As we bring 2025 to a close, we’re revisiting two conversations that stayed with us long after they ended—Still Me: A Journey Through Alzheimer’s, sharing Holly’s lived experience, and Dr. Sarah Ross: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Technology, exploring how innovation is shaping care.

Before we begin, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for listening, for learning, and for showing up with curiosity and compassion. Every download, every shared episode, and every thoughtful conversation sparked by this podcast reminds us why this work matters.

As we step into a new year, we carry these stories with us—and we look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and connect with you in the year ahead.

“Applying AI: Risks and Benefits in Health Science Education” is presented by a team of experts from University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC): Peter Johnson, MISLT, Head of Research and Learning; Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan, MLS, AHIP-D, Biomedical Librarian; and Perry T. Weidling BSN, MLIS, Research and Learning Librarian.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly shifting how information and evidence is discovered, accessed, and utilized in academic health education teaching and instruction environments by both educators and learners. This shift extends to both the curriculum and clinical levels within evidence-based health education programs and represents opportunities and risks that librarians and health information professionals must be aware of and address to continue effectively meeting educator and learner support needs.

Join University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) librarians as they discuss the foundational knowledge of AI, specific roles and benefits AI can bring to health education, and the ethical concerns, trends, and risk mitigations librarians and information professionals should remain aware of as they continue to teach and support learning within health education spaces.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov

To claim MLA CE: http://www.nnlm.gov/hb1025

“A Fireside Chat with Margaret Foster and the team at Texas A&M: Systematic Reviews”is presented by a team of experts from Texas A&M University: Margaret J. Foster, MS, MPH, Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Dissemination Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses at the Medical Sciences Library; Kyle M. Holland, Information Specialist with the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses; Esmeralda G. Rodgers, MLIS, AHIP, Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian at the Medical Sciences Library; and Dani LaPreze, MLS, MS, is an Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian at the Medical Sciences Library.

Join Margaret Foster and the experts from The Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses at the Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University, for an insightful and informal session on systematic reviews!

The first part of the presentation provides an update on emerging standards and best practices for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into systematic reviews. Discover practical workflows and applications, along with a frank discussion of the challenges involved. The remainder of the session is dedicated to answering audience-submitted questions about systematic reviews.

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov.

To claim MLA CE: http://www.nnlm.gov/hb0925

“Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice: Enhancing patient outcomes" is presented by Robyn Kovacs, MS, RDN, LD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at UNT Health Fort Worth.

Although a significant proportion of Americans live with one or more chronic disease, the critical role of nutrition in risk reduction and disease management is often underappreciated. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based approach used for the management of a variety of health conditions. Despite its effectiveness in enhancing individual health and well-being, MNT is often underutilized.

This presentation introduces participants to the foundational principles of MNT and highlights how it differs from general nutrition education or wellness advice. Attendees gain insight into the specialized role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the development of an individualized plan of care and nutrition therapy interventions. This session explores conditions such as diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders, for which MNT is particularly effective. Finally, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration is discussed by highlighting how the integration of MNT provided by the RDN, as part of the healthcare team, contributes to improved patient/client outcomes.

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice. This presentation addresses increasing health information and the NNLM goal to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov

To claim MLA CE: http://www.nnlm.gov/hb0825

3D Printing Basics" is presented by Marlo Brown, reference librarian at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. This presentation covers the basics of 3D printing. Attendees will learn why they might want to purchase a 3D printer and what to look for in a printer. They will also learn what they need to get started in 3D printing and how even a basic 3D printer can be useful in a medical setting.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov

In a special break from our usual Health Bytes programming, NNLM Region 3 is proud to present a previously unheard episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, a series exploring how NNLM engages with communities throughout the United States. We are so grateful to the team who produced this insightful piece and we hope you enjoy it.

For more NNLM Discovery Podcast content, visit www.nnlm.gov/podcast.

"Navigating Systematic Reviews with AI: Best Practices and Challenges" is presented by Margaret Foster, MS, MPH, Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses, Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University.

As the newest disruptor, AI has everyone considering its place in our daily work. For those conducting evidence syntheses, such as systematic reviews, there are numerous tasks which AI has the potential to automate or at least enhance. This webinar will provide practical guidance and discussion of the promise and challenges in using AI while conducting reviews.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov

Evaluation Link: https://www.nnlm.gov/HBO125

This webinar was originally presented on April, 9, 2025.

In our final episode of the series, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Ross – she helps us better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia, and what new technologies are helping to treat and even diagnose the disease.