Category Archives: medicine

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npr reports on searching the internet for health info

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

i was frustrated while listening to npr’s report this morning on patients turning to the internet for health information.  the report focused on how confusing and stressful it is for people to search on the ‘net for health information, and … Continue reading →

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new NIH policy for data repository

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

the NIH has released a policy on a data repository for human genetic data that they will establish (read the policy at Federal Register).  the policy is briefly discussed today in the chronicle of higher ed, and comments on the … Continue reading →

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personal dna: personality test in a fun form

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

my personality test result: Genuine Creator You are a Creator Your imagination, confidence, willingness to explore, and appreciation of beauty make you a CREATOR. You are independent, and you enjoy your self-sufficiency. Defying convention, you are very innovative, and you … Continue reading →

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cadaver calculator

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

$4525.00The Cadaver Calculator – Find out how much your body is worth. From Mingle2 – Free Online Dating i think it’s creepy that the cadaver calculator is hosted on a singles dating website, but i suppose it can be an … Continue reading →

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social networking software survey

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

as i mentioned yesterday, the task force on social networking software i’m on is posting its first survey. if you’re a member of the medical library association, please consider participating. the online survey may be found at http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB226QBA8H8DF .

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web 2.0 = taking back the web

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

the phrase “web 2.0” is still mysterious to some, but i like to think of it as “taking back the web.” since the dot.com bust, the internet has been being rebuilt as a friendlier place, a social place, where the … Continue reading →

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