Health Library News

NHS OpenAthens bulletin - Training opportunities at the Health Library [April 2026]

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Your NHS OpenAthens username gives you access to to excellent healthcare-based resources. Are you using them efficiently and effectively to get the evidence you need?

Make the most of NHS resources; develop your skills by making the most of the training opportunities available at the Health Library. Read our latest NHS OpenAthens bulletin below or open the bulletin in a new browser tab.

NHSOpenAthens bulletin April 2026 by Cheryl Kent

Webinar: BMJ Best Practice and state-of-the-art care for Sepsis in Adults

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0000

Webinar: BMJ Best Practice and state-of-the-art care for Sepsis in Adults

Wednesday 29th April 2026, 2-3pm

Improve sepsis outcomes for adult patients by joining our expert speakers, Dr Kieran Walsh (BMJ Clinical Director) and Professor Matt Morgan (Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Cardiff), for a focused webinar.

This session will guide you through practical strategies for leveraging BMJ Best Practice to provide outstanding care and address common clinical challenges in sepsis management.

Key Topics: Managing comorbidities, overcoming implementation challenges, and avoiding clinical pitfalls.
Who: Ideal for all NHS Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Students.
Takeaway: Practical strategies for evidence-based care at the bedside.

Please register via Microsoft Teams

Easter opening times at the Health Library

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

There will be reduced opening hours at the Health Library over Easter, as below:

Friday 3rd April - closed
Saturday 4th April 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 5th April - closed
Monday 6th April - closed

Online resources will be available via the Health Library website.

Finding full-text articles and journals in the NHS

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Got a reference for an article? Need to find the full-text? Not sure if we have an NHS subscription to the content you need?
Do you want to:

Get full-text easily
Feel confident and calm
Impress colleagues
Save time

Or are you happy to:

Search lots of resources
Get frustrated
Ask colleagues and friends
Waste time

You can check for your access to full-text articles and journals by using simple tools to search NHS resources. This will give you links straight to the full-text, no matter which platform holds our content.
Complete our tutorial Find full-text articles and journals in the NHS to learn how to easily get to the full-text content you need.

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You will learn:

How important NHS OpenAthens is
The one place to access these easy-to-use tools
How to search for the DOI
How to use NHS Knowledge & Library Hub
How to use the Browzine journals list
Why LibKey Nomad is so important
How you can make searching on google scholar easier
Work rounds for common problems

Our video gives you a brief overview.

Contact the Health Library for more help finding full-text articles and journals.

NHS staff can access 1000s of articles for free!

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

NHS staff can easily access 1000s of articles for free – simply register for your NHS OpenAthens username; use it to log in to 100s of websites, journals and databases to access full-text articles for free.

You need good quality healthcare information for research, professional development and to support clinical decisions in patient care. The NHS and the Health Library subscribe to a range of excellent resources to support you. Access these resources easily with just 1 username / password – your NHS OpenAthens username.

Why is the NHS OpenAthens account so important?

Complete this short quiz – NHS OpenAthens, what’s fact or fake? – to learn what you can use an NHS OpenAthens account for.

Register for your NHS OpenAthens account

For more help completing the form see our blog post Register for your NHS OpenAthens Username – step-by-step instructions.

Access key resources

You can find links to all the NHS-subscribed resources on our NHS Resources web page; includes databases, clinical tools, ebooks, journals lists and more.

Learn how to use NHS tools to easily access full-text articles and journals

Complete our etutorial Find full-text articles and journals in the NHS so that you can easily and confidently use NHS tools to get full-text access, saving you time.

More help

For more help setting up your NHS OpenAthens username or accessing our resources please contact the Health Library.

New resource - Renal Drug Database for UHNM staff

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

The Renal Drug Database is now available to all UHNM staff!

What is the Renal Drug Database?

The Renal Drug Database is an online drug reference tool providing additional drug detail relevant to renal patients, on renal dialysis or with kidney transplants. Each of the over 900 monographs provides guidance on Clinical Use, Dose in Normal Renal Function, Dose in Renal Impairment, Important Drug Interactions, Metabolism and Administration, with information validated under the governance of the UK Renal Pharmacy Group.

How do you access the Renal Drug Database?

You will need an individual username and password to access this resource. Note it is not an NHS OpenAthens authenticated resource. Request your username / password either by completing our online form or contacting librarian Cheryl at the Health Library c.kent@keele.ac.uk.

Link directly to the Renal Drug Database or via the link on our NHS Resources page.

Key Features

RDD has a simple search interface to enter the drug you are investigating. Search results can be ordered by relevance, article title or reviewed date. The reviewed date is included in the results list. Click the drug title to view the detailed entry. Any specific issues relating to renal patients are listed.

Help the NHS understand how you access evidence - complete the survey

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0000

NHS staff - Your help is required to build understanding of needs for access to evidence in the NHS.

The national team for Knowledge and Library Services are researching how NHS staff currently access and use evidence. We have completed interviews with people from all parts of the team and in all settings across the NHS in England. The next phase of the research will seek to validate the needs that have been identified as a result.
We want to understand the picture for clinical and non-clinical staff, students and apprentices, those in regular contact with their Knowledge and Library Service and those who are not.
You can read about previous user research that informed the creation of the Knowledge and Library Hub and be assured that your input can make the difference.
If you can help, please complete this brief survey
The survey will close 12 April 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 16th to 20th March 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Frances Griffiths) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a global initiative founded to challenge misconceptions about neurological differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other conditions. The aim is to highlight the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals and promote equality.

RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES 

The Health Libraries, both at the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, offer resources related to this topic. In the lists below you’ll find a small selection of items from our collection. To locate these items, simply go to our online catalogue or ask at the counter. This document covers the following resources – books, journals, journal articles and patient information.

BOOKS

Voices of neurodiversity: an inclusive encyclopaedia; Papadopoulos, Chris; 2025; (Routledge)

Neurodiversity; Marble, John; Chabria, Khushboo; et al; 2024; (John Wiley & Sons Inc) – also available as both an NHS and Keele e-book

Unmasking autism: discovering the new faces of neurodiversity; Price, Devon; 2022; (Monoray)

Communication and Teamwork Skills to Support Neurodiversity; Menhenett, Teagan; Milne, Nick; Krishnan, Siva; 2025 (Deakin University) - only available as an Open Access e-book

Studying with Dyslexia; Godwin, Janet; 2025; (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc); 3^rd edition – only available as a Keele e-book

Autism and the Empathy Epidemic; Harbord, Janet; 2025; (Bloomsbury Academic) – only available as an Open Access e-book

ABC of neurodevelopmental disorders; Haroon, Munib; 2024; (Wiley-Blackwell) – also available as both a Keele and NHS e-book

Autistic and black: our experiences of growth, progress, and empowerment; Omeiza, Kala Allen; 2024; (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)

Wired differently: 30 neurodivergent people you should know; Wells, Joe; Stringer, Tim; 2022; (Jessica Kinglsey Publishers)

Ambulance mental health response: a compassion-focused workbook to mental health, alongside autism, dementia, and learning disabilities; Simpson, Terry; 2022; (Class Publishing) – also available as both an NHS and Keele e-book

Tourette syndrome; Martino, Davide; Leckman, James F; 2022; (Oxford University Press); 2^nd edition – only available as an NHS e-book

ADHD for Dummies; Strong, Jeff; MacHendrie, Carol; 2024; (John Wiley & Sons) – also available as both an NHS and Keele e-book

JOURNALS

Neurodiversity (Thousand Oaks (Ventura County, Calif.)); (SAGE Publications) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2023 onwards

Research in Neurodiversity; Dimitriou, Dagmara, editor; (Elsevier) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2025 onwards

Autism & developmental language impairments; (SAGE Publications) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2016 onwards

Autism research; International Society for Autism Research, issuing body; (Wiley Periodicals Inc) – only available as a Keele e-journal from 2008 onwards

Autism (Online); National Autistic Society, issuing body; (SAGE Publications) – only available as a Keele e-journal from 1999 onwards

Molecular autism; (BioMed Central) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2010 onwards

Journal of autism and developmental disorders; Springer US; - only available as a Keele e-journal from 1993 onwards

Dyslexia (Chichester, England: Online); British Dyslexia Association, issuing body; (John Wiley & Sons) – only available as a Keele e-journal from 1995 onwards

N.B. NHS members can obtain temporary Keele IT logins to view Keele e-journals from the Keele IT suite in the Health Library at Royal Stoke. NHS ejournals will require login with an NHS Open Athens account.

Access more journals via our Journals webpage: http://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/find/journals/ 

OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL ARTICLES

“Neurodiversity at Work: A Hiring Revolution or Just “Lite” Inclusion?”; Dasborough, M. T; Journal of organizational behavior; 2026-01, Vol.47 (1), pp.164-165

“Undergraduate medical education for neurodivergent students: a scoping review”; Green, Emily J; Brown, Megan E.L; et al; BMC medical education, 2025-12, Vol.26 (1), pp.103-15, Article 103

“Access to flexibility I‐deals: The case of autistic individuals”; Hennekam, Sophie; Jammaers, Eline; Felix, Bruno; Journal of occupational and organizational psychology, 2025-12, Vol.98 (4), p.n/a

“Fostering an inclusive and sustainable career ecosystem: empowering neurodivergent individuals and employees to thrive”; Donald, William E; Cook, Elizabeth J; Mohandas, Nimmi P; Career development international, 2025-11, Vol.30 (7), pp.681-697

“Empowering neurodivergent careers: building a sustainable and strengths-based career ecosystem”; Kersten, Amber; Scholz, Frederike; et al; Career development international, 2025, Vol.30 (7), pp.778-795

“A survey of knowledge and perceptions of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder in the workplace at a large corporation”; Quintero, Javier; Rodríguez-Quiroga, Alberto; et al; Scientific reports, 2025-10, Vol.15 (1), pp.34424-10, Article 34424

“The Use of AI Chatbots for Autistic People: A Double-Edged Sword of Digital Support and Companionship”; Papadopoulos, Chris; Neurodiversity, 2025-08, Vol.3

“Embracing Neurodiversity”; Curran, Patti; Narrative inquiry in bioethics, 2025, Vol.15 (2), pp.117-122

“Is neurodiversity a Global Northern White paradigm?”; Nair, Vishnu KK; Farah, Warda; Boveda, Mildred; Autism: the international journal of research and practice, 2026-02, Vol.30 (2), pp.544-551

““After this presentation, I feel more confident caring for autistic patients”: The impact of neurodivergent doctors educating hospital staff about neurodiversity”; Bernard, S., Teasdale, N., Harris, C., & Girdler, S.; Neurodiversity, 2025 Vol. 3. pp. 1 – 12.

“‘A certain magic’ – autistic adults’ experiences of interacting with other autistic people and its relation to Quality of Life: A systematic review and thematic meta-synthesis”; Watts, Georgina; Crompton, Catherine; et al; Autism: the international journal of research and practice, 2025, Vol.29 (9), pp.2239.

“Neurodiversity in the healthcare profession”; Johnson, Jo-Anne ; Ahluwalia, Sanjiv; Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2025-02, Vol.101 (1192), pp.167-171

PATIENT INFORMATION / PATIENT ADVICE:

NHS website:

ADHD - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-children-teenagers/

Autism - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
Dyslexia - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/
Dyspraxia - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia/
Tourette Syndrome - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tourette-syndrome/

Charities / Further information:

The Donaldson Trust (the National Body for Neurodiversity) - https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/
National Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk/
British Dyslexia Association - https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
ADHD UK - https://adhduk.co.uk/
Tourettes Action - https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/

ClinicalKey Patient Information Leaflets [Only available to NHS staff with Open Athens login]:

ADHD, Pediatric - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_6d5f48d4-23f1-4b21-8f58-5ceb026053f2
ADHD, Adult - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_f8217166-3eb8-4f5d-840b-2ecd625e6df4
Autism - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_AAFP_autism_en
How to support someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_7c550074-2415-42e8-a283-4f26429dac03
Dyslexia - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_e09d4611-5aec-46f5-a903-2d8340c225e9
Tourettes - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_41e9b4eb-a9a2-422d-8d28-5492a785a86c

KnowledgeShare CURRENT AWARENESS:

KnowledgeShare Evidence Updates is a personalised current awareness service which sends, straight to your email inbox, new evidence on topics tailored to your requirements and collated by Health Librarians. For more information, or to register for KnowledgeShare please go to https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/find/currentawareness/

Change your life - read this book

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

With so many life-enhancing books promising life-long happiness, it is a wonder so many of us are so miserable. We have an entire collection to help you find your inner peace even if it is just for half an hour.

Check our Reading Well collection for stories, journeys, poetry and self-help titles.

We have 3 new titles to share:

Rapport: the four ways to read people

by Emily Alison & Laurence Alison

"Get what you want from even the most difficult characters. Rapport reveals that every interaction follows four styles- Control (the lion), Capitulate (the mouse), Confront (the Tyrannosaur) and Co-operate (the monkey). As soon as you understand these styles and your own goals you can shape any conversation at will. And you'll be closer to the real secret- how to create instant rapport."

The Courage to be disliked: how to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness

by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

"The Japanese phenomenon that teaches us the simple yet profound lessons required to liberate our real selves and find lasting happiness. The Courage to be Disliked shows you how to unlock the power within yourself to become your best and truest self, change your future and find lasting happiness."

Four Thousand Weeks: time management for mortals

by Oliver Burkeman

"Drawing on the insights of ancient philosophers, Benedictine monks, artists and authors, Scandinavian social reformers, renegade Buddhist technologists and many others, Oliver Burkeman sets out to realign our relationship with time - and in doing so, to liberate us from its grasp."

Don't be shy, just ask!

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Anything you need to know about the Health Library? Can't find something but are too shy to ask?

Please feel free to just get in touch. You can contact us:

By phone: +44 (0)1782 679500
By email: health.library@keele.ac.uk
Via our website: https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/contactus/
By post: Health Library for North Staffordshire, Clinical Education Centre, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG

All our contact details are on the Health Library website. We're here to help!

Hot Topics! are back!

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Our Hot Topics blog feature is returning for this year.
Our Hot Topic blog posts, featured on our Information Skills for Health blog, give you the latest evidence on featured conditions and diseases. You’ll find the latest up-to-date guidelines, recommendations and reviews to deliver best practice and support your patients.

You can find all the topics we’ve covered on our Information Skills for Health blog with the Hot Topic label.

Any hot topics you'd like to be covered by Hot Topics? Just let us know. Email librarian Cheryl c.kent@keele.ac.uk

Easily make requests at the Health Library

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Get in touch with the Health Library easily using our online forms, available to you any day, any time. Make a request when it's convenient for you. Just complete the relevant form, submit and we'll get back to you.

You can:

Request books and articles not in our collections
Request a literature search
Suggest new stock for our collections
Provide feedback on our services
Download a membership form
Book training
Sign up for KnowledgeShare

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All the online forms are easily accessible from the Find a Form page on our website.

New to Research? Your toolkit just got a whole lot stronger

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

If you’re an early career researcher in nursing or medicine, you’ve already got enough on your plate—balancing clinical work, study, and the steep learning curve of research. That’s exactly why we’ve put together the Health Library’s Researchers’ Toolkit for NHS staff. It’s a one-stop hub designed to make your research journey smoother, faster, and a whole lot less overwhelming.

Whether you’re planning your first study, polishing a dissertation, managing an audit, working on a quality improvement project or trying to make sense of the world of publication, the Toolkit is packed with practical, bite-sized guidance to help you get there confidently. You’ll find:

Information about the Health Library to help you prepare
Help in constructing your research question
Step-by-step support for literature searching, critical appraisal, and referencing
Links to trusted resources tailored to healthcare research
Help with writing and publishing

Think of it as your research companion—always accessible and always up to date. If you're just getting started, or simply want to sharpen your skills, the NHS Researchers’ Toolkit is here to help you grow with confidence.

Take a look today and give your next project the best possible start.

[Text developed in collaboration with ms 365 copilot chat]

Search Smarter: our Information Skills eTutorials help you to prepare

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Whether you're settling into university life, juggling clinical placements, or stepping into your first professional role, one thing is clear: being able to find, judge, and use information confidently is a game‑changer.
That’s where the Health Library’s Information Skills eTutorials come in.
These short, practical online modules are designed to help you build the research and information‑handling skills you’ll rely on throughout your studies and your healthcare career—and you can complete them anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Why bother with information skills?

Searching for good information can sometimes feel overwhelming. Databases, keywords, journals, evidence hierarchies, critical appraisal… It’s a lot.
But strong information‑seeking skills don’t just make assignments easier—they make you a safer, more informed healthcare practitioner. Reliable evidence underpins everything from clinical decisions to patient education, and the sooner you feel comfortable navigating it, the more confident you’ll become.
Our eTutorials break these skills into manageable steps. Clear guidance to help you feel in control of your learning and your practice.

What you’ll learn

Each tutorial focuses on a different aspect of information and research skills, including:

How to plan an effective search strategy - Learn how to turn your assignment or clinical question into search terms that actually work.
Finding high‑quality academic and clinical evidence - Discover the best places to search and how to save time by using them effectively.
Evaluating information with confidence - Spot trustworthy research, avoid misinformation, and understand what makes a source reliable.
Referencing and citation know‑how - Get guidance you can follow.

Whether you’re writing your first university assignment or updating your knowledge on placement, these skills will make your work faster, smoother, and more accurate.

Perfect for busy schedules

Healthcare students and professionals are busy—we get it. That’s why the eTutorials are:

Short and flexible - Fit them between lectures, on the bus to placement, or during a quiet moment at home.
Self‑paced - go at your own speed.
Mobile‑friendly - Learn from your phone or tablet wherever you are.
Repeatable - Need a refresher? Revisit any tutorial anytime.

These are skills you’ll use again and again throughout your studies and career, so investing a few minutes now pays off again and again.

Your future self will thank you

Mastering information skills isn’t just about passing exams. It’s about:

building confidence in your academic work
developing the habits of an evidence‑based practitioner
saving time and reducing stress
feeling prepared for whatever the next stage of study or practice brings

Whether you’re aiming for top marks or simply want to feel more in control, our etutorials give you a strong foundation.

Ready to take the next step?

Your library team is here to support you every step of the way, and these eTutorials are a great place to start. Dive in, explore at your own pace, and discover how much easier study and clinical research can be when you have the right tools.

Start your Information Skills eTutorials today—and level up your learning, your practice, and your confidence.

[written in collaboration with MS 365 copilot chat]

Become an efficient searcher – get the right skills, get the right information!

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Make sure you get to the right information you need quickly and efficiently. Learn how to improve your search skills and make the most of library resources such as databases. Elevate your assignments, enhance your career progression and upgrade your literature searching by training at the Health Library.

students working at computers in a library

We give you a range of training opportunities, designed specifically for students and NHS staff, by experienced, professional librarians.

Book a training course

Check the courses and workshops we have available to support your skills development:

Searching Keele healthcare databases
Searching NHS Ovid databases and other resources
Critical appraisal skills
Learn about health literacy and patient information
Get started with MS 365 Copilot chat

Sessions can be delivered online or in-person. Book a session for your team, attend an available date or arrange a 1-to-1 session.

Complete an etutorial

Complete your induction, get started with key resources and develop your basic search skills. Video demonstrations, activities and fun quizzes help you to start your searching journey so you can quickly find information.

Our information skills etutorial programme delivers quick online learning, available 24/7, convenient for you.

Check an online guide

More help is available in our Online Guides and Support section, including user guides, tutorials, videos and step-by-step instructions. This is an excellent resource to quickly check out how to use our popular resources.

Not what you need?

Get in touch if you need any more help. Our training and information support team are here to get you to the information you need.

Cite them Right – get your referencing right

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Get your referencing right with Cite Them Right. This is the essential book to guide you through referencing. A new edition is now available to borrow.

The fully revised and updated 13th edition contains:

Coverage of new sources, including registered designs and AI-generated material
Guidance on working with AI tools as part of the process of working on an assignment so that students understand the implications for maintaining academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism
A short test-yourself quiz which helps students to assess their understanding of key topics

More help with referencing

Compete our etutorial Introduction to Referencing and Plagiarism
Keele students can use Cite them Right online to help you to construct references. Various referencing styles are listed, for a wide range of types of resources. Log in with your Keele username / password.
Check our Referencing online guides page for more help.

Updates to Literature Search Request forms

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

The literature search request forms - for both clinical and non-clinical topics - have been updated. You can now request your literature search to be limited by patient group, by age range.

selection of age range limits

Simply select the age range you are interested in. You can select more than one but leave clear if not applicable.

You'll find the request forms on our website:

Training on Ovid Medline

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

New dates are available to book on our Searching Ovid Medline training course.

Searching Ovid Medline

Thinking of writing your own research paper but unsure where to begin? This one-hour course will help you develop a robust search strategy which can be transferred into other databases for maximum paper retrieval. Run by UHNM and Keele Librarians, this course will help you build the ‘Literature review’ section of your paper using Ovid Medline.

This course is aimed at NHS staff and Keele academics and researchers working on NHS projects. You will require an NHS OpenAthens username.

Wednesday 25th February 12:30pm Book your place online
Wednesday 18th March 12:30pm Book your place online

Get ready

Prepare before you go - complete the etutorial Introduction to Literature Searching so you are ready to make the most of the training.

Cashless payments only at the Health Library

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

We are now cashless at the Health Library.

If you need to pay any library charges or purchase anything at the counter we now only take credit / debit card payments.

You don't need to visit the library to pay your overdue charges. The Health Library also offers you the option of paying any library charges online via the Keele University online store. Both Keele University members and NHS staff members can use the Keele University online store.

Please see our website for more details on paying library charges and instructions on how to use the Keele University online store.

Keele Training: Searching Healthcare Databases

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:06:00 +0000

New dates are available for students to book on our Searching Healthcare Databases course.

Searching Healthcare Databases

Navigating healthcare databases to answer clinical questions can be tricky. Why not join us for a 45-minute Nutshell session and learn some key tips to get you started? Learn how to build a robust and transferable search strategy. Discover how to use the PICO framework, Boolean and MeSH (thesaurus) correctly.

Wednesday 18th February 1:10pm Book your place online
Thursday 26th February 5:10pm Book your place online

Get ready

Prepare before you go - complete the etutorial Introduction to Literature Searching so you are ready to make the most of the training

Heart Month - February 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Frances Griffiths) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Heart Month takes place each February in order to raise awareness of the risks of cardiovascular disease and to encourage people to take action to reduce their risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases.

RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES 

BOOKS:

Pathophysiology of heart disease: an introduction to cardiovascular medicine; Lilly, Leonard S; 2026 (Kluwer Academic); 8^th edition – available as a Keele and an NHS e-book

Artificial intelligence for cardiovascular disease: advances in treatment; Malviya, Rishabha; Rajput, Shivam; Muthiah, Deepa; 2025 (Apple Academic Press)

Oxford Handbook of Cardiology; 2025; 3^rd edition – only available as a Keele or NHS e-book; available in print from the Health Library at County; 2^nd edition available in print at Health Library Royal Stoke

Diseases of the Chest, Heart and Vascular System 2025-2028: Diagnostic Imaging; Hodler, Jürg; Kubik-Huch, R. A; Roos, Justus E; 2025; (Springer) – only available as an Open Access e-book

The ECG made practical; Hampton, John R.; Hampton, Joanna; Adlam, David; 2025; (Elsevier); 8^th edition – also available as a Keele e-book

Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook; Murphy, Joseph G; Anavekar, Nandan S; Boilson, Barry A.; et al; 2024; (Oxford University Press); 5^th edition – only available as a Keele or NHS e-book

Paediatric cardiology; Day, Thomas; Bell, Aaron; Quyam, Sadia; et al; 2024 (Oxford University Press) – also available as a Keele or NHS e-book

Heart Disease and Climate Change; Stewart, Simon; 2024; (Springer) – only available as an Open Access e-book

Mechanisms of vascular disease: a textbook for vascular specialists; Fitridge, Robert; 2020; (Springer); 3^rd edition

JOURNALS:

JRSM cardiovascular disease; Royal Society of Medicine (Great Britain); London Cardiovascular Society; (Sage Publications) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2012 onwards

European heart journal open; European Society of Cardiology, issuing body; (Oxford University Press) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2021 onwards

American heart journal plus: cardiology research and practice; (Elsevier) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2020 onwards

Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology plus; International Society for Heart Research, issuing body; (Elsevier) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2022 onwards

International journal of cardiology. Congenital heart disease; International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, issuing body; (Elsevier) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2020 onwards

Therapeutic advances in cardiovascular disease (Online); (Sage Publications) – available as an Open Access e-journal from 2007 onwards

Access more journals via our Journals webpage: http://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/find/journals/ 

OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL ARTICLES:

“Cardiovascular disease in the Americas: optimizing primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease”; Schwalm, J.D; Joseph, Philip; Leong, Darryl; et al; Lancet Regional Health - Americas (Online), 2025, Vol.42, p.100964-100964, Article 100964

“Adherence to Lipid‐Lowering Therapies and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis”; Jones, Laney K; East, Cara; et al; Journal of the American Heart Association, 2025, Vol.14 (17), p.e037530

“Investigating the interplay of smoking, cardiovascular risk factors, and overall cardiovascular disease risk: NHANES analysis 2011–2018”; Mambo, Athumani; Yang, Yulu; et al; BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2024, Vol.24 (1), p.193-16, Article 193

“Estrogen and cardiovascular disease”; Gersh, Felice; O'Keefe, James H; et al; Progress in cardiovascular diseases, 2024, Vol.84, p.60-67

“Exosome-Based Therapy in Cardiovascular Diseases: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Disease Treatment”; Chae, Cheong-Whan; et al; Korean Circulation Journal, 2025, 55(6), , pp.461-480

“Cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, and glucose index versus triglyceride–glucose index in predicting cardiovascular disease risk: a cohort study”; Mo, Degang Zhang, Peng; et al; Cardiovascular diabetology, 2025, Vol.24 (1), p.116-12, Article 116

“High HDL‐Cholesterol Levels Are Associated With Lower Risk of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Coronary Artery Disease”; Clerc, Aurélien; Puricel, Serban; et al; Journal of interventional cardiology, 2025, Vol.2025 (1)

“Strength and resistance training in adult congenital heart disease: A guide to exercise prescription in the clinic”; Dolan, Calum; Brown, Gemma; et al; International journal of cardiology congenital heart disease, 2026, Vol.23, p.100650-100650, Article 100650

“Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Equitable Access to Healthcare Services for Cardiovascular Diseases Prevention”; Garg, Ram Kumar; Thirusangu, Senthil; et al; Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2025, Vol.11 (3), pp. 131–138

“Awareness and perceived risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis is low: results of a systematic literature review”; Ghosh-Swaby, Olivia R.; Kuriya, Bindee; Arthritis research & therapy, 2019, Vol.21 (1), p.33-37

PATIENT INFORMATION / PATIENT ADVICE:

NHS website:

Coronary heart disease - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-heart-disease/
Congenital heart disease - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/
High cholesterol - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-cholesterol/

Charities / Further information:

British Heart Foundation - https://www.bhf.org.uk/
Heart UK - https://www.heartuk.org.uk/

ClinicalKey Patient Information Leaflets [Only available to NHS staff with Open Athens login]:

Congenital Heart Disease - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_AAFP_congenital-heart-disease_en
Heart Attack - https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/patient_handout/5-s2.0-pe_b0fe10db-bf63-47f3-97f8-b78f3f5c76ab

KnowledgeShare CURRENT AWARENESS:

Include the DOI in your article request

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000

You can now add the DOI for an article to the article request (inter-library loan) form. This helps us to locate the article you need more quickly.

Screen-shot of the new DOI field on the article request form

The DOI of an article is unique identifier. You will usually see it near the reference details of an article. Here is an example of a DOI for an article:

Screen-shot of an example article - the DOI is highlighted by the orange box.

For more help accessing articles please contact the Health Library.

Information for winter health topics - health information week #HIW2026

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Winter health resource list for #HIW2026

Check out this resource sheet for resources to support winter health, includes sections on:

Winter illnesses
Keeping warm this winter
Mental health and wellbeing
Keeping active this winter
Advice in alternative formats

Health Library Resources

A number of health library resources can help you to create your own patient information:

BMJ Best Practice - available to all NHS staff, includes patient leaflets on a wide range of conditions and diseases.

Clinical Key - available to UHNM staff, includes editable patient leaflets on a wide range of a conditions and diseases. Easy read and multiple language versions are also available.

10 steps to creating patient information - our online tutorial giving you hints and tips on developing your own patient information

Information for mental health - health information week #HIW2026

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Mental health resource list for #HIW2026

Check out this resource sheet for resources to support mental health, includes sections on:

General information and support
Information and support for children and young people
Self-management resources
Self-management resources for young people
Podcasts

Health Library Resources

A number of health library resources can help you to create your own patient information:

BMJ Best Practice - available to all NHS staff, includes patient leaflets on a wide range of conditions and diseases.

Clinical Key - available to UHNM staff, includes editable patient leaflets on a wide range of a conditions and diseases. Easy read and multiple language versions are also available.

10 steps to creating patient information - our online tutorial giving you hints and tips on developing your own patient information

Information for women's health - health information week #HIW2026

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl Kent) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Women's health resource list for #HIW2026

Take a look at this resource sheet for resources supporting women's health. It includes sections on a number of medical issues affecting women.

Health Library Resources

A number of health library resources can help you to create your own patient information:

BMJ Best Practice - available to all NHS staff, includes patient leaflets on a wide range of conditions and diseases.

Clinical Key - available to UHNM staff, includes editable patient leaflets on a wide range of a conditions and diseases. Easy read and multiple language versions are also available.

10 steps to creating patient information - our online tutorial giving you hints and tips on developing your own patient information