Basia Delawska-Elliott
@basiadel.bsky.social
Medical librarian. Geography enthusiast.
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Panera’s moderately caffeinated lemonade was loosely associated with 2 deaths before it was taken off market.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
I fully believe in the corporate death penalty and believe we would be a better world if OpenAI lost its corporate charter and was forcibly dissolved.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Tip #59: Getting Up Close and Personal with Database Proximity Syntax #medlibs #ExpertSearching #SystematicReview #MLAUXCaucus uxcaucustips.blogspot.com/2025/07/tip-...
Tip #59: Getting Up Close and Personal with Database Proximity Syntax
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October 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Tip #59: Getting Up Close and Personal with Database Proximity Syntax #medlibs #ExpertSearching #SystematicReview #MLAUXCaucus uxcaucustips.blogspot.com/2025/07/tip-...
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Hey #medlibs #canmedlibs I'm super excited about this. Not just the content (awesome) but this new way of doing CE. Asynchronous for multiple times zones, followed by synchronous Q&A. All welcome!
October 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hey #medlibs #canmedlibs I'm super excited about this. Not just the content (awesome) but this new way of doing CE. Asynchronous for multiple times zones, followed by synchronous Q&A. All welcome!
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Shape the future of health sciences librarianship! Whether you're a first-time presenter or a seasoned speaker, presenting at #MLANET26 is an opportunity to showcase your expertise.
Submit your proposal to present at #MLANET26 by October 23.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/tgvH50X8KbF
#medlibs
Submit your proposal to present at #MLANET26 by October 23.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/tgvH50X8KbF
#medlibs
MLA ’26 Contributed Content
Content contributed by professionals in the field is the heart of each MLA conference. Share your professional research and explorations with your colleagues and contribute to the growing knowledge of…
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October 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Shape the future of health sciences librarianship! Whether you're a first-time presenter or a seasoned speaker, presenting at #MLANET26 is an opportunity to showcase your expertise.
Submit your proposal to present at #MLANET26 by October 23.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/tgvH50X8KbF
#medlibs
Submit your proposal to present at #MLANET26 by October 23.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/tgvH50X8KbF
#medlibs
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#medlibs - re: previous posts, see also fed advisory committee here. Will dig into more soon.
The FDA is moving away from traditional advisory committees and towards “expert panels.” But what’s the difference between the two?
🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/948-recent-e...
🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/948-recent-e...
September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#medlibs - re: previous posts, see also fed advisory committee here. Will dig into more soon.
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Data Curation Specialist for Health Sciences careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2... #union @leounionumich.bsky.social #medlibs #datalibs #JobPosting Salary $76,000.00 - $87,000.00
Data Curation Specialist for Health Sciences | U-M Careers
careers.umich.edu
September 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Data Curation Specialist for Health Sciences careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2... #union @leounionumich.bsky.social #medlibs #datalibs #JobPosting Salary $76,000.00 - $87,000.00
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Hey #MedLibs! There is a very cool #LibJobs at a place working with some awesome folks. The UGA School of Medicine is hiring a Clinical Information Librarian! Details and application instructions found here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/442...
Clinical Information Librarian
The Clinical Information Librarian enhances health sciences education, research, and patient care at the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM). This full-time, non-tenure track faculty ro...
www.ugajobsearch.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hey #MedLibs! There is a very cool #LibJobs at a place working with some awesome folks. The UGA School of Medicine is hiring a Clinical Information Librarian! Details and application instructions found here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/442...
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working on a lit review.
Word underlines Escitalopram in red. Sure. It’s a made-up word (yes, all words are made up, bear with me) - but right-clicking it, one of the suggested replacements is Citalopram.
That is ALSO a made-up word. I dread carelessness switching people’s meds on them.
#medlibs
Word underlines Escitalopram in red. Sure. It’s a made-up word (yes, all words are made up, bear with me) - but right-clicking it, one of the suggested replacements is Citalopram.
That is ALSO a made-up word. I dread carelessness switching people’s meds on them.
#medlibs
July 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
working on a lit review.
Word underlines Escitalopram in red. Sure. It’s a made-up word (yes, all words are made up, bear with me) - but right-clicking it, one of the suggested replacements is Citalopram.
That is ALSO a made-up word. I dread carelessness switching people’s meds on them.
#medlibs
Word underlines Escitalopram in red. Sure. It’s a made-up word (yes, all words are made up, bear with me) - but right-clicking it, one of the suggested replacements is Citalopram.
That is ALSO a made-up word. I dread carelessness switching people’s meds on them.
#medlibs
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Potentially catastrophic behind-the-scenes news about the Network of the National Library of Medicine (www.nnlm.gov) shared with me today.
While some NNLM host institutions were able to float the offices while funding was paused or delayed in 2025... it is unlikely that happens again.
#medlibs 📚
While some NNLM host institutions were able to float the offices while funding was paused or delayed in 2025... it is unlikely that happens again.
#medlibs 📚
July 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Potentially catastrophic behind-the-scenes news about the Network of the National Library of Medicine (www.nnlm.gov) shared with me today.
While some NNLM host institutions were able to float the offices while funding was paused or delayed in 2025... it is unlikely that happens again.
#medlibs 📚
While some NNLM host institutions were able to float the offices while funding was paused or delayed in 2025... it is unlikely that happens again.
#medlibs 📚
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#medlibs 📚
NEW: A former Microsoft AI engineer says the company's "AI for sustainability" claims are BS, a distraction from their hyper-polluting AI contracts with oil companies.
“From what I saw," he said, "I believe that finding and extracting more oil is one of the biggest use cases of AI today."
“From what I saw," he said, "I believe that finding and extracting more oil is one of the biggest use cases of AI today."
He helped Microsoft build AI to help the climate. Then Microsoft sold it to Big Oil.
A former Microsoft project manager reveals how the tech giant is using AI to help Big Oil drill—and how he and his partner are now pushing for change.
heated.world
July 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#medlibs 📚
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I had the opportunity to discuss how the recent cancellation of the USPSTF meeting is a red flag for public health with several media outlets this week. We must ensure scientific independence for critical task forces like these. Check out the coverage: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-07...
AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: AcademyHealth Urges Congress to Protect Critical Task Force | AcademyHealth
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July 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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As a librarian, I approve this ad! #libraries #medlibs
Melissa Villaseñor from SNL has been doing ads for her local library.
And it's to if my favorite things--- libraries and PUPPETS. The puppets are good too.
And it's to if my favorite things--- libraries and PUPPETS. The puppets are good too.
2025 Summer Reading Club | LEVEL UP!
YouTube video by Whittier Public Library Foundation
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July 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
As a librarian, I approve this ad! #libraries #medlibs
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Done! #publichealth #medlibs
Help! We need your help NOW.
Flood the public record with pro-science, pro-vaccine voices.
We have to speak up and out now to drown out the anti-vax sentiments. Spread the word!
See comment below with writing tips.
#ACIP #publichealth #vaccines
Flood the public record with pro-science, pro-vaccine voices.
We have to speak up and out now to drown out the anti-vax sentiments. Spread the word!
See comment below with writing tips.
#ACIP #publichealth #vaccines
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Good morning!
📣 Reminder:
Public comments for the June CDC ACIP meeting close *tonight* at 11:59pm ET.
ICYMI: RFKJ replaced all 17 expert members with 8 new appointees, some of whom have publicly expressed vaccine skepticism.
Comment here:
www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Good morning!
📣 Reminder:
Public comments for the June CDC ACIP meeting close *tonight* at 11:59pm ET.
ICYMI: RFKJ replaced all 17 expert members with 8 new appointees, some of whom have publicly expressed vaccine skepticism.
Comment here:
www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
June 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Done! #publichealth #medlibs
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From a gene discovery @umich.edu & @sickkidsto.bsky.social to an effective treatment: Dr Collins uses his own work to illustrate why we need basic science & tech transfer:
“Now…young people with cystic fibrosis are planning for retirement instead of an early funeral.”
www.aamc.org/news/former-...
“Now…young people with cystic fibrosis are planning for retirement instead of an early funeral.”
www.aamc.org/news/former-...
Former NIH chief calls research cuts “careless” and “heartless”
Francis Collins, MD, PhD, lauds lifesaving research supported by the National Institutes of Health, explains why he left, and warns of scientific brain drain.
www.aamc.org
June 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🎉 After 2 years of work, our #OpenScience guide for researchers in developing countries is LIVE!
Check out our new preprint: osf.io/preprints/ps...
We map the opportunities 🌟 + barriers 🧱 facing Global South researchers.
*(1/4)*
Check out our new preprint: osf.io/preprints/ps...
We map the opportunities 🌟 + barriers 🧱 facing Global South researchers.
*(1/4)*
June 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Citation Contamination by Paper Mill Articles in Systematic Reviews of the Life Sciences
- 299 reviews included retracted fakes (0.15%); increasing with time
- Oncology is the most affected field (shocking!)
- ~ 1/3 of citations happened after retraction
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
- 299 reviews included retracted fakes (0.15%); increasing with time
- Oncology is the most affected field (shocking!)
- ~ 1/3 of citations happened after retraction
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Citation Contamination by Paper Mill Articles in Life Sciences Systematic Reviews
This cross-sectional study analyzes the prevalence, characteristics, affected subject areas, and citation patterns of retracted paper mill articles cited in systematic reviews.
jamanetwork.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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How are folks handling #copyright when it comes to using things like chatGPT/Claude/CoPilot for #evidencesynthesis tasks. E.g. using CoPilot to do QA/bias assessments, or Claude for data extraction. Do you use only open article pdfs? Has anyone seen any work on this? #systematicreviews #medlibs
May 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
How are folks handling #copyright when it comes to using things like chatGPT/Claude/CoPilot for #evidencesynthesis tasks. E.g. using CoPilot to do QA/bias assessments, or Claude for data extraction. Do you use only open article pdfs? Has anyone seen any work on this? #systematicreviews #medlibs
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#medlibs
More testing might seem like a step toward greater safety. But this change doesn’t make vaccines safer or science stronger. Instead, it forces researchers to unethically withhold proven protection from some patients, under the guise of “scientific rigor.” www.statnews.com/2025/05/22/v...
More testing might seem like a step toward greater safety. But this change doesn’t make vaccines safer or science stronger. Instead, it forces researchers to unethically withhold proven protection from some patients, under the guise of “scientific rigor.” www.statnews.com/2025/05/22/v...
I’m a Republican former congressman and doctor. The new HHS placebo-controlled trial mandate is dangerous
“The notion that we should require placebo trials even when there's already a safe, effective vaccine goes against decades of established norms in clinical research,” writes physician and former Rep. ...
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May 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#medlibs
More testing might seem like a step toward greater safety. But this change doesn’t make vaccines safer or science stronger. Instead, it forces researchers to unethically withhold proven protection from some patients, under the guise of “scientific rigor.” www.statnews.com/2025/05/22/v...
More testing might seem like a step toward greater safety. But this change doesn’t make vaccines safer or science stronger. Instead, it forces researchers to unethically withhold proven protection from some patients, under the guise of “scientific rigor.” www.statnews.com/2025/05/22/v...
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We're excited to announce the @jmla co-lead editors have been reappointed for three more years.
🎉 Congratulations to Jill Boruff and Michelle Kraft on their well-deserved reappointment!
Read more: https://bit.ly/45pQzCf
#medlibs #healthsciences
🎉 Congratulations to Jill Boruff and Michelle Kraft on their well-deserved reappointment!
Read more: https://bit.ly/45pQzCf
#medlibs #healthsciences
May 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We're excited to announce the @jmla co-lead editors have been reappointed for three more years.
🎉 Congratulations to Jill Boruff and Michelle Kraft on their well-deserved reappointment!
Read more: https://bit.ly/45pQzCf
#medlibs #healthsciences
🎉 Congratulations to Jill Boruff and Michelle Kraft on their well-deserved reappointment!
Read more: https://bit.ly/45pQzCf
#medlibs #healthsciences
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!
Original Investigation: Non-clinician involvement in interprofessional health sciences education: educator experiences and attitudes➡️ https://bit.ly/3GYVrEv
#medlibs #healthsciences
Original Investigation: Non-clinician involvement in interprofessional health sciences education: educator experiences and attitudes➡️ https://bit.ly/3GYVrEv
#medlibs #healthsciences
May 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!
Original Investigation: Non-clinician involvement in interprofessional health sciences education: educator experiences and attitudes➡️ https://bit.ly/3GYVrEv
#medlibs #healthsciences
Original Investigation: Non-clinician involvement in interprofessional health sciences education: educator experiences and attitudes➡️ https://bit.ly/3GYVrEv
#medlibs #healthsciences
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So glad someone did this study #medlibs pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40387123/
Comparing the performance of librarians and medical specialists in retrieving clinical evidence: an observational study - PubMed
Access to precise and reliable scientific evidence is one of the fundamental principles of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in clinical decision-making processes. Medical librarians, by employing advance...
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May 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
So glad someone did this study #medlibs pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40387123/
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"Unfortunately the publisher will not sell this title to us as an eBook (likely because it is used as a course text). Would you like me to order a print copy?"
I have to send this reply more every semester.
But, sure, big scholarly publishers are our "partners."
#medlibs
I have to send this reply more every semester.
But, sure, big scholarly publishers are our "partners."
#medlibs
May 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"Unfortunately the publisher will not sell this title to us as an eBook (likely because it is used as a course text). Would you like me to order a print copy?"
I have to send this reply more every semester.
But, sure, big scholarly publishers are our "partners."
#medlibs
I have to send this reply more every semester.
But, sure, big scholarly publishers are our "partners."
#medlibs
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This article from the American Association of Medical Colleges discusses the use of AI in teaching, including ethical concerns. #medlibs www.aamc.org/news/medical...
Medical schools move from worrying about AI to teaching it
Faculty used to fret over how artificial intelligence might affect education. Now they’re training medical students how to use it for patient care and research.
www.aamc.org
May 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This article from the American Association of Medical Colleges discusses the use of AI in teaching, including ethical concerns. #medlibs www.aamc.org/news/medical...