Tuesday 24 February 2015

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Evernote App Tutorial
Evernote App Tutorial Write notes of all types, from short lists to lengthy research, and access them on any device. Collect web articles, handwritten notes, and photos to keep all the details in one place. iOS... From: scharrvids Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 01:13 More in Education
Evernote App Tutorial
Evernote App Tutorial Write notes of all types, from short lists to lengthy research, and access them on any device. Collect web articles, handwritten notes, and photos to keep all the details in one place. iOS... From: scharrvids Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 01:13 More in Education
Papership App
Papership App This video explains the basics of the PaperShip app and how it can be applied within higher education. The PaperShip app gives you access to your Mendeley library. Currently only available... From: scharrvids Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:03 More in Education
CLA Mobile Permissions App
CLA Mobile Permissions App Part of the ScHARR Information Resources Apps for Higher Education and Research series http://www.cla.co.uk/licences/titlese... Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... With... From: scharrvids Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:20 More in Education
Easy Harvard Referencing App
Easy Harvard Referencing App Part of the ScHARR Information Resources Apps for Higher Education and Research series iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/easy-harvard-referencing/id475233508?mt=8 Android version: ... From: scharrvids Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:28 More in Education
Browzine App
Browzine App Part of the ScHARR Information Resources Mobile Apps for Research and Learning series IOS https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/browz... Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Use BrowZine... From: scharrvids Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 01:14 More in Education
Papership App
Papership App This video explains the basics of the PaperShip app and how it can be applied within higher education. The PaperShip app gives you access to your Mendeley library. Currently only available... From: scharrvids Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:03 More in Education
CLA Mobile Permissions App
CLA Mobile Permissions App Part of the ScHARR Information Resources Apps for Higher Education and Research series http://www.cla.co.uk/licences/titlese... Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... With... From: scharrvids Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:20 More in Education
Easy Harvard Referencing App
Easy Harvard Referencing App Part of the ScHARR Information Resources Apps for Higher Education and Research series iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/easy-harvard-referencing/id475233508?mt=8 Android version: ... From: scharrvids Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:28 More in Education
Browzine App
Browzine App Part of the ScHARR Information Resources Mobile Apps for Research and Learning series IOS https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/browz... Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Use BrowZine... From: scharrvids Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 01:14 More in Education
More companies to enter med tech!
At the consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Qualcomm announced their partnership with Walgreens and Novartis. This shows that different types of companies are entering the medical technology area.To read more about this or to find out about further developments, please click here.
European Health Economics Association PhD Student-Supervisor Conference
After a successful inaugural conference last year, the 2nd conference has been confirmed for 2 – 4 September 2015 in Paris.  The conference provides a unique opportunity for PhD students and early career researchers to receive detailed feedback on their research. Each paper will be allocated one hour, for presentation and detailed discussion led by another student’s supervisor.Deadline for submiss

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ScHARR Research Hacks #39 TweetDeck
ScHARR Research Hacks #39 TweetDeck This video explains how you can use Tweetdeck to manage your Twitter account much better. From: scharrvids Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:44 More in Comedy
ScHARR Research Hacks #39 TweetDeck
ScHARR Research Hacks #39 TweetDeck This video explains how you can use Tweetdeck to manage your Twitter account much better. From: scharrvids Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:44 More in Comedy
For many academics, the web is just a means to an end - LSE Blogs
Andy Tattersall is an Information Specialist at the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield. His role is to scan the horizon for Web and technologies opportunities relating to research, ...
ScHARR Research Hacks #38 Deliver a Presentation Online
ScHARR Research Hacks #38 Deliver a Presentation Online This Research Hack discusses the idea of presenting online rather than face to face. From: scharrvids Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:56 More in Education
ScHARR Research Hacks #37 Google Drive
ScHARR Research Hacks #37 Google Drive This research hack offers a convenient alternative to storing your content on your computer or USB drive. From: scharrvids Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 01:44 More in Education
ScHARR Research Hacks #37 Google Drive
ScHARR Research Hacks #37 Google Drive This research hack offers a convenient alternative to storing your content on your computer or USB drive. From: scharrvids Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 01:44 More in Education
NICE publishes Medtech Innovation Briefing on ZedScan - News-Medical.net
News-Medical.netNICE publishes Medtech Innovation Briefing on ZedScanNews-Medical.netThese benefits translate into better health economics as identified in an independent report by the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR). The MIB states that this economic evaluation is a “well executed document with a clear statement of ...
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New project: Exploratory analysis of the impact of morbidities on colorectal cancer screening uptake
HEDS researchers are leading an innovative project to help to improve our understanding of why some people don’t accept their invitation to be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Within the United Kingdom CRC is the second most common cause of cancer death. Screening for CRC can help to reduce the number of deaths that it causes due to earlier identification and treatment. This project is aiming
Researchers develop low-cost smartphone device for quick HIV and syphilis screening
Researchers are developing technology to test for infectious diseases in poor countries, quickly! The technology is looking like it will be in the form of a "dongle" that can attach to a smartphone device. The diseases it will hope to diagnose are HIV and syphilis. The device has been tested in Rowanda and it found that 92% of HIV and syphilis infections were correctly diagnosed. The res

FEB 22

A cluster randomized controlled non-inferiority trial of 5-day Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) training delivered over 1 week versus 5-day DAFNE training delivered over 5 weeks: The DAFNE 5 × 1-day trial
Author(s):Elliott, J. | Rankin, D. | Jacques, R.M. | Lawton, J. | Emery, C.J. | Campbell, M.J. | Dixon, S. | Heller, S.R.Publication year: 2015Journal / Book title: Diabetic MedicineAccess all results for your search in Scopus
Self-monitoring of blood glucose versus self-monitoring of urine glucose in adults with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes receiving structured education: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Author(s):Dallosso, H.M. | Bodicoat, D.H. | Campbell, M. | Carey, M.E. | Davies, M.J. | Eborall, H.C. | Hadjiconstantinou, M. | Khunti, K. | Speight, J. | Heller, S.Publication year: 2015Journal / Book title: Diabetic MedicineAccess all results for your search in Scopus

FEB 21

A Literature Review of Medical Record Keeping by Foreign Medical Teams in Sudden Onset Disasters
Author(s):Jafar, A.J.N. | Norton, I. | Lecky, F. | Redmond, A.D.Publication year: 2015Journal / Book title: Prehospital and Disaster MedicineAccess all results for your search in Scopus
How Well Do the Generic Multi-attribute Utility Instruments Incorporate Patient and Public Views Into Their Descriptive Systems?
Author(s):Stevens, K.J.Publication year: 2015Journal / Book title: PatientAccess all results for your search in Scopus

FEB 20

Minister of State Wong Announces New Research Network to Help Canadian ... - Marketwired (press release)
Minister of State Wong Announces New Research Network to Help Canadian ...Marketwired (press release) Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of her colleague, the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced that AGE-WELL, a new network, is receiving $36.6 million over five years to help seniors live ...
La ministre d'Etat Wong annonce la création d'un réseau de recherche pour ... - Marketwired (Communiqué de presse)
La ministre d'Etat Wong annonce la création d'un réseau de recherche pour ...Marketwired (Communiqué de presse) La ministre d'État (Aînés), Alice Wong, a annoncé aujourd'hui, au nom du ministre d'État (Sciences et Technologie), l'honorable Ed Holder, que le nouveau réseau AGE-WELL recevrait 36,6 millions de dollars sur cinq ans pour aider les aînés à vivre de ...
Glucose monitorring system - first to be approved by FDA
The first ever glucose monitoring device that can be used with smartphones has been approved by the FDA. The device uses a small "wirelike" sensor underneath the skin that transmits data by a secure wireless low energy Bluetooth connection. This enables the user to be tracked by up to 5 people (of their choice).To read more please click here.