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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has a variety of resources that can be incorporated into classwork at the college level. Students and faculty can use this newsletter to access databases, trainings, tutorials, webinars, images and more related to public health, toxicology, nursing, health sciences, and the physical and life sciences.

In This Issue:

• In the Spotlight: ToxTutor
• Resources to Support Coursework
• Tools and Search Tips
• Learn More about NLM Resources

In the Spotlight: ToxTutor

ToxTutor is a self-paced tutorial covering key principles of toxicology for users of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) chemical and toxicology databases. While a knowledge of anatomy and physiology is not required for viewing ToxTutor, the Introduction to the Human Body from the National Cancer Institue provides a good introduction to the topic. 

Course Topics:

1. Introduction to Toxicology
2. Dose and Dose Response
3. Toxic Effects
4. Interactions
5. Toxicity Testing Methods
6. Risk Assessment
7. Exposure Standards and Guidelines
8. Basic Physiology
9. Introduction to Toxicokinetics
10. Absorption
11. Distribution
12. Biotransformation
13. Excretion
14. Cellular Toxicology
15. Conclusion

If you need a certificate of tutorial completion, please register and complete the tutorial through our free learning management system. 

Resources to Support Coursework

• ChemlDplus
• ChemlDplus How to Video
• Research Poster Tips

ChemIDplus

Studying general or organic chemistry? Need information on chemical names, structures, or links to related information? ChemIDplus provides access to the structure and nomenclature authority files used for the identification of chemical substances cited in NLM databases. Learn to use ChemIDplus with these tutorials: 

Part 1 ChemID tutorial

Part 2 Chem ID tutorial

Learn to draw chemical structures with ChemIDplus Advanced tool using this short video.

Research Posters

Preparing a research poster? The NLM National Training Office (NTO) has tips to improve posters. 

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Tools and Tips

Researching a chemical in the news? Use the Hazardous Substances Data Bank and/or Household Products Database to learn more about the potential health effects, chemical ingredients in products and more. Check out this issue’s case study for search tips.

Case Study

In recent news, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule which requires manufacturers to stop marketing antibacterial hand and body washes with certain ingredients such as triclosan and triclocarban.

You can use the Hazardous Substance Data Bank (HSDB) to learn more about triclosan. HSDB has a broad scope in human and animal toxicity, safety and handling, environmental fate, and more for over 5,000 hazardous chemicals. Here's a quick overview on how to search HSDB.

1. Type Triclosan in search Box Click on Search

2. See list of chemical records with information on Triclosan, Click on primary record Triclosan

3. Chemical Data

A. Table of Contents allows you to choose categories and fields for display

B. Chemical data is displayed (see human health effects)

C. View recent articles in PubMed

You can use the Household Products Database (HPD) to learn about other types of products that contain the ingredient triclosan. Here is a quick overview on how to search HPD.

1. Type Triclosan in search box. Click on GO

2. See list of products that contain Triclosan

Learn More about NLM Resources

• NLM exhibits and presents at many national and international meetings. Check our schedule and visit the NLM booth.
• Work with your campus library and connect with the NLM Regional Medical Library in your region to access NLM resources.