is Library Month. These research heroes are well-equipped to search for evidence with the least bias possible. And they can teach you how! They’re ready and waiting for your e-mail or phone call.
#medLibs
#canmedlibs
You don’t need to be lost in the sea of misinformation and disinformation. Within a few hundred kms or miles of you is a health sciences librarian who would love to show you how to answer the questions you have with the highest quality research available.
#canmedlibs
You don’t need to be lost in the sea of misinformation and disinformation. Within a few hundred kms or miles of you is a health sciences librarian who would love to show you how to answer the questions you have with the highest quality research available.
I was going to save this for tomorrow but I just can't.
A thread.
#Reporting #Searching #SystematicReview
Someone asked me recently if I could share any examples of #SysRev that had GOOD methods sections.
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A thread.
#Reporting #Searching #SystematicReview
Someone asked me recently if I could share any examples of #SysRev that had GOOD methods sections.
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I said, "They're few and far between but usually Cochrane #SysRevs have a well-reported methods section."
However, when I went to look, I couldn't find any great examples. They were all kinda iffy. I was like
However, when I went to look, I couldn't find any great examples. They were all kinda iffy. I was like
Then, this article practically fell in my lap this weekend. It was tweeted from a #COVID19 literature account.
Take a look at that methods section. It's almost glowing. It may as well have a halo around it.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
Take a look at that methods section. It's almost glowing. It may as well have a halo around it.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
Well, having supported many programs in academia as a librarian & looking at career paths, it seems I have to go back to school to work in the fields for I educated & supported for many years. At least I can be put in advanced standing due to my undergrad, so here’s the vote:
Fun thing about being a librarian is that is truly a Jack/Jill of all Trades kind of work. I am a master of information, but beyond that… I’m not considered qualified enough for much else & overqualified for everything else. So, how does one overcome this career conundrum?
I am still trying to find ways to be the ultimate worker that I am but now to find a new niche to do that within is the challenge. I grew up nursing & educating, went to school to harness information, & worked a lot along the way, confirming I can do a great many things.
🚨greylitsearcher update🚨
Significant upgrade to greylitsearcher! Now supports advanced searching of Google AND provides a search report text file.
estech.shinyapps.io/greylitsearche…
Here's some details... 🧵
#medlibs #InformationRetrieval @SystematicSearching #EvidenceSynthesis
Significant upgrade to greylitsearcher! Now supports advanced searching of Google AND provides a search report text file.
estech.shinyapps.io/greylitsearche…
Here's some details... 🧵
#medlibs #InformationRetrieval @SystematicSearching #EvidenceSynthesis
You can now build complex Google site: searches the same way you can in Google Scholar...
And you can search across multiple sites simultaneously... (just be sure they support Google site: searching)
developers.google.com/search/docs/ad…
developers.google.com/search/docs/ad…
New research on #LongCovid a thread
"LONG COVID"-A hypothesis for understanding the biological basis and pharmacological treatment strategy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35029046/ < proposes research on melatonin #LongCovid
Could SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Be Responsible for Long-COVID Syndrome? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35028901/ < suggests the spike protein enters the brain but protective antibodies do not #LongCovid
Check out our new paper on the need for better understanding of academic searching:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jr…
#InformationRetrieval #MedLibs #EvidenceSynthesis
A thread with our key points... (1/20)
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jr…
#InformationRetrieval #MedLibs #EvidenceSynthesis
A thread with our key points... (1/20)
We agree with others that we now face an 'information crisis' (#infodemic). There is SO much published research we need to find and digest.
Doing this reliably requires systematic review approaches, but even then, it's hugely challenging to find all relevant research.
(2/20)
Doing this reliably requires systematic review approaches, but even then, it's hugely challenging to find all relevant research.
(2/20)
Academic searching/information retrieval is an art form, and there is no 'perfect' search strategy - it takes careful planning and requires substantial skill and training.
These searches are highly complex and must be used in fit-for-purpose bibliographic databases. (3/20)
These searches are highly complex and must be used in fit-for-purpose bibliographic databases. (3/20)
I've built an R package to scrape search results from up to 100 pages of hits from Google Scholar: github.com/nealhaddaway/G…
It's probably a bit buggy, but feedback greatly appreciated!
Here's a thread on how it works...
#AcademicTwitter #InformationRetrieval #MedLibs
It's probably a bit buggy, but feedback greatly appreciated!
Here's a thread on how it works...
#AcademicTwitter #InformationRetrieval #MedLibs
1) It generates a set of up to 100 URLs, each corresponding to a page of visible search results
2) It then downloads each of these pages of results as an HTML file
I just have a little Friday favor to ask of all would-be authors hoping to embark on a #SystematicReview.
Before you start, could you please read about #SysRev?
It will help you know what you're getting yourself into.
Thread: Required Reading for #SysRev would-be authors.
Before you start, could you please read about #SysRev?
It will help you know what you're getting yourself into.
Thread: Required Reading for #SysRev would-be authors.
There are so many resources out there, like the Cochrane Handbook:
training.cochrane.org/handbook/curre…
This can apply to any SR, need not be a Cochrane SR.
training.cochrane.org/handbook/curre…
This can apply to any SR, need not be a Cochrane SR.
Do you know any system or library that can provide us copies of China journal articles through ILL service?
It is increasingly common when we conduct #sysrev that need access the full text of articles in chinese.
What are you doing? #medlibs
It is increasingly common when we conduct #sysrev that need access the full text of articles in chinese.
What are you doing? #medlibs
There is an interlibrary loan department at the Chinese National Library that provides global ILL
english.las.cas.cn/rs/learningcom…
Thanks Lis Lubar Unger, DOCLINE Team Lead, National Library of Medicine
@juanmacamara @angelmones
english.las.cas.cn/rs/learningcom…
Thanks Lis Lubar Unger, DOCLINE Team Lead, National Library of Medicine
@juanmacamara @angelmones
#ChinaDirect thanks to the SUBITO agreement w the Chinese National Library. You can order articles from printed Chinese journals & have them delivered by email. Access to holdings of 3 Chinese libraries: National Science Library Beijing, Univ Library Beijing & Shanghai Library
