《国际药学文摘》光盘数据库的检索与应用

主要介绍了《国际药学文摘》光盘数据库(IPA on CD-ROM)的特点、功能及不同于MEDLINE，HEALTHSTAR等其他数据库的特色检索方法。     

随书光盘的网络化管理

介绍了随书光盘的特殊属性和管理模式的发展,并结合大连医学科大学图书馆随书光盘网络化管理的实践经验,提出了具体的管理措施和应注意的问题,以推进随书光盘资源的馆际共享,提高随书光盘资源的利用率。     

Distance Education at the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center

Abstract

The nation's first distance learning Graduate Certificate and Master's degree program as well as undergraduate courses in gerontology were developed at the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California. This article describes the beginning of the distance education program with the formation of our interactive multimedia division called Ageworks, faculty concerns about online education, faculty and student benefits, and changes in technology and costs over the first three years of program development.     

Student learning preferences and the impact of a multimedia learning tool in the dissection course at the University of Munich

How do students use multimedia tools to support their learning during a gross anatomy dissection course? We investigated this question in the anatomic dissection course for first year medical students at the University of Munich (n=850) by giving all participating students access to an anatomical multimedia CD-ROM. The use of this multimedia learning tool was voluntary and it was not essential for the end-of-course examination.After the examination, two questionnaires (return rate first questionnaire n₁=347, 41%; return rate second questionnaire n₂=644, 76%) were given to the surveyed students with the following content: evaluation of the multimedia learning tool, details about the usage of different kinds of available learning media, and finally an evaluation of the media used for teaching during the course. Furthermore we collected personal data from participants such as age, gender and the score achieved in the examination.Classical textbooks and anatomical atlases were used by 84% of students for preparation. The multimedia learning tool was used by 34% as an additional media for learning. The multimedia learning tool was not used alone. The data showed differences with regard to gender and performance of students, but not relating to age. Students rated the computer-specific features, e.g. three-dimensional (3D) models, virtual simulations, and an interactive quiz module, as major reasons for using the multimedia learning tool.Our results show that medical students use anatomic multimedia learning tools primarily as an additional medium for learning, and thus lead to the conclusion that the main learning media are still textbooks and anatomic atlases.     

Headstrong intervention for pediatric migraine headache: a randomized clinical trial

Background

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a self-guided CD-ROM program (“Headstrong”) containing cognitive-behavioral self-management strategies versus an educational CD-ROM program for treating headaches, headache-related disability, and quality of life.

Methods

Participants were 35 children ages 7–12 years with migraine recruited from one university medical center and two children’s hospital headache clinics. Participants were randomly assigned to complete the Headstrong or educational control CD-ROM program over a 4-week period. Data on headache frequency, duration, and severity, migraine-related disability, and quality of life (QOL) were obtained at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-months post-intervention.

Results

At post-intervention, Headstrong resulted in lower severity (on a 10-point scale) than the control group by child report (5.06 ± 1.50 SD vs. 6.25 ± 1.92 SD, p = 0.03, ES = 0.7). At 3-months post-intervention, parents reported less migraine-related disability (on the PedMIDAS) in the Headstrong group compared to the control group (1.36 ± 2.06 SD vs. 5.18 ± 6.40 SD; p = 0.04, ES = 0.8). There were no other group differences at post treatment or at 3-months post-intervention.

Conclusions

When compared to an educational control, Headstrong resulted in lower pain severity at post-treatment and less migraine-related disability at 3-months post-intervention, by child and parent report respectively. Headache frequency and quality of life did not change more for Headstrong versus control. Additional research is needed on the Headstrong Program to increase its efficacy and to test it with a larger sample recruited from multiple centers simultaneously.     

利用IPACD—ROM对药学核心期刊的探讨研究

本文对国际药物文摘光盘数据库(IPA CD-ROM)所收录期刊、著者、语种等数据进行统计分析,采用载文率法确定国际、国内药学领域核心期刊,并总结提出国内药学领域学术水平较高的科研机构,旨在为情报人员及有关人员提供参考.     

Mammary Cancer in Humans and Mice: A Tutorial for Comparative Pathology. The CD-ROM

This article introduces a CD-ROM containing whole-mount and histological images of normal growth and development of both the mouse mammary gland and the human breast. It also covers nonneoplastic lesions and neoplasias in both species including a catalog of lesions in genetically engineered mice. Instructions, with examples, on techniques such as whole-mount preparation, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and common histological stains are provided. The images are based on full-scale 1996 × 1640 pixel images at 300 pixels/inch and are annotated. Every genetically engineered model has one or more accompanying citations. Tables are provided for orientation and organization. The CD includes zoom capabilities, a search engine, and a help mode.     

The ultrastructure of human reproduction. 1. The natural history of the female germ cell: origin, migration and differentiation inside the developing ovary

This presentation, on both printed copy and CD-ROM, summarizesa series of original data on the ultrastructure of human reproductionproduced by our research group. In particular, female germ cellbehaviour at the time of migration and colonization of the gonadand germ-somatic cell interactions inside the developing ovaryare reviewed from a morphodynamic point of view. The resultsmostly consist of black-and-white transmission and scanningelectron microscopy (TEM and SEM) images. Artificially colouredSEM pictures, light microscopy images and drawings have alsobeen selected for iconography to render complex microanatomicaldetails and their morphofunctional relationships more comprehensible.In all, 35 images are presented in this article, each relatedto a concise text section and accompanied by a self-explainingcaption. A list of pertinent references is also provided.     

Reducing professional isolation: Support Scheme for Rural Specialists

The Support Scheme for Rural Specialists project is a federally funded initiative aimed at reducing professional isolation among rural medical specialists. The Australasian College of Dermatologists became involved in this project in July 2003. We report the results of a survey designed to collect demographic data and establish a technology option for remote delivery of metropolitan clinical meetings. These are a major component of continuing professional development activity among metropolitan colleagues. An interactive compact disk format was developed, containing recorded footage and presentation slides from meetings, which replicated attendance as closely as possible. Following distribution to rural dermatologists, continuing professional development points were awarded for viewing and appraising the 'virtual' meeting on compact disk. Evaluation of the technology found a statistically significant increase in continuing professional development involvement. The success of this project has led to its expansion, refinement and continuation in 2004.