FoodSafety.gov
[From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with several federal agencies]
Basics of Handling Food Safely
[From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)]
Food Safety at a Glance
[From FoodSafety.gov]
How long can you store leftovers in the refrigerator? How can you tell when chicken breasts are done? How long does it take to cook a turkey? Check out these charts for fast answers.
Tips for Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables
[From the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)]
Are You Storing Food Safely?
[From the FDA]
Food Recalls and Products Withdrawn from Market
[From the FDA]
Food Safety During Cancer Therapy
[From the UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center]
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Understanding and Finding Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Each study answers scientific questions and tries to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose or treat a disease. Clinical trials may also compare a new treatment to a treatment that is already available.
Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.
Every clinical trial has a protocol, or action plan, for conducting the trial. The plan describes what will be done in the study, how it will be conducted, and why each part of the study is necessary. Each study has its own rules about who can participate. Some studies need volunteers with a certain disease. Some need healthy people. Others want just men or just women.
In the United States, an independent committee of physicians, statisticians and members of the community must approve and monitor the protocol. They make sure that the risks are small and are worth the potential benefits.
[Excerpted from the first two links below]
About Clinical Trials
Understanding Clinical Trials
[From ClinicalTrials.gov]
Clinical Trials
[From MedlinePlus]
How Does Clinical Research Work?
[From the National Institutes of Health]
Finding Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials at UCSF Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.
Searching the hundreds of research studies on cancer treatments can be overwhelming. Using the tools from the following resources can make it easier to find clinical trials that may be right for you.
BreastCancerTrials.org
National Cancer Institute - Clinical Trials Search
If you need more help, contact the librarian at the Patient Health Library for an individual consultation.
Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.
Every clinical trial has a protocol, or action plan, for conducting the trial. The plan describes what will be done in the study, how it will be conducted, and why each part of the study is necessary. Each study has its own rules about who can participate. Some studies need volunteers with a certain disease. Some need healthy people. Others want just men or just women.
In the United States, an independent committee of physicians, statisticians and members of the community must approve and monitor the protocol. They make sure that the risks are small and are worth the potential benefits.
[Excerpted from the first two links below]
About Clinical Trials
Understanding Clinical Trials
[From ClinicalTrials.gov]
Clinical Trials
[From MedlinePlus]
How Does Clinical Research Work?
[From the National Institutes of Health]
Finding Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials at UCSF Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.
Searching the hundreds of research studies on cancer treatments can be overwhelming. Using the tools from the following resources can make it easier to find clinical trials that may be right for you.
BreastCancerTrials.org
National Cancer Institute - Clinical Trials Search
If you need more help, contact the librarian at the Patient Health Library for an individual consultation.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Arthritis
[From NIH News in Health]
[From MedlinePlus]
[From UCSF Medical Center]
Need more help? Want a search done for you? Contact the Patient Health Librarian by email, telephone, or in person.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, July 2011
The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public. Here are some highlights from recent newsletters.
To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!
Duke Medicine HealthNews, July 2011
Duke Medicine HealthNews, July 2011
-Biology of food addiction, p.6
-There IS a “happiness” gene…but it’s not that simple, p.7
Harvard Health Letter, April 2011
Harvard Health Letter, April 2011
-New criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease pp.4-5
-Coronary bypass vs. angioplasty p.7Harvard Men's Health Watch, July 2011
Harvard Women's Health Watch, July 2011
-Experts urge intensive lifestyle measures for lowering triglycerides p.3
-Laser vision correction after midlife pp.4-6
-Help for chronic fatigue symptoms: exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy p.7Mayo Clinic Health Letter, July 2011
-Benefits of weight training, pp.1-3
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, July 2011
-Tai chi helps relieve depression in people over 60, pp.1-2
-Tai chi helps relieve depression in people over 60, pp.1-2
-Learning to love lentils, p.6
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, July 2011
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, July 2011
-Should you worry about the sugar in fruit? pp.1-2
-What you can do about prehypertension (mildly elevated blood pressure) supplement pp.1-4
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Exercise and physical fitness
Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems.
The key is to find the right exercise for you. If it is fun, you are more likely to stay motivated. You may want to walk with a friend, join a class or plan a group bike ride. If you've been inactive for awhile, use a sensible approach and start out slowly. [From MedlinePlus]
Exercise and physical fitness
[From MedlinePlus]
How much physical activity do you need?
Video: "What counts as aerobic activity"
[From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
[From the Mayo Clinic]
Exercise tips for children
[From UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]
Strength Training for Older Adults
[From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
The key is to find the right exercise for you. If it is fun, you are more likely to stay motivated. You may want to walk with a friend, join a class or plan a group bike ride. If you've been inactive for awhile, use a sensible approach and start out slowly. [From MedlinePlus]
Exercise and physical fitness
[From MedlinePlus]
How much physical activity do you need?
Video: "What counts as aerobic activity"
[From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
[From the Mayo Clinic]
Exercise tips for children
[From UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]
Strength Training for Older Adults
[From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
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