BACKGROUND Anorectal manometry (ARM) comprehensively assesses anorectal sensorimotor functions. P... more BACKGROUND Anorectal manometry (ARM) comprehensively assesses anorectal sensorimotor functions. PURPOSE This review examines the indications, techniques, interpretation, strengths, and weaknesses of high-resolution ARM (HR-ARM), 3-dimensional high-resolution anorectal manometry (3D-HR-ARM), and portable ARM, and other assessments (i.e., rectal sensation and rectal balloon expulsion test) that are performed alongside manometry. It is based on a literature search of articles related to ARM in adults. HR-ARM and 3D-HR-ARM are useful for diagnosing defecatory disorders (DD), to identify anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and guide management in patients with fecal incontinence (FI), constipation, megacolon, and megarectum; and to screen for anorectal structural (e.g., rectal intussusception) abnormalities. The rectal balloon expulsion test is a useful, low-cost, radiation-free, outpatient assessment tool for impaired evacuation that is performed and interpreted in conjunction with ARM. The anorectal function tests should be interpreted with reference to age- and sex-matched normal values, clinical features, and results of other tests. A larger database of technique-specific normal values and newer paradigms of analyzing anorectal pressure profiles will increase the precision and diagnostic utility of HR-ARM for identifying abnormal mechanisms of defecation and continence.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that quickly finds full-text copies of journal article portab... more LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that quickly finds full-text copies of journal article portable document format files (PDFs) as users browse the Internet.
Kopernio is a browser extension that simplifies finding full-text portable document format (PDF) ... more Kopernio is a browser extension that simplifies finding full-text portable document format (PDF) copies of journal articles. This review describes what Kopernio is and how to set it up and explores some of its advantages and disadvantages.
Voice assistants are software agents that can interpret human speech and respond via synthesized ... more Voice assistants are software agents that can interpret human speech and respond via synthesized voices. Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Microsoft's Cortana, and Google's Assistant are the most popular voice assistants and are embedded in smartphones or dedicated home speakers. Users can ask their assistants questions, control home automation devices and media playback via voice, and manage other basic tasks such as email, to-do lists, and calendars with verbal commands. This column will explore the basic workings and common features of today's voice assistants. It will also discuss some of the privacy and security issues inherent to voice assistants and some potential future uses for these devices. As voice assistants become more widely used, librarians will want to be familiar with their operation and perhaps consider them as a means to deliver library services and materials.
The high cost of journal articles has driven many researchers to turn to a new way of getting acc... more The high cost of journal articles has driven many researchers to turn to a new way of getting access: "pirate" article sites. Sci-Hub, the largest and best known of these sites, currently offers instant access to more than 58 million journal articles. Users attracted by the ease of use and breadth of the collection may not realize that these articles are often obtained using stolen credentials and downloading them may be illegal. This article will briefly describe Sci-Hub and how it works, the legal and ethical issues it raises, and the problems it may cause for librarians. Librarians should be aware of Sci-Hub and the ways it may change their patrons' expectations. They should also understand the risks Sci-Hub can pose to their patrons and their institutions.
Advances in building technologies are combining energy efficiency, networked sensors, and data re... more Advances in building technologies are combining energy efficiency, networked sensors, and data recording in exciting ways. Modern facilities can adjust lighting, heating, and cooling outputs to maximize efficiency, provide better physical security, improve wayfinding for occupants, and provide detailed reports of building use. This column will briefly explore the idea of "smart buildings," describe some of the technologies that are being developed for these buildings, and explore their implications for libraries. A brief listing of selected smart building technologies is also provided.
Personal activity trackers are an inexpensive and easy way for people to record their physical ac... more Personal activity trackers are an inexpensive and easy way for people to record their physical activity and simple biometric data. As these devices have increased in availability and sophistication, their use in daily life and in medicine has grown. This column will briefly explore what these devices are, what types of data they can track, and how that data can be used. It will also discuss potential problems with trackers and how librarians can help patients and physicians manage and protect activity data. A brief list of currently available activity trackers is also included.
The "Internet of Things&... more The "Internet of Things" is a popular buzzword but a poorly understood concept. In short, it refers to everyday objects that can sense the environment around them and communicate that data to other objects and services via the Internet. This column will briefly explain what the Internet of Things is and how it might be useful for libraries. It will also discuss some of the problems with and objections to this technology. A list of currently available Internet of Things examples is also included.
This article explores the basic principles of web-scale discovery systems and how they are being ... more This article explores the basic principles of web-scale discovery systems and how they are being implemented in libraries. "Web scale discovery" refers to a class of products that index a vast number of resources in a wide variety formats and allow users to search for content in the physical collection, print and electronic journal collections, and other resources from a single search box. Search results are displayed in a manner similar to Internet searches, in a relevance ranked list with links to online content. The advantages and disadvantages of these systems are discussed, and a list of popular discovery products is provided. A list of library websites with discovery systems currently implemented is also provided.
3D printers are a new technology that creates physical objects from digital files. Uses for these... more 3D printers are a new technology that creates physical objects from digital files. Uses for these printers include printing models, parts, and toys. 3D printers are also being developed for medical applications, including printed bone, skin, and even complete organs. Although medical printing lags behind other uses for 3D printing, it has the potential to radically change the practice of medicine over the next decade. Falling costs for hardware have made 3D printers an inexpensive technology that libraries can offer their patrons. Medical librarians will want to be familiar with this technology, as it is sure to have wide-reaching effects on the practice of medicine.
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HTML5 is the newest revision of the HTML standard developed by
the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C... more HTML5 is the newest revision of the HTML standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This new standard adds several exciting news features and capabilities to HTML. This article will briefly discuss the history of HTML standards, explore what changes are in the new HTML5 standard, and what implications it has for information professionals. A list of HTML5 resources and examples will also be provided. KEYWORDS HTML, HTML5, standards
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 02763860903485225, Jan 21, 2010
On May 18, 2009, British computer scientist Stephen Wolfram
officially launched a new search prod... more On May 18, 2009, British computer scientist Stephen Wolfram officially launched a new search product called Wolfram j Alpha (WA). This launch was preceded by months of speculation and hype online about exactly what WA would be and how it would compare to Google and other search engines. This article will explore the basic features of WA, show some example queries and results, and discuss the usefulness and limitations of this new tool. KEYWORDS Computation, Internet, search engines, Wolfram |Alpha
The Navigate the Net column will be under new joint editorship beginning with volume 29, issue nu... more The Navigate the Net column will be under new joint editorship beginning with volume 29, issue number 1, 2010. In this column, the new editors look back at the past 15 years and discuss the purpose of the column and changes that have taken place in the way medical librarians use and relate to the Internet. The contributions of the previous editors are recognized and the purpose and future direction of the column are discussed. Brief biographies of the new editors are also included.
This article explores automated task services, a type of website that
allows users to create rule... more This article explores automated task services, a type of website that allows users to create rules that are triggered by activity on one website and perform a task on another site. The most well-known automated task service is If This Then That (IFTTT), but recently a large number of these services have sprung up. These services can be used to connect websites, apps, business services, and even devices such as phones and home automation equipment. This allows for millions of possible combinations of rules, triggers, and actions. Librarians can put these services to use in many ways, from automating social media postings to remembering to bring their umbrella when rain is in the forecast. A list of popular automated task services is included, as well as a number of ideas for using these services in libraries. KEYWORDS Automated task services, IFTTT, Internet, libraries
BACKGROUND Anorectal manometry (ARM) comprehensively assesses anorectal sensorimotor functions. P... more BACKGROUND Anorectal manometry (ARM) comprehensively assesses anorectal sensorimotor functions. PURPOSE This review examines the indications, techniques, interpretation, strengths, and weaknesses of high-resolution ARM (HR-ARM), 3-dimensional high-resolution anorectal manometry (3D-HR-ARM), and portable ARM, and other assessments (i.e., rectal sensation and rectal balloon expulsion test) that are performed alongside manometry. It is based on a literature search of articles related to ARM in adults. HR-ARM and 3D-HR-ARM are useful for diagnosing defecatory disorders (DD), to identify anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and guide management in patients with fecal incontinence (FI), constipation, megacolon, and megarectum; and to screen for anorectal structural (e.g., rectal intussusception) abnormalities. The rectal balloon expulsion test is a useful, low-cost, radiation-free, outpatient assessment tool for impaired evacuation that is performed and interpreted in conjunction with ARM. The anorectal function tests should be interpreted with reference to age- and sex-matched normal values, clinical features, and results of other tests. A larger database of technique-specific normal values and newer paradigms of analyzing anorectal pressure profiles will increase the precision and diagnostic utility of HR-ARM for identifying abnormal mechanisms of defecation and continence.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that quickly finds full-text copies of journal article portab... more LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that quickly finds full-text copies of journal article portable document format files (PDFs) as users browse the Internet.
Kopernio is a browser extension that simplifies finding full-text portable document format (PDF) ... more Kopernio is a browser extension that simplifies finding full-text portable document format (PDF) copies of journal articles. This review describes what Kopernio is and how to set it up and explores some of its advantages and disadvantages.
Voice assistants are software agents that can interpret human speech and respond via synthesized ... more Voice assistants are software agents that can interpret human speech and respond via synthesized voices. Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Microsoft's Cortana, and Google's Assistant are the most popular voice assistants and are embedded in smartphones or dedicated home speakers. Users can ask their assistants questions, control home automation devices and media playback via voice, and manage other basic tasks such as email, to-do lists, and calendars with verbal commands. This column will explore the basic workings and common features of today's voice assistants. It will also discuss some of the privacy and security issues inherent to voice assistants and some potential future uses for these devices. As voice assistants become more widely used, librarians will want to be familiar with their operation and perhaps consider them as a means to deliver library services and materials.
The high cost of journal articles has driven many researchers to turn to a new way of getting acc... more The high cost of journal articles has driven many researchers to turn to a new way of getting access: "pirate" article sites. Sci-Hub, the largest and best known of these sites, currently offers instant access to more than 58 million journal articles. Users attracted by the ease of use and breadth of the collection may not realize that these articles are often obtained using stolen credentials and downloading them may be illegal. This article will briefly describe Sci-Hub and how it works, the legal and ethical issues it raises, and the problems it may cause for librarians. Librarians should be aware of Sci-Hub and the ways it may change their patrons' expectations. They should also understand the risks Sci-Hub can pose to their patrons and their institutions.
Advances in building technologies are combining energy efficiency, networked sensors, and data re... more Advances in building technologies are combining energy efficiency, networked sensors, and data recording in exciting ways. Modern facilities can adjust lighting, heating, and cooling outputs to maximize efficiency, provide better physical security, improve wayfinding for occupants, and provide detailed reports of building use. This column will briefly explore the idea of "smart buildings," describe some of the technologies that are being developed for these buildings, and explore their implications for libraries. A brief listing of selected smart building technologies is also provided.
Personal activity trackers are an inexpensive and easy way for people to record their physical ac... more Personal activity trackers are an inexpensive and easy way for people to record their physical activity and simple biometric data. As these devices have increased in availability and sophistication, their use in daily life and in medicine has grown. This column will briefly explore what these devices are, what types of data they can track, and how that data can be used. It will also discuss potential problems with trackers and how librarians can help patients and physicians manage and protect activity data. A brief list of currently available activity trackers is also included.
The "Internet of Things&... more The "Internet of Things" is a popular buzzword but a poorly understood concept. In short, it refers to everyday objects that can sense the environment around them and communicate that data to other objects and services via the Internet. This column will briefly explain what the Internet of Things is and how it might be useful for libraries. It will also discuss some of the problems with and objections to this technology. A list of currently available Internet of Things examples is also included.
This article explores the basic principles of web-scale discovery systems and how they are being ... more This article explores the basic principles of web-scale discovery systems and how they are being implemented in libraries. "Web scale discovery" refers to a class of products that index a vast number of resources in a wide variety formats and allow users to search for content in the physical collection, print and electronic journal collections, and other resources from a single search box. Search results are displayed in a manner similar to Internet searches, in a relevance ranked list with links to online content. The advantages and disadvantages of these systems are discussed, and a list of popular discovery products is provided. A list of library websites with discovery systems currently implemented is also provided.
3D printers are a new technology that creates physical objects from digital files. Uses for these... more 3D printers are a new technology that creates physical objects from digital files. Uses for these printers include printing models, parts, and toys. 3D printers are also being developed for medical applications, including printed bone, skin, and even complete organs. Although medical printing lags behind other uses for 3D printing, it has the potential to radically change the practice of medicine over the next decade. Falling costs for hardware have made 3D printers an inexpensive technology that libraries can offer their patrons. Medical librarians will want to be familiar with this technology, as it is sure to have wide-reaching effects on the practice of medicine.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 02763869 2011 540212, Jan 24, 2011
HTML5 is the newest revision of the HTML standard developed by
the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C... more HTML5 is the newest revision of the HTML standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This new standard adds several exciting news features and capabilities to HTML. This article will briefly discuss the history of HTML standards, explore what changes are in the new HTML5 standard, and what implications it has for information professionals. A list of HTML5 resources and examples will also be provided. KEYWORDS HTML, HTML5, standards
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 02763860903485225, Jan 21, 2010
On May 18, 2009, British computer scientist Stephen Wolfram
officially launched a new search prod... more On May 18, 2009, British computer scientist Stephen Wolfram officially launched a new search product called Wolfram j Alpha (WA). This launch was preceded by months of speculation and hype online about exactly what WA would be and how it would compare to Google and other search engines. This article will explore the basic features of WA, show some example queries and results, and discuss the usefulness and limitations of this new tool. KEYWORDS Computation, Internet, search engines, Wolfram |Alpha
The Navigate the Net column will be under new joint editorship beginning with volume 29, issue nu... more The Navigate the Net column will be under new joint editorship beginning with volume 29, issue number 1, 2010. In this column, the new editors look back at the past 15 years and discuss the purpose of the column and changes that have taken place in the way medical librarians use and relate to the Internet. The contributions of the previous editors are recognized and the purpose and future direction of the column are discussed. Brief biographies of the new editors are also included.
This article explores automated task services, a type of website that
allows users to create rule... more This article explores automated task services, a type of website that allows users to create rules that are triggered by activity on one website and perform a task on another site. The most well-known automated task service is If This Then That (IFTTT), but recently a large number of these services have sprung up. These services can be used to connect websites, apps, business services, and even devices such as phones and home automation equipment. This allows for millions of possible combinations of rules, triggers, and actions. Librarians can put these services to use in many ways, from automating social media postings to remembering to bring their umbrella when rain is in the forecast. A list of popular automated task services is included, as well as a number of ideas for using these services in libraries. KEYWORDS Automated task services, IFTTT, Internet, libraries
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the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This new standard
adds several exciting news features and capabilities to HTML. This
article will briefly discuss the history of HTML standards, explore
what changes are in the new HTML5 standard, and what implications
it has for information professionals. A list of HTML5 resources
and examples will also be provided.
KEYWORDS HTML, HTML5, standards
officially launched a new search product called Wolfram
j
Alpha
(WA). This launch was preceded by months of speculation and
hype online about exactly what WA would be and how it would
compare to Google and other search engines. This article will
explore the basic features of WA, show some example queries
and results, and discuss the usefulness and limitations of this
new tool.
KEYWORDS Computation, Internet, search engines, Wolfram
|Alpha
allows users to create rules that are triggered by activity on one
website and perform a task on another site. The most well-known
automated task service is If This Then That (IFTTT), but recently
a large number of these services have sprung up. These services
can be used to connect websites, apps, business services, and even
devices such as phones and home automation equipment. This
allows for millions of possible combinations of rules, triggers, and
actions. Librarians can put these services to use in many ways, from
automating social media postings to remembering to bring their
umbrella when rain is in the forecast. A list of popular automated
task services is included, as well as a number of ideas for using these
services in libraries.
KEYWORDS Automated task services, IFTTT, Internet, libraries
the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This new standard
adds several exciting news features and capabilities to HTML. This
article will briefly discuss the history of HTML standards, explore
what changes are in the new HTML5 standard, and what implications
it has for information professionals. A list of HTML5 resources
and examples will also be provided.
KEYWORDS HTML, HTML5, standards
officially launched a new search product called Wolfram
j
Alpha
(WA). This launch was preceded by months of speculation and
hype online about exactly what WA would be and how it would
compare to Google and other search engines. This article will
explore the basic features of WA, show some example queries
and results, and discuss the usefulness and limitations of this
new tool.
KEYWORDS Computation, Internet, search engines, Wolfram
|Alpha
allows users to create rules that are triggered by activity on one
website and perform a task on another site. The most well-known
automated task service is If This Then That (IFTTT), but recently
a large number of these services have sprung up. These services
can be used to connect websites, apps, business services, and even
devices such as phones and home automation equipment. This
allows for millions of possible combinations of rules, triggers, and
actions. Librarians can put these services to use in many ways, from
automating social media postings to remembering to bring their
umbrella when rain is in the forecast. A list of popular automated
task services is included, as well as a number of ideas for using these
services in libraries.
KEYWORDS Automated task services, IFTTT, Internet, libraries