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Digital Collections of the National Library of Medicine: A Treasure Trove for Health History

Digital Collections of the National Library of Medicine: A Treasure Trove for Health History

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We often think of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) as a place for current biomedical literature—PubMed searches, MeSH terms, and systematic reviews.But quietly, and generously, NLM also opens a window into the past through its Digital Collections. The Digital Collections of the NLM bring together digitised books, manuscripts, reports, images, films, and historical documents related to medicine, public health, and the life sciences. And the best part?They are freely accessible to anyone, anywhere. NLM Digital Collections website Why these Collections of the NLM matter Medicine does not exist in isolation from history. Many of today’s debates—on epidemics, ethics, medical…
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Finding Related Research and Identifying a Research Gap: Try “Connected Papers”

Finding Related Research and Identifying a Research Gap: Try “Connected Papers”

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Short Summary Many researchers search PubMed to find articles on a topic, but few know how to visually map related research and identify gaps. In this post, I explore a real example using my paper on searching PubMed in radiology — and demonstrate how a tool like Connected Papers can help researchers refine or choose a research topic by finding related research or identifying research gaps or both! Why This Topic Matters When we publish, we often wonder: Who else has written something similar? Has the topic evolved? Is there a gap I can explore further?Traditional searching gives us a…
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NAITIK – Is Your Ethics Committee Registered?

NAITIK – Is Your Ethics Committee Registered?

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If you conduct biomedical or health research involving human participants, one essential step is ensuring that your Ethics Committee (EC) is registered with NAITIK — India’s official DHR portal for EC registration. What Is NAITIK? NAITIK is the National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical & Health Research. It allows ECs to apply, renew, and manage registrations fully online, making the process simpler and more transparent. Why It Matters Required for ECs reviewing human-participant research Ensures compliance with ICMR ethical guidelines Makes institutional research more accountable and audit-ready For Researchers & Institutions Before starting any study, confirm that the EC reviewing…
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