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Changes to Library COVID Restrictions

We are pleased to announce that effective Friday June 11, 2021, reservations are no longer required, and all are welcome to visit the library during the hours listed below.  Please follow your campus’ masking guidelines. Mon – Fri** 8am – 10pm **GA campus Library closes at 6pm on Mon and Tues Sat and Sun (Weekends) 8am – 4pm Effective Monday, June… [Read more...]

2021 Research Week Winners

This year’s Research Week, held virtually for the first time, brought together the best in research from all three PCOM campuses. Winners of the various Research Week awards presented on topics such as ischemia-reperfusion injury, the link between trauma and different aspects of mental health, and models of organ transplantation. PCOM Library team members PJ Grier, Matt McNelis, Jackie Werner, Erica… [Read more...]

Hot Topics in Research: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Major Depressive Disorder

Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Major Depressive Disorder.Shao Z, Richie WD, Bailey RK.J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2016 Dec;3(4):692-705. doi: 10.1007/s40615-015-0188-6. Epub 2015 Dec 16.PMID: 27294764 Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common and disabling psychiatric disorders in the USA. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are extremely important to prevent disability and improve quality of life.… [Read more...]

Hot Topics in Research: Cancer Statistics for Hispanics/Latinos, 2018

Cancer Statistics for Hispanics/Latinos, 2018.Miller KD, Goding Sauer A, Ortiz AP, Fedewa SA, Pinheiro PS, Tortolero-Luna G, Martinez-Tyson D, Jemal A, Siegel RL.CA Cancer J Clin. 2018 Nov;68(6):425-445. doi: 10.3322/caac.21494. Epub 2018 Oct 4.PMID: 30285281 Abstract Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanics/Latinos, who represent the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States, accounting for 17.8% (57.5… [Read more...]