Some teenagers and young adults might overestimate how often they use condoms during sex, according to a study published recently in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Reuters Health reports ( http://tinyurl.com/a38sh6 ). Eve Rose of Emory University and colleagues conducted the study among 715 black women and girls ages 15 to 21 who were enrolled in an HIV prevention program. An abstract of the study is available online. http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/163/1/61 [posted on Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report  - Thursday, January 15, 2009]

International Medical Interpreters Association Publishes Guide to Medical Translations
The IMIA Guide to Medical Translation is the second in a series of guides to be published by the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA). The publication underwent a peer-review process and is intended to be a short primer on the topic. The new publication can be downloaded at http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/pages/438.pdf.  To see the full press release, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/8nhkv5 [posted on CLAStalk listserv]

The American Library Association (ALA) Public Information Office announced the release of “Increasing Relevance, Relationships and Results: Principles & Practices for Effective Multicultural Communication—Library Edition,” http://tinyurl.com/7xdtvo written by the Metropolitan Group, a leading strategic communication and resource development agency specializing in work with libraries.

The article defines eight principles and practices for effective multicultural communication, and highlights the important, integrated role multicultural communication plays in creating social change. Read more at http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/january2009/piomulticulturalcomm.cfm

Special Olympics, Healthy Athletes, Health Literacy Blog
http://healthlit.wordpress.com/ {Health Literacy listserv]

Identical Fake Testimonial Diet Sites Spreading Like Herpes
http://consumerist.com/5127945/identical-fake-testimonial-diet-sites-spreading-like-herpes

National Assessment of Adult LiteracyReport
Today, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the National Assessment of Adult Literacy: Indirect County and State Estimates of the Percentage of Adults at the Lowest Literacy Level for 1992 and 2003, which provides estimates on the percentage of adults – for all states and counties in the U.S. – who lack basic prose literacy skills.  The study provides data for 2003 and 1992. This new data is currently the only available snapshot of adult literacy rates for individual states and counties.
The report can be found at:
http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2009482
The Interactive Web Tool can be accessed at:
http://nces.ed.gov/naal/estimates/index.aspx [Health Literacy Listserv]

Reading on the Rise: A New Chapter in American Literacy
Since 2002, reading has increased at the sharpest rate (+20 percent) among Hispanic Americans, Reading rates have increased among African Americans by 15 percent, and among Whites at an eight percent rate of increase. http://librarian.lishost.org/?p=1980 [REFORMANET listserv]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123128697040459161.html
By Laura Landro
The Wall Street Journal
January 7, 2009
This article includes some tips on the differences between commercial and government/nonprofit web sites. It also includes reviews on two National Library Of Medicine websites: HazMap (http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov) and ToxTown site  (http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov)

http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_disparities.cfm
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides numerous updates that you can subscribe to or review online. The Weekly Health Disparities Report is a “look at race, ethnicity and health”. You can subscribe to the weekly report at http://www.kff.org/profile/subscriptions.cfm

WebJunction is pleased to host the third cookbook from TechSoup’s MaintainIT Project, Planning for Success. This free online resource brings together the most current ideas and best practices for planning, building, and managing your library’s computer technology. Librarians from around the country have contributed their experience and knowledge on over 50 topics ranging from security solutions and strategic maintenance practices to community building experiences. http://www.webjunction.org/maintainit-cookbooks/articles/content/34716950 [posted on WebJunction Newsletter - January 2009 Crossroads]

The Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM) http://remm.nlm.gov/ is available for download to mobile devices (Blackberry®, Windows Mobile®, Palm®) with selected key files from the full online version.  REMM is produced by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Office of Planning and Emergency Operations, in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine®, Division of Specialized Information Services, with subject matter experts from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many US and international consultants. For more see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/nd08/nd08_sis_reprint_remm.html [NLM New files for the week of Dec 29, 2008]

WISER 4.2 is now available! You may download it from the WISER web site http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ , or access the on-line version, WebWISER. http://webwiser.nlm.nih.gov/ WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. [NLM-WISER-L]

DisasterAssistance.gov
http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
DisasterAssistance.gov is an easy to use website that consolidates disaster information in one place. Currently, 17 U.S. Government agencies, which sponsor more than 40 forms of disaster assistance, contribute to the website. You can apply for many forms of assistance with a single, online application. Your application information is shared only with those agencies that you identify and is protected by the highest levels of security. Ultimately, DisasterAssistance.gov will speed the application process and allow you to check the progress of your application online. [[DISASTR-OUTREACH-LIB ]

Ready or Not 2008
http://healthyamericans.org/assets/files/bioterror-report-2008.pdf
Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released the sixth annual Ready or Not? Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism report, which finds that progress made to better protect the country from disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and bioterrorism is now at risk, due to budget cuts and the economic crisis. In addition, the report concludes that major gaps remain in many critical areas of preparedness, including surge capacity, rapid disease detection, and food safety. [MRC National Listserv]

The January issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now online.  http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/ In this edition:

When the Weather Gets Cold: Winter Health Problems
For many people, winter is a welcome time of year. But for people with certain diseases like arthritis, it can be a pain—literally. Here’s what you need to know to survive winter’s chill.

Understanding Human Behavior : Using Computers to Improve Our Health
Can we use computers to understand generosity? The behavior of crowds? The root of prejudice? Researchers are developing computer models to improve our understanding of human behavior and the world we live in.

Health Capsules:
•    CAM Widely Used
•    Supplements Fail to Prevent Prostate Cancer
•    Featured Web Site: See All You Can See

Please pass the word on to your colleagues about The NIH News in Health.  We are happy to send a limited number of print copies free of charge for display in offices, libraries or clinics.  Just email us or call 301-435-7489 for more information.
If you’re an editor who wishes to reprint our stories, please see http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/about.htm for information.

Effective Dissemination of Findings from Research – a compilation of essays

Foreword, Egon Jonsson
Contributors
David Hailey, Jeremy Grimshaw, Martin Eccles, Craig Mitton, Carol E. Adair, Emily McKenzie, Scott Patten, Brenda Waye-Perry, Leif Rentzhog, Paul Taenzer, Christa Harstall, Saifee Rashiq, Pamela Barton, Don Schopflocher, Lynda Jobin
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) 2008 - University of Alberta

Available online PDF [88p.] at: http://www.ihe.ca/documents/Dissemination_0.pdf

“….While the notion of the value of and need for Knowledge Transfer and Exchange KTE has received wide support, it has also been acknowledged that both researchers and decision makers are driven by demands that may not be conducive to successful Knowledge Transfer and Exchange KTE. For researchers, these demands include challenges such as adapting the research cycle to fit real-world timelines, establishing relationships with decision makers, and justifying activities which fit poorly with traditional academic performance expectations (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation 1999). For decision makers, a perceived lack of knowledge of the research process, the traditional academic format of communication, and a lack of timely results are frequently cited barriers to using research findings (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation 1999). Both parties also frequently lament the lack of time and resources to participate in Knowledge Transfer and Exchange KTE. [posted on PAHO/WHO Equity list]