Environmental health
The Environmental Protection Agency in September launched its Environmental Impact Statements Mapper. The Web-based tool allows the public to look up the environmental impact statements federal agencies must file with the EPA regarding pending projects on federal land. For more information, visit http://eismapper.epa.gov.
Disease management
The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Foundation in September launched its Pocket Consultant Guide mobile app for the iPhone. The free app, available for download at the iTunes store, is a tool for health care providers to assess a patient’s previous medical history, disease symptoms and need for available therapies. For more information, visit www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/For-Medical-Professionals/Treatment.aspx.
Chemical safety
The Environmental Protection Agency in September launched ChemView, a Web-based tool that allows the public to view EPA data on which chemicals are in certain products and the potential impact they have on health. For more information, visit www.epa.gov/chemview.
Behavioral health
Mental Health America in September launched a new Web page on complementary and alternative medicine for mental health conditions. A resource for mental health patients and physicians, the Web page includes analysis on how effective alternative medicine treatments, such as supplements, are in treating mental health disorders. For more information, visit www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/mentalhealthandcam.
Substance abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in September published an updated version of “Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask.” The guide, released in concert with National Recovery Month, contains five questions consumers should ask when seeking treatment, such as if the length of treatment is enough and if the treatments are rooted in scientific evidence. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov.
Social media
Johns Hopkins University Press and RTI Press in September co-published “Social Networks and Popular Understanding of Science and Health: Sharing Disparities.” Authored by Brian Southwell, PhD, MA, the book addresses the ways social media networks are used to share information about health and science issues. For more information, visit www.press.jhu.edu.
Nutrition
Cornell University Press in February is scheduled to publish “Hidden Hunger: Gender and the Politics of Smarter Foods.” Authored by Aya Hirata Kimura, PhD, MA, the book addresses topics such as the international fortification of foods, such as rice, and how women in countries dealing with hunger issues do not feel included in the creation of food policy affecting their countries. For more information, visit www.cornellpress.cornell.edu.
Professional development
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in August launched an online course that trains nurses on how to identify and prevent workplace violence. The course, which includes nurse testimonials, quizzes and video scenarios, was in response to a gap NIOSH saw in workplace violence prevention training. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence/training_nurses.html.
Pain management
Oxford University Press in January is scheduled to publish “A Nation in Pain: Healing our Biggest Health Problem.” Authored by Judy Foreman, EdM, the book addresses topics such as effective treatments, alternative medicine, public policy and gender disparity in pain management. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Drug use
Oxford University Press in September published “Addictions: A Comprehensive Guidebook.” Authored by Elizabeth Epstein, PhD, and Barbara McCrady, PhD, the second edition of the book addresses new drug abuse treatment research and the issues related to substance abuse and dependence. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
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