Salmonella in the Caribbean – new computer-based case study from CDC

Today’s MMWR announces the release of “Salmonella in the Caribbean,” a new computer-based case study in the Foodborne Disease Outbreak Investigation Case Study Series. These studies can be downloaded at no cost from the CDC Epidemiologic Case Studies website, shown (and linked) below:

Information on continuing education credits for the case studies is available here.

Medical mycology links

Some online resources for medical mycology:

• Dr Fungus (official website of the Mycoses Study Group)
• Mycology Online (from the University of Adelaide)
• The Aspergillus Website (from Fungal Research Trust, UK)
• Mycology Review: Identification of Common Dermatophytes (PowerPoint presentation from Michigan Dept. of Community Health)
• Mycology course from US Army, Academy of Health Sciences
• Mycology links from Clinical Laboratory Science Internet Resources

National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium

The National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium offers an extensive collection of educational materials, including computerized clinical cases, multimedia and question banks, clinical case description, and PowerPoint presentations. Registration is required but accounts are free of charge.

Upcoming P.A.C.E. accredited webcast – “Beyond B” from DNA MedED Cafe

“Beyond B: The Changing HIV-1 Virus and Its Implications for Diagnostics and Patient Management” will be presented on June 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time by DNA MedED Cafe.
“Space is limited” and participants are asked to register at least 48 hrs before the scheduled webcast.

 

Viral hepatitis training information for World Hepatitis Day

May 19, 2008 is World Hepatitis Day, in honor of which we highlight the viral hepatitis training resources from CDC:

Training links from the CDC include:

•Viral Hepatitis Serology Online Training for Hepatitis A-E

•Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses: A Primer for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals

•National Hepatitis C Prevention Strategy

•Hepatitis B and You (patient education program)

•Hepatitis B Immunization in an STD Clinic: Lessons Learned in San Diego County – A Practical Guide (75-page pdf file)

The APHL also has an upcoming teleconference: “Advanced Understanding of Hepatitis Laboratory Testing” – August 21, 2008.

Bethesda System Website Atlas

For more information:
Bethesda System 2001 Terminology

Microbiology and Immunology On-Line from University of South Carolina School of Medicine

This internet textbook covers all aspects of microbiology and immunology and is based on a course for second-year medical students. Topics covered include immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, and infectious disease.

The site also features over 80 audio-video lectures in various formats and a Real-time PCR tutorial.

Parts of the site have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Albanian.

Urinalysis tutorials and online resources

Web Path – urinalysis tutorial

Web Path – urinalysis case studies

Urinalysis at Virtual Hospital

Urinalysis cases and images

Microscopic examination of urine

Urinary Sediment Atlas by Nobuko IMAI

Understanding the urinalysis (for medical students)

Urinalysis – Army correspondence course (click on “View” or “downloadable files”)

NLTN Library closure announcement

Dear NLTN Library patrons: We regret to inform you that the NLTN is no longer offering a free lending library service. For those who have borrowed material, please return any outstanding library items as instructed in the information that came with your library material. If you have questions email library [at] nltn [dot] org or call (510)412-1409 or (303)617-8827. Thank you for your interest.

Online links can still be accessed through the Library Search function. Select “On-line learning” or “Website” from the pull-down menu labeled “Material type.” (You do not need to login or create an account to search the listings.) These links will be placed here on the NLTN Library blog over the next few weeks, but in the meantime they can still be found through the library website.

Library contact information:

NLTN Library
850 Marina Bay Pkwy Rm C131
Richmond CA 94804
(510)412-1409
email: library [at] nltn [dot] org

train.org – public health training locator

Train.org is a free service from the Public Health Foundation, which lists over 7900 courses provided by more than 2200 providers (over 900 on the national portion of the site). Courses can be searched by many criteria (such as subject, competency, audience, format, credit type, etc.) or there is an option to browse through all the courses. Many states have affiliate sites such as ca.train.org for California.