Tracy
@tcshields.bsky.social
personal account | opinions are my own and all that | too curious for my own good | avid reader (no, I probably won't share because y'all might get judgey) | she/her | #medlibs 🦀 #EvidenceSynthesis #SystematicReviews | 🌈 🌻
May her name forever be spoken in remembrance for all she shared in this life.
February 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
May her name forever be spoken in remembrance for all she shared in this life.
Reposted by Tracy
Friends, if you were waiting to check in on a bud, but keep delaying: do not delay, check in. Tell your friends you love and care about them, and if you’re thinking: I should reach out.
REACH OUT.
REACH OUT.
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Friends, if you were waiting to check in on a bud, but keep delaying: do not delay, check in. Tell your friends you love and care about them, and if you’re thinking: I should reach out.
REACH OUT.
REACH OUT.
I swear, the hardest part of any job that I've had is the annual performance review and setting goals.
February 4, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I swear, the hardest part of any job that I've had is the annual performance review and setting goals.
[Watched] This video claims Claude is now better at finding literature review than most AI academic search engines including Undermind, Elicit and a Google Scholar labs, SciSpace (1)
youtu.be/rKhwikQe26w?...
youtu.be/rKhwikQe26w?...
How Claude Compares to Elicit, Consensus, and Undermind
YouTube video by Moara
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Very cool! The visuals really tell a story.
January 29, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Very cool! The visuals really tell a story.
Yeah, that's weird. It is my understanding that the old MeSH term should map to/be replaced by the new one. I could be wrong though... any other #medlibs have ideas? I would contact the help desk about what you found and ask what is happening.
January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Yeah, that's weird. It is my understanding that the old MeSH term should map to/be replaced by the new one. I could be wrong though... any other #medlibs have ideas? I would contact the help desk about what you found and ask what is happening.
it gets better 🙃
www.statnews.com/2026/01/28/s...
www.statnews.com/2026/01/28/s...
Why some hospitals are making their own ChatGPTs for patient records
Some large health systems are building their own AI-powered chatbots to make it easier for their clinicians to query patients' health records.
www.statnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM
it gets better 🙃
www.statnews.com/2026/01/28/s...
www.statnews.com/2026/01/28/s...
Feb 2010 in Nashville, I drove through snow to take a friend that had abdominal pain to the ER. Next day, the melt refroze into black ice. I slipped on it while taking out the trash, ended up at the same ER with 3 fractures - dominant side shoulder, both wrists. Huge mess. Winter weather is no joke.
Just saw a TikTok comment that said “Nobody should be panicking it’s never that serious” and to that I say, get back to us after you slip on half an inch of ice, crack your skull, and nobody around you can drive on the roads
January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Feb 2010 in Nashville, I drove through snow to take a friend that had abdominal pain to the ER. Next day, the melt refroze into black ice. I slipped on it while taking out the trash, ended up at the same ER with 3 fractures - dominant side shoulder, both wrists. Huge mess. Winter weather is no joke.
"If a single click can irrevocably delete years of work, ChatGPT cannot, in my opinion and on the basis of my experience, be considered completely safe for professional use."
well, duh 🙄 #medlibs
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
well, duh 🙄 #medlibs
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
When two years of academic work vanished with a single click
After turning off ChatGPT’s ‘data consent’ option, Marcel Bucher lost the work behind grant applications, teaching materials and publication drafts. Here’s what happened next.
www.nature.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"If a single click can irrevocably delete years of work, ChatGPT cannot, in my opinion and on the basis of my experience, be considered completely safe for professional use."
well, duh 🙄 #medlibs
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
well, duh 🙄 #medlibs
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I'll send you the files and documentation of what I did. 🙂
January 22, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I'll send you the files and documentation of what I did. 🙂
So there you go - some new MeSH descriptors, some changes to old, and a lot less shenanigans than I feared. Thanks for joining me on this nerdy medical taxonomy journey.
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
So there you go - some new MeSH descriptors, some changes to old, and a lot less shenanigans than I feared. Thanks for joining me on this nerdy medical taxonomy journey.
And a few more random new #2026MeSH:
> Nursing Home Residents
> Cognitive Enhancement
> Reiki
> Tuberculosis Disease
> Royal Jelly
> Thermal Comfort
> Autoimmune-Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants
> Reverse Vaccinology
> Microneedle Drug Delivery
> Vestibular Migraine
> Nursing Home Residents
> Cognitive Enhancement
> Reiki
> Tuberculosis Disease
> Royal Jelly
> Thermal Comfort
> Autoimmune-Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants
> Reverse Vaccinology
> Microneedle Drug Delivery
> Vestibular Migraine
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
And a few more random new #2026MeSH:
> Nursing Home Residents
> Cognitive Enhancement
> Reiki
> Tuberculosis Disease
> Royal Jelly
> Thermal Comfort
> Autoimmune-Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants
> Reverse Vaccinology
> Microneedle Drug Delivery
> Vestibular Migraine
> Nursing Home Residents
> Cognitive Enhancement
> Reiki
> Tuberculosis Disease
> Royal Jelly
> Thermal Comfort
> Autoimmune-Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants
> Reverse Vaccinology
> Microneedle Drug Delivery
> Vestibular Migraine
new #2026MeSH : #EvidenceSynthesis [publication type]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Am I a little giddy about this? Maaaaybeee
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Am I a little giddy about this? Maaaaybeee
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : #EvidenceSynthesis [publication type]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Am I a little giddy about this? Maaaaybeee
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Am I a little giddy about this? Maaaaybeee
speaking of drugs... new #2026MeSH : Drug Dispensaries
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
There's a bunch of protein terms, Extrachromosomal DNA (interesting), but then... (drum roll please)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
There's a bunch of protein terms, Extrachromosomal DNA (interesting), but then... (drum roll please)
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
speaking of drugs... new #2026MeSH : Drug Dispensaries
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
There's a bunch of protein terms, Extrachromosomal DNA (interesting), but then... (drum roll please)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
There's a bunch of protein terms, Extrachromosomal DNA (interesting), but then... (drum roll please)
Looks like a few drugs have moved up from supplementary concept to full #2026MeSH descriptor:
Semaglutide
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Abacavir (I think this was supp con before?)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Semaglutide
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Abacavir (I think this was supp con before?)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Looks like a few drugs have moved up from supplementary concept to full #2026MeSH descriptor:
Semaglutide
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Abacavir (I think this was supp con before?)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Semaglutide
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Abacavir (I think this was supp con before?)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
new #2026MeSH : Plant-based Milk
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
For the vegetarians, vegans, and lactose intolerant. "Soy Milk" has been around as MeSH, but this is a broader term for (entry terms):
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Nut Milk
Oat Milk
Plant Milk
Rice Milk
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
For the vegetarians, vegans, and lactose intolerant. "Soy Milk" has been around as MeSH, but this is a broader term for (entry terms):
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Nut Milk
Oat Milk
Plant Milk
Rice Milk
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : Plant-based Milk
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
For the vegetarians, vegans, and lactose intolerant. "Soy Milk" has been around as MeSH, but this is a broader term for (entry terms):
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Nut Milk
Oat Milk
Plant Milk
Rice Milk
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
For the vegetarians, vegans, and lactose intolerant. "Soy Milk" has been around as MeSH, but this is a broader term for (entry terms):
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Nut Milk
Oat Milk
Plant Milk
Rice Milk
new #2026MeSH : Infographic
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
also Infographics as Topic
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
also Infographics as Topic
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : Infographic
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
also Infographics as Topic
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
also Infographics as Topic
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
new #2026MeSH : Respiratory Therapists
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
File this under "how was this not a term already?"
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
File this under "how was this not a term already?"
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : Respiratory Therapists
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
File this under "how was this not a term already?"
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
File this under "how was this not a term already?"
new #2026MeSH : Surrogacy
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
"A reproductive process where a SURROGATE MOTHER carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple."
Entry terms:
Gestational Surrogacy
Traditional Surrogacy
See also: Gestational Carriers (new in 2025)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
"A reproductive process where a SURROGATE MOTHER carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple."
Entry terms:
Gestational Surrogacy
Traditional Surrogacy
See also: Gestational Carriers (new in 2025)
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : Surrogacy
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
"A reproductive process where a SURROGATE MOTHER carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple."
Entry terms:
Gestational Surrogacy
Traditional Surrogacy
See also: Gestational Carriers (new in 2025)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
"A reproductive process where a SURROGATE MOTHER carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple."
Entry terms:
Gestational Surrogacy
Traditional Surrogacy
See also: Gestational Carriers (new in 2025)
new #2026MeSH : Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
I wonder if this is related to POTS.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
I wonder if this is related to POTS.
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
I wonder if this is related to POTS.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
I wonder if this is related to POTS.
new #2026MeSH : Sex Differences
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Entry Terms:
Gender Difference
Gender Differences
Sex Difference
Sexual Dichromatism
Gender Dimorphism
Sex Dimorphism
Sexual Dimorphism
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Entry Terms:
Gender Difference
Gender Differences
Sex Difference
Sexual Dichromatism
Gender Dimorphism
Sex Dimorphism
Sexual Dimorphism
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
new #2026MeSH : Sex Differences
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Entry Terms:
Gender Difference
Gender Differences
Sex Difference
Sexual Dichromatism
Gender Dimorphism
Sex Dimorphism
Sexual Dimorphism
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099...
Entry Terms:
Gender Difference
Gender Differences
Sex Difference
Sexual Dichromatism
Gender Dimorphism
Sex Dimorphism
Sexual Dimorphism
So now to some selected new #2026MeSH terms with occasional commentary and/or snark. I'm going to link to the MeSH database since that seems to have been working again and updated with the new terms. Yay!
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
So now to some selected new #2026MeSH terms with occasional commentary and/or snark. I'm going to link to the MeSH database since that seems to have been working again and updated with the new terms. Yay!
For example, #2026MeSH "Global Health" removes planetary health as an entry term. Compare 2025 meshb-prev.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui... to 2026 meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui...
At least WHO still exists as a MeSH term. I wondered if that would get changed or removed meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui...
At least WHO still exists as a MeSH term. I wondered if that would get changed or removed meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui...
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
For example, #2026MeSH "Global Health" removes planetary health as an entry term. Compare 2025 meshb-prev.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui... to 2026 meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui...
At least WHO still exists as a MeSH term. I wondered if that would get changed or removed meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui...
At least WHO still exists as a MeSH term. I wondered if that would get changed or removed meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui...
Before I get into new #2026MeSH terms, I want to say running this yielded some interesting info, like changes to synonyms. These changes matter because it impacts Automatic Term Mapping (as I understand it) and findability because of entry terms.
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Before I get into new #2026MeSH terms, I want to say running this yielded some interesting info, like changes to synonyms. These changes matter because it impacts Automatic Term Mapping (as I understand it) and findability because of entry terms.