February 20, 2010
Journal Watch - 10 February 2010
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine.
And Dish of the Week: Basil and the Dove
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February 10, 2010
Eyes on Evidence - February 2010
Eyes on Evidence is the free monthly e-bulletin from NHS Evidence, covering new evidence and implications for practice.
Contents for February 2010 issue are:
* Bobath - popular but may not be best for stroke
* new role for thiazolidinediones in diabetes?
* debate continues over role of off-pump CABG
* statins for children with heFH?
You can sign up to receive a copy at:
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/newsletterSignup.aspx
Back issues to January 2010 are now available in pdf format on the NHS Evidence website.
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Journal Watch - 6 February 2010
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine.
And Dish of the Week.: Crab
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February 5, 2010
Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus - 8 February 2009
Tinnitus (NHS Evidence - ENT and audiology)
www.library.nhs.uk/ent
Research on tinnitus continues to proliferate and this evidence update presents a concise summary of the latest expert-reviewed primary and secondary research, combined with a list of current therapeutic uncertainties to prioritise future research. Multiple databases have been searched to capture all emerging evidence for the period January-December 2009.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria
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Annual Evidence Update on Male Urinary Incontinence - 1 February 2010
Urinary incontinence (NHS Evidence - kidney diseases)
www.library.nhs.uk/kidney
The 2010 Annual Evidence Update on Male Urinary Incontinence has been launched, in advance of the publication of the NICE guidelines on the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men later this year. This AEU updates the high-quality evidence and commentaries presented in early 2009 on: post-prostatectomy and urinary incontinence; Botulinum Toxin A; conservative management; male and female quality of life studies; stress urinary incontinence and surgery; stress urinary incontinence and drug treatment; urgency urinary incontinence and surgery; and urgency urinary incontinence and drug treatment. The RCTs and lower level evidence published in 2009 on Botulinum Toxin A and male urinary incontinence are also presented.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria
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Annual Evidence Update on Urinary Incontinence - 1 February 2010
Urinary incontinence (NHS Evidence - kidney diseases; NHS Evidence - women's health)
www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth
This 2010 Evidence Update builds on the accumulated knowledge-base and provides up-to-date summaries of the latest evidence in the management of stress and urge urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. Specific topics include: sacral neuromodulation for urinary storage and voiding dysfunction; pharmacotherapy for stress urinary incontinence; the use of botulinum toxin in the management of overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), and conservative management of stress urinary incontinence.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Journal Watch - January 2010
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine.
And Plant of the Week.
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NHS Institute Alert - February 2010
NHS Institute Alert is a current awareness bulletin which provides NHS innovation and improvement leaders with the latest evidence in key improvement topics, to improve practice in innovation, quality, safety and leadership. Topics covered are:
Commissioning
Cost and quality
Improvement
Innovation
Knowledge improvement and research
Leadership for innovation and improvement
Management of change
Patient experience
Patient safety
For a copy of the February alert, please contact the library.
You can sign up to receive your own direct email copy at NHS Institute Alert
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January 21, 2010
Annual Evidence Update on Patient and Carer Involvement in Chronic Disease - 18 January 2010
Annual Evidence Update on Patient and Carer Involvement in Chronic Disease (NHS Evidence - supportive and palliative care)
www.library.nhs.uk/palliative
The
is second Annual Evidence Update collects together the best current knowledge on self care in chronic disease management. Key resources from a small sample of chronic conditions, together with the End of Life Care setting are placed within the general theme of user involvement in health services.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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December 15, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Spinal Disease - 14 December 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Spinal Disease (NHS Evidence - trauma and orthopaedics)
www.library.nhs.uk/trauma_orthopaedics
NHS Evidence - trauma and orthopaedics in conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Collection have produced an Annual Evidence Update on Spinal Diseases. Included in this Evidence Update are guidelines and systematic reviews published within the last year covering low back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, disc herniation and spinal fractures. This topic should be of particular interest to all health professionals working in this field.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Familial Hypercholesterolaemia - 14 December 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (NHS Evidence - genetic conditions)
www.library.nhs.uk/geneticconditions
This Update on Familial hypercholesterolaemia presents the results of a search for new evidence published since NICE clinical guidance 71, Identification and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia, was published in August 2008. This update includes a list of relevant guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and selected randomised controlled trials, along with a commentary written by an expert in the field.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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December 9, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Malignancies Post Kidney Transplant - 7 December 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Malignancies Post Kidney Transplant (NHS Evidence - kidney diseases and male urogenital disorders)
www.library.nhs.uk/kidney
The 2009 Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD) in Renal Transplant Patients uses the latest guidelines on PTLD in Adult Solid Organ Transplant Recipients from the British Committee for Standards in Haematology and the British Transplant Society as a starting point, to retrieve evidence on this topic from 2004, and presents on the following topics: Science, Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment.
This AEU includes commentaries by Drs David Goldsmith and Edward Sharples to help healthcare professionals to improve their understanding of this condition.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Alcoholic Liver Disease - 7 December 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Alcoholic Liver Disease (NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases)
www.library.nhs.uk/gastroliver
NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases has published its first Evidence Update on alcoholic liver diseases. Alcohol misuse produces a spectrum of liver injury ranging from simple fatty change through alcoholic hepatitis to cirrhosis and, in some 20% of individuals, to hepatocellular carcinoma. An overview of the best systematic reviews and selected primary research from the past two years is presented, along with commentary from experts in the field. There are also links to useful policy documents and other items of interest.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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December 4, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Special Care Dentistry - 30 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Special Care Dentistry (NHS Evidence - oral health)
www.library.nhs.uk/oralhealth
Since the first Evidence Update on this topic in September 2008, Special Care Dentistry has been officially designated a dental speciality. The latest Update is presented in the week that the two professional societies for special care dentistry hold their meetings (British Society for Disability and Oral Health and British Society of Gerodontology).
The Update brings together new guidance and systematic reviews relevant to Special Care Dentistry that have been published since the last update, accompanied by a commentary on the evidence.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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December 2, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Stroke - 30 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Stroke (NHS Evidence - stroke)
www.library.nhs.uk/stroke
This Update covers new high quality evidence (mainly systematic reviews) on stroke rehabilitation. Despite evidence of its effectiveness in reducing mortality and long term disability rehabilitation is often seen as a 'Cinderella service': underfunded, understaffed, and with a low profile compared to care at the 'hi-tech' end of the spectrum of care.
The National Stroke Strategy sets Quality Markers (QM) across the spectrum of stroke care. QM 10 sets out the ambition for rehabilitation:
"People who had had strokes access high-quality rehabilitation and, with their carer, receive support from stroke-skilled services as soon as possible after they have a stroke, available in hospital, immediately after transfer from hospital and for as long as they need it."
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on HIV/AIDs - 30 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on HIV/AIDs (NHS Evidence - infections)
www.library.nhs.uk/infections
The launch of the second Annual Evidence Update on HIV coincides with World AIDS Day on 1st December 2009.
This year's focus is on HIV and children, due to the publication in 2009 on guidance around the testing of children with HIV positive parents. Sub topics within this include:
* Mother to child transmission
* HIV testing in children
* Management of HIV in adolescents and children.
Experts in the field provide summaries on these subtopics, and links to other useful websites are also available.
Feedback about the resources included in this update is welcome.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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November 25, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Supportive and Palliative Care in Chronic Lung Disease - 23 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Supportive and Palliative Care in Chronic Lung Disease (NHS Evidence - supportive and palliative care)
www.library.nhs.uk/palliative
The Update collects together the best new knowledge covering two key symptoms which affect most patients - cough and dyspnoea (breathlessness). The review of the literature encompasses recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms of these symptoms as well as their management using drugs, physical, nursing and other non-pharmacological methods.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma - 23 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma (NHS Evidence - eyes and vision)
www.library.nhs.uk/eyes
This update will present the evidence published since the 2008 update on the following topics:
* Diagnosis,
* Monitoring/follow up,
* Treatment (medical, surgical and laser),
* Patient education,
* Service provision,
* Routine NHS information.
The topics are supported by commentaries which include the key messages from the NICE guideline on Chronic Open Angle Glaucoma published in April this year.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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November 17, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Oral Cancer - 16 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Oral Cancer (NHS Evidence - oral health)
www.library.nhs.uk/oralhealth
15-21 November 2009 is Mouth Cancer Awareness Week and NHS Evidence - oral health presents an update bringing together recent evidence on oral cancer. This is the third Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on the topic. It presents new guidance and systematic reviews that have been published since November 2008. Accompanying this update is a commentary from David Conway, Clinical Senior Lecturer at Glasgow University Dental School and Honorary Consultant in Dental Public Health at NHS National Services Scotland (NSS).
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Lung Cancer - 16 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Lung Cancer (NHS Evidence - cancer)
www.library.nhs.uk/cancer
This is the 5th Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on lung cancer and presents the results of the new evidence that has been published since the previous AEU in November 2008. This year there are a number of interesting commentaries by members of the expert panel. These include:
1. Causes, risks and prevention by John Field and colleagues, Roy Castle, Lung Cancer Research Programme. This highlights socioeconomic factors, respiratory disease risk factors, genetic susceptibility risks and details about a recently developed lung cancer risk prediction modelling tool, currently being assessed in a primary care setting.
2. Biological agents in non-small cell lung cancer by Ekaterini Boleti and Michael Cullen. This commentary provides an overview of the emerging studies in this challenging treatment area and discusses the need for further trials to inform routine practice so that these patients benefit from optimal, cost-effective treatment.
3. Heparin and survival in cancer by Fergus Macbeth. This review looks at the effect of heparin on patients with small cell lung and other types of cancer.
4. Second line chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer by Sarah Danson. The importance of better treatments for relapsed small cell lung cancer is addressed in this commentary.
5. ERS/ESTS taskforce guidelines on fitness for radical surgery by Eric Lim and David Baldwin. New guidelines from Europe have been published on fitness for radical therapy and the authors look at the recommendations and highlight the complexities of the issues addressed.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on COPD - 16 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on COPD (NHS Evidence - respiratory)
www.library.nhs.uk/respiratory
Coinciding with World COPD day on 18 November, the evidence update highlights the new evidence published within the last 12 months. An invited commentary discusses any new developments in COPD.
It is anticipated the Annual Evidence Update pages will be further updated in early 2010 when the National Strategy for COPD is published, along with further invited commentaries.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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November 16, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Lower Back Pain - 16 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Lower Back Pain (NHS Evidence - complementary and alternative medicine)
www.library.nhs.uk/cam
This third Annual Evidence update aims to present a comprehensive collection of up-to-date information that has been subject to rigorous selection criteria. Ssearches have been carried out in a number of databases, covering the period from August 2008 to September 2009. This update includes a list of relevant guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and selected randomised controlled trials, along with commentaries from experts.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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November 10, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Diabetes - 9 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Diabetes (NHS Evidence - diabetes)
www.library.nhs.uk/diabetes
The third Annual Evidence Update on Diabetes identifies new relevant systematic reviews on diabetes published between September 2008 and September 2009. For ease of use, the new evidence has been classified under the following topic headings: co-morbidities, complications, delivery of care, diagnosis/classification, economics, genetics, gestational diabetes, patients, pre-diabetes including metabolic syndrome, pregnancy, prevention/causes/risk, screening, and treatments. As in previous years, the clinical lead of NHS Evidence - diabetes, Dr Roger Gadsby, provides an overall commentary. Also this year, expert commentaries have been invited on the topics of diabetes nursing, diabetic nephropathy, genetics and dietetics.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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November 5, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Psoriatic Arthritis - 2 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Psoriatic Arthritis (NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal)
www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal
NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal, after conducting a literature search of PubMed, AMED, BNI, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsychINFO using the SIGN filter and PubMed systematic review filter with limits of Human and English Language, retrieved 66 records for the year 2008 - 2009. After filtering these records, only 15 were deemed to be systematic reviews. These were forwarded to the Clinical Lead, Dr Ray Armstrong, and Dr Philip Helliwell who found that many of the reviews were not particularly focused on psoriatic arthritis and that after examination, the material was felt to be insufficiently important to warrant an evidence update at present. Therefore, it was decided that NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal would not produce an Annual Evidence Update for 2009, but that the literature would be again reviewed in 2010.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Psoriasis - 2 November 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Psoriasis (NHS Evidence - skin disorders)
www.library.nhs.uk/skin
NHS Evidence - skin disorders has published its third Annual Evidence Update on Psoriasis, with the results of a search for new guidance and systematic reviews published since the 2008 Annual Evidence Update. The usual "what's new" analysis, discussing the new evidence and its implications for clinical practice, has been written by Professor Chris Griffiths and his team from Manchester University.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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October 26, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on System Reform - 26 October 2009
Annual Evidence Update on System Reform (NHS Evidence - health management)
www.library.nhs.uk/healthManagement
The Annual Evidence Update (AEU) from the Health Management Specialist Collection on NHS System Reform provides an opportunity to bring together up-to-date knowledge and evidence about several key strands of NHS reform published since our last AEU on system reform in October 2008. The key strands are:
* patient choice
* payment by results
* commissioning
* foundation trusts
* alternative providers (including independent and third sector)
* regulation
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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October 19, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Ethnicity/Inequality - 19 October 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Ethnicity / Inequality (NHS Evidence - ethnicity and health)
www.library.nhs.uk/ethnicity
The Ethnicity and health Specialist Collection will run an Annual Evidence Update in the week beginning 19 October which will feature four exclusive articles based on current evidence:
* Obesity and south Asian children (Dr Monica Lakhanpaul)
* Cancer among BME groups - perspective of the National Cancer Action Team (Paula Lloyd)
* Mental Health (Professor Kamaldeep Bhui)
* Ethnic groups and prescribing - pharmacovigilance and genetic diversity (Professor Larry Goodyear)
You can also visit the collection for information on ethnic groups and A/H1N1 "swine flu".
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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October 11, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Breast Cancer - 12 October 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Breast Cancer (NHS Evidence - cancer)
www.library.nhs.uk/cancer
This is the fifth Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Breast Cancer. It presents the results of a search for new guidance and systematic reviews that have appeared since October 2008. This Update provides commentaries from the Breast Cancer Advisory Panel, which comprises leading health professionals in breast cancer care.
Examples of topic areas covered include:
- Sentinel node identification and classification after neoadjuvant chemotherapy-a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Magnetic resonance imaging of ductal carcinoma in situ: what is its clinical application?
- Breast cancer presentation and survival in relation to ethnicity and social deprivation
- Fertility Related Concerns of Women with Breast Cancer
- Management of hot flushes for women with treatment-induced menopause
The AEU will bring together significant new evidence, links to patient information and external resources in order to fully cover the last twelve months of clinical and research-based activity in breast cancer.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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October 7, 2009
Journal Watch - 6 October 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page
This time, Poem of the Week (instead of Plant): Wordsworth's 'The Leech-gatherer'
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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October 5, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Depression - 5 October 2009
Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Depression (NHS Evidence - complementary and alternative medicine)
www.library.nhs.uk/cam
The aim of the 2009 Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Depression is to identify, organise and present the most up-to-date evidence for this topic. It will include a summary of the evidence from systematic reviews and RCTs published between July 2008 and August 2009. This update is linked to the 2009 Annual Evidence Update on Depression hosted by NHS Evidence - mental health.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Depression - 5 October 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Depression (NHS Evidence - mental health)
www.library.nhs.uk/mentalhealth
The Depression Annual Evidence Update (AEU) for 2009 contains the best available evidence published on depression since January 2008.
The AEU is divided up into sections on:
- Incidence and Prevalence
- Diagnosis, Prevention and Screening
- Pharmacological Treatments
- Psychological Therapies
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments
- Populations and Settings
- Genetics
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Heart Failure - 5 October 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Heart Failure (NHS Evidence - cardiovascular)
www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular
NHS Evidence - cardiovascular publishes its Annual Evidence Update on Heart Failure on 5th October. This update for health professionals and patients will include guidance and systematic reviews published since the 2008 update, together with the latest website resources. A team of expert reviewers will summarise advances in diagnosis and treatments, providing healthcare professionals with easy access to the latest evidence.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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October 2, 2009
NHS Institute Alert newsletter, October 2009
The NHS Institute Alert is a current awareness bulletin which highlights latest research and publications. Its aim is to provide NHS innovation and improvement leaders with the latest evidence in key improvement topics and, by doing this, improve practice in innovation, quality, safety and leadership.
Read issue 4 here
You can sign up to receive your own direct email copy at NHS Institute Alert
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October 1, 2009
Journal Watch - 1 October 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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September 24, 2009
Journal Watch - 24 September 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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September 17, 2009
Eyes on Evidence - September 2009
Eyes on Evidence is the e-bulletin from NHS Evidence.
Issue 5, September 2009 is now available.
Contents:
- Diabetic retinopathy - intravitreal injections
- Diabetic macular oedema - vitrectomy
- Migraine - acupuncture
- Migraine - dexamethasone
- Tinnitus - cognitive behavioural therapy
- Accreditation update
- Guest editorial: chronic kidney disease
- Your questions answered
To sign up for your own emailed copy, contact contactus@evidence.nhs.uk
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September 9, 2009
Journal Watch - 8 September 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page (and this week includes an interesting recipe for fungi and octopus.)
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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Into Practice - September 2009
The NICE newsletter for implementers
Read the September 2009 issue here
In this issue:
- Start as you mean to go on!
- Remember your ABC...
- Consultant's catch-up
- Shared learning update
- Latest implementation tools
- Coming up next month
- ERNIE update
- Recommendation reminders
- Newsflash
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September 2, 2009
Journal Watch - 1 September 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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August 28, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Headache - 24 August 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Headache
(NHS Evidence - neurological conditions)
www.library.nhs.uk/neurological
The Neurological Conditions Specialist Collection launched its second Annual Evidence Update on Headache on 24 August, in time for National Migraine Awareness Week (6-12 September 2009). The Neurological Conditions Specialist Collection Project Team has carried out a systematic literature search on headache to identify all high level evidence published since the date of the last headache Annual Evidence Update in 2008, including guidelines, systematic reviews, health technology assessments and economic evaluations.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Diabetic Retinopathy - 24 August 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Diabetic Retinopathy
(NHS Evidence - diabetes)
www.library.nhs.uk/diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the most common cause of blindness in working age people in the UK. The annual evidence update on Diabetic Retinopathy provides an opportunity to present an up-to-date comprehensive collection of information that has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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August 26, 2009
Journal Watch - 24 August 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
Posted by S.Austin at 12:39 PM | Comments(0)
August 19, 2009
Journal Watch - 18 August 2009
The latest edition of Journal Watch is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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August 17, 2009
CancerStats - recent publications
Statistical Information Team, Cancer Research UK
CancerStats report: Breast Cancer - UK 2009
Cancer inequalities - the excess burden of cancer in men in the UK
Cancer incidence and survival by major ethnic group, England, 2002-2006
You can also read the latest news from the Statistical Information Team, including new publications available and updates to cancer statistics on the web, in the CancerStats Newsletter
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August 12, 2009
Eyes on Evidence - August 2009
Eyes on Evidence is the e-bulletin from NHS Evidence.
Issue 4, August 2009 is now available.
In this issue:
- Walking proved to strengthen bones
- Evidence for lung biopsy technique G-CSF may reduce diabetic amputation
- Don't delay hip surgery
- Dental treatment during pregnancy
- Accreditation update
- Standardising cancer dataGuest editorial: Vitamin D and MS
- Your questions answered
- Viewpoint
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Into Practice - August 2009
The NICE newsletter for implementers
Read the August 2009 issue here
In this issue:
- How to use NICE guidance to commission high quality services
- Local Self-injury Service receives NICE recognition
- Consultants' catch-up
- Shared learning update
- Latest implementation tools
- Coming up next month
- ERNIE update
- Recommendation reminders
- Free education tools
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July 21, 2009
Journal Watch
Just a reminder that Richard Lehman's Journal Watch is still available on the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine website - click on Journal Watch on the home page.
Journal Watch is described as "A personal comment on articles from the main medical journals selected for their interest to doctors (and others)" - it's interesting, readable and humorous and provides nutshell appraisals of papers from JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and Archives of Internal Medicine. And Plant of the Week.
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July 12, 2009
Into Practice - July 2009
The NICE newsletter for implementers
Read the July 2009 issue here
In this issue:
- Audit and mental health
- Remember that guidance about ... need a reminder?
- Consultant's catch-up
- Shared learning update
- Latest implementation tools
- Coming up next month
- Supporting GPs in the implementation of NICE guidance in Bournemouth and Poole
- Recommendation reminders
- Win cash prizes to support the implementation of NICE guidance in your workplace
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July 3, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Osteoporosis - 29 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Osteoporosis
(NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal)
www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal
At the end of June, NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal released their latest Annual Evidence Update on Osteoporosis. As previously they have sifted the publications in this area in the 12 months up to the end of May 2009 and have concentrated on highlighting systematic reviews, these being the most reliable and least biased evidence available to guide practice and improve knowledge in this area. We hope that you will take a look and your feedback would be very welcome.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities - 29 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities
(NHS Evidence - learning disabilities)
www.library.nhs.uk/learningdisabilities
People with learning disabilities have a higher level of health needs than the general population, many of which are unmet. The Learning Disability Health Needs Annual Evidence Update provides evidence summaries and bibliographies of published research for some key health issues:·
- Cancer
- Challenging behaviour
- Coronary heart disease
- Epilepsy
- Respiratory illness
- Visual Impairment and People with Learning Disabilities
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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June 19, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Oesophago-gastric Cancers - 22 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Oesophago-gastric Cancers (NHS Evidence - cancer and NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases)
www.library.nhs.uk/cancer and www.library.nhs.uk/gastroliver
This is the first Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Oesophago-gastric cancers and is a collaboration between NHS Evidence - cancer and NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases. It presents the results of a search for new guidance and systematic reviews that have appeared in the last 2 years. As this is first AEU in this topic area an overview will be presented, highlighting significant new evidence, together with other important resources. Commentaries will be sought for the AEU in 2010.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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June 17, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Age Related Macular Degeneration - 15 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Age Related Macular Degeneration (NHS Evidence - eyes and vision)
www.library.nhs.uk/eyes
The Age Related Macular Degeneration Annual Evidence Update (AEU) is available from 15 June 2009. A collection of the evidence that has emerged since the 2008 AEU will be presented under a number of topics reflecting aspects of the care pathway. The evidence will be categorised into secondary publications (systematic reviews and meta-analyses), interventional studies (randomised control trials and clinical control trials) and observational studies. The emphasis of the AEU will be on the sight threatening or visually impairing forms of age-related macular degeneration.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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June 12, 2009
Into Practice - June 2009
The NICE newsletter for implementers
Read the June 2009 issue here
In this issue:
- New commissioning guides
- An introduction to NICE's new role in the QOF
- Consultant's catch-up
- Shared learning update
- Latest implementation tools
- Coming up next month
- Prostate cancer
- Recommendation reminders
- Survey
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June 9, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Drugs Misuse - 8 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Drugs Misuse (NHS Evidence - National Library for Public Health)
www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth
The National Library for Public Health will run its first Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on drugs misuse from 8 June 2009. The theme for this first update is drugs misuse treatment in offender populations. We have teamed up with experts from the Addictions Centre based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London to evaluate the evidence and put it into context. The AEU runs in conjunction with the Home Office Drugs Week.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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June 3, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Atrial Fibrillation - 1 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Atrial Fibrillation (NHS Evidence - cardiovascular)
www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and if left untreated is a significant risk factor for stroke and other morbidities. NICE published a guideline on management of AF in June 2006. The NHS Evidence - cardiovascular team has systematically identified high quality evidence that has appeared since then, and presents this with summaries written by leading experts in the field.
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - 1 June 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (NHS Evidence - women's health)
www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth
This update aims to provide clinicians with the most up-to-date knowledge on the diagnosis and management of heavy menstrual bleeding.
We know that it is very difficult for busy clinicians to keep up-to-date with the huge volume of literature that is published each year and so the women's health specialist collection does this for you so that you don't have to!
Background to the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections and Annual Evidence Updates
The specialist collections have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each specialist collection identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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April 30, 2009
NHS Evidence launched today - 30 April 2009
NHS Evidence has been launched today (as planned!)
Provided by NICE, it is now the portal for authoritative clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practices. It provides access to a range of information, including primary research literature, practical implementation tools, guidelines and policy documents - and incorporates the former National Library for Health with all its resources and the Specialist Libraries collections.
For more information about the background to NHS Evidence, see About us.
For access to NLH resources, see the 'Conduct a Specialist Search' tab on the NHS Evidence home page.
More to follow on NLH when I've had a closer look .......
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April 29, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Rheumatoid Arthritis - 27 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Rheumatoid Arthritis (Musculoskeletal Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal
The team responsible for the Musculoskeletal Specialist Library has searched the literature for high quality Rheumatoid Arthritis evidence that has accumulated within the last year. We have focused on guidance and systematic reviews published before March 2009. As in recent years the majority of publications relate to various aspects of treatment with biologics. Although this constitutes an increasing proportion of the clinical activity in relation to this disease, we should not lose sight of other important developments and various aspects of rheumatoid disease management feature prominently in our update. It might seem obvious that patients should be able to expect the same high standard of care from the NHS wherever they are located in the UK but the fact that their experience varies greatly has been highlighted in a report from the Kings Fund. This would be justifiable if there was no evidence to guide practice but this is far from being the case. Perhaps the most important publication during the year has been the NICE Guideline on Rheumatoid Arthritis. The widespread implementation of this guidance has the potential to greatly improve the lives and outlook of very many patients with this devastating disease.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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April 27, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Failure to Cope in Old Age - Supporting People - 27 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Failure to Cope in Old Age - Supporting People (Later Life Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/laterlife
This Annual Evidence Update from the Later Life Specialist Library will focus on the challenges with independent living faced by people in later life. The Annual Evidence Update will identify systematic reviews, guidelines and important policy documents. Carer support will also be considered.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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April 21, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Obesity - 20 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Obesity (Public Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth
The Public Health Specialist Library has updated last year's Obesity Annual Evidence Update focussing on the same topic of Childhood Obesity: Surveillance and Prevention. There has been a lot of new evidence published in these areas, especially in regards to prevention in terms of diet, physical activity, and protection due to breast feeding and early childhood health and diet. The National Obesity Observatory have reviewed the evidence and written summaries about what this means for current programmes and schemes such as the National Childhood Measurement Programme.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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April 20, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Acupuncture - 20 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Acupuncture (Complementary and Alternative Medicine Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cam
The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Specialist Library presents an Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Acupuncture from 20 April. The Library has carried out a comprehensive search of a number of databases and used strict selection criteria for the identified studies, in order to base the annual update on the best current evidence available. This update provides a summary of systematic reviews, large RCTs and other relevant studies published in the twelve months since the 2008 AEU on Acupuncture.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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April 14, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Schizophrenia - 14 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Schizophrenia (Mental Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalhealth
The Mental Health Specialist Library has produced an Annual Evidence Update on Schizophrenia. The section on the Mental Health Specialist Library site brings together the latest evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews, important primary research, service development literature and patient information.
The symptoms and experience of schizophrenia are often distressing and the effects of the illness are pervasive, with a significant number of people continuing to experience long-term disability. Schizophrenia can have a major detrimental effect on people's personal, social and occupational lives, placing a heavy burden on individuals and their carers, as well as potentially large demands on the healthcare system.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Cardiac Rehabilitation - 14 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Cardiac Rehabilitation (Cardiovascular Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular
This is the second Annual Evidence Update on cardiac rehabilitation produced by the Cardiovascular Specialist Library with the results of new systematic reviews and other relevant information published since the first Annual Evidence Update in June 2008. There is also a "what's new" analysis discussing new evidence and its implications for clinical practice.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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April 6, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Colorectal Cancer - 6 April 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Colorectal Cancer (Cancer Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cancer
The latest Annual Evidence Update on Colorectal Cancer runs from 6 to 10 April and coincides with Bowel Cancer Awareness month. The Annual Evidence Update consists of all relevant systematic reviews and national guidelines that have emerged in the twelve months since last year's Annual Evidence Update. These are the topic areas covered this year:
* Causes, risks and prevention
* Assessment and diagnosis
* Treatment and disease management
* Service delivery and standards
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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March 31, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Pain - 30 March 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Pain (Supportive and Palliative Care Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/palliative
This Annual Evidence Update collects together the latest high quality evidence on three important aspects of pain in supportive and palliative care: Cannabinoids for pain management, Pain management in dementia, Pain and cancer survivorship.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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March 24, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease - 23 March 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/gastroliver
The NLH Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library project team has carried out a systematic search on Inflammatory Bowel Disease to identify all high level evidence published in the past year, namely guidelines, systematic reviews, health technology assessments and economic evaluations. Leading experts from around the UK have read and appraised these for their validity and relevance to the busy clinician. A list of the most useful papers, along with commentary from the experts, is available on the site.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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March 23, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Tuberculosis - 23 March 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Tuberculosis (Infections Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/infections
The Infections Specialist Library in collaboration with the National Knowledge Service - TB launched its Annual Evidence Update on Tuberculosis on 23 March 2009. This was timed to coincide with World TB Day on 24 March 2009.
This Annual Evidence Update's message is derived from the Stop TB Partnership's focus for this year, which is "Simply, Stopping TB". Subtopics include:
1. Vaccines to prevent TB
2. Treatment Completion
3. Line probe assays
4. HIV testing in TB clinics
Experts in the field provide commentaries on these subtopics, and links to other useful websites are also provided.
We welcome feedback about the resources included in this update - please contact us if you would like to comment.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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March 9, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Prostate Cancer - 9 March 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Prostate Cancer (Cancer Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cancer
The 2009 Annual Evidence Update on prostate cancer is the second the Cancer Specialist Library has prepared. The Annual Evidence Update consists of all relevant systematic reviews and national guidelines that have emerged in the twelve months since the Prostate Cancer Annual Evidence Update in March 2008. These are the topic areas covered this year:
* Causes, risks and prevention
* Screening
* Assessment and diagnosis
* Treatment and disease management
* Service delivery and standards
This year's Annual Evidence Update is live from Monday 9 March and coincides with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PDF file).
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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March 2, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Dysmenorrhoea and Endometriosis - 2 March 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Dysmenorrhoea and Endometriosis (Women's Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth
The next Annual Evidence Update from the Women's Health Specialist Library will focus on both endometriosis and dysmenorrhoea. The update aims to provide clinicians with the most up-to-date knowledge on the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and dysmenorrhoea. We know that it is very difficult for busy clinicians to keep up-to-date with the huge volume of literature that is published each year and so the Women's Health Specialist Library does this for you so that you don't have to!
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Acne - 2 March 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Acne (Skin Disorders Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin
The NLH Skin Disorders Specialist Library published its third Annual Evidence Update on Acne Vulgaris (common acne) on 2 March 2009. As last year, the search for new evidence has been extended to randomised controlled trials as well as systematic reviews, because so few new systematic reviews have been published. Also included is our usual "what's new" commentary and an updated version of our mapping by topic of systematic reviews on acne published since 1999.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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February 23, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on on Chest Pain - 23 February 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Chest Pain (Cardiovascular Diseases Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/
The Chest Pain annual evidence update (AEU) 2009 updates the previous AEU published in February 2007.
Chest pain is a common reason for patients seeking healthcare, often as an emergency. But not all chest pain is cardiac in origin, and (for example) the proportion of patients calling for an ambulance with chest pain who have proven heart attack is low – less than 10% in some studies. We have identified key systematic reviews and related documents to support clinicians and commissioners in identifying the best available, current evidence on this topic. NICE are due to publish guidance on chest pain in December 2009.
The Update includes commentaries from an Expert Group, chaired by our Clinical Lead, Professor Tom Quinn, from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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February 15, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Supportive and Palliative Care - 9 February 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Supportive and Palliative Care
(Supportive and Palliative Care Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/palliative/
The first Annual Evidence Update on 'Gastrointestinal symptoms in supportive and palliative care' is available on 9 February 2009. The best current evidence on three key topics is collected together: (a) Nausea and vomiting, (b) Constipation and (c) Bowel obstruction.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus - 9 February 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus(ENT and Audiology Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/ent/
Tinnitus research continues to proliferate and in conjunction with National Tinnitus Week, this evidence update presents a concise summary of the latest emerging evidence on various sub-topics, combined with a list of current therapeutic uncertainties to highlight research gaps. Sub-topics include:
• Aetiology
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Clinical Tools
• Patient Experiences
• Outcome Assessment
• Service Delivery
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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January 24, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Patient Safety - 24 January 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Patient Safety
(Patient and Public Involvement Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/ppi/
This Annual Evidence Update considers the issue of patient involvement in patient safety, which can be defined as: the actions that patients take to reduce the likelihood of medical errors and/or the actions that patients take to mitigate the effects of medical errors when they do occur. The Annual Evidence Update looks at the ways in which patients can help to improve patient safety, and also at the willingness of patients to perform safety-related behaviours.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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January 22, 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Patient and Carer Involvement in Chronic Disease - 19 January 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Patient and Carer Involvement in Chronic Disease
(Supportive and Palliative Care Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/palliative
This Annual Evidence Update collects together the best current knowledge on self care in chronic disease management. Key resources from a small sample of chronic conditions are placed within the general theme of user involvement in health services.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Annual Evidence Update on Urinary Incontinence - 19 January 2009
Annual Evidence Update on Urinary Incontinence (Kidney Diseases and Women's Health Specialist Libraries)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/kidney or http://www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth
The Kidney Diseases and Women’s Health Specialist Libraries are launching the first Urinary Incontinence Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Monday 19th January. Focusing on both male and female urinary incontinence this AEU brings together the latest evidence on the surgical, drug and conservative management of urge and stress incontinence and Overactive Bladder (OAB). Expert commentaries summarising the latest knowledge on various incontinence topics such as botox, post-prostatectomy and quality of life issues will be available.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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December 5, 2008
New@Networks - 4 December 2008
The latest newsletter from NHS Networks - issue 176 - is now available.
You can sign up to receive the New@Networks email newsletter direct at:
http://www.networks.nhs.uk/34.php
Contents:
** About NHS Networks
** News items
** Register of Networks
** Discussion
** Resources
About NHS Networks ...
NHS Networks is where clinicians, managers, leaders, innovators, Board members, policy makers, as well as patients and communities can all contribute to - and learn from - new thinking and new practice.
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November 28, 2008
Annual Evidence Update on Stroke - 2 December 2008
Stroke Specialist Library
http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke
This is the first Annual Evidence Update that has been undertaken on a stroke-related topic and it will be published to coincide with the UK Stroke Forum conference in Harrogate.
The Annual Evidence Update will focus on rehabilitation following a stroke, including Early Supported Discharge (ESD). Despite evidence of its effectiveness in reducing mortality and long term disability rehabilitation is often seen as a ‘Cinderella service’: under funded, understaffed, and with a low profile compared to care at the ‘hi-tech’ end of the spectrum of stroke care.
With the advice of our Expert Panel comprising a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and stroke physician, we have focused this AEU on a number of the key components of stroke rehabilitation set out in the National Stroke Strategy, together with relevant outcome measures and a focus on ESD.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates, which aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics. Annual Evidence Updates consist of the good quality evidence from a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period, plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in Annual Evidence Updates has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Sexual Health National Knowledge Week - December 2008
HIV/AIDs: behaviour change in high risk populations
National Library for Public Health 1 to 7 December
The National Library for Public Health presents its first Sexual Health National Knowledge Week (NKW) on HIV/AIDs: behaviour change in high risk populations. This has been timed to coincide with World HIV/AIDS Day on 1 December. The NKW has been prepared in collaboration with the British HIV Association. The NKW contains an annual evidence update on resources on the topic area and expert articles. It provides a one stop shop for those seeking the most up to date evidence and useful information on reducing the transmission of HIV and interventions for behaviour change in high risk populations.
The annual evidence update includes key documents published from January 2006 to October 2008. Two key documents were used as the starting point for identification of new evidence:
NICE Public health intervention guidance 3: NICE, 2007 [available at http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/PHI003guidance.pdf ]
Downing J et al. HIV prevention: a review of reviews assessing the effectiveness of Interventions to reduce the risk of sexual transmission 2006 [available at http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=download&o=38741 ]
A complimentary HIV/AIDs annual evidence update is available from the Infections Specialist Library focussing on virological methods, viral testing and promotion of HIV testing.
We welcome feedback about the resources included in this update - please contact us if you would like to comment.
Find out more at the National Library for Public Health or the Infections Infections Specialist Library.
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October 22, 2008
NICE e-newsletter - October 2008
NICE News, October 2008 - including links to this month's guidance.
Read newsletter here
October guidance:
Clinical guidelines
CG74 Prevention and treatment of surgical site infection
Technology appraisals
TA159 Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain of neuropathic or ischaemic origin
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August 12, 2008
Equality and Diversity in the North East - new report
Equality and Diversity in the North East : a statistical profile
NEEDP (North East Equality and Diversity Partnership)
August 2008
This report, prepared by the Centre for Public Policy at Northumbria University, provides an up-to-date and comprehensive statistical baseline of equality and diversity issues faced by different communities within the region. The full report, executive summary and appendices can be accessed on the NERIP (North East Regional Information Partnership) website at: http://www.nerip.com/reports_briefing.aspx?id=626
The report draws on a vast number of national and regional sources, enabling it to present statistical information about each of twelve identified population groups. It also describes the issues each group faces with regard to employment, crime and safety, education and skills, social capital, health and social care, housing and transport. The report concludes with a series of recommendations to improve the availability and quality of data relating to equality and diversity in the North East.
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July 30, 2008
Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS)- July 2008
NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) – updated topics July 2008
The PRODIGY guidance topics below have been reviewed and converted into CKS clinical topic structure, and are now available on the CKS website
* Ankylosing spondylitis
* Dyspepsia - proven non-ulcer
* Eczema - atopic
* Seborrhoeic dermatitis
* Sprains and strains
Feedback on draft topics is a key part in the knowledge development process for the Clinical Knowledge Summaries. In addition to feedback from experts, professional organizations and patient groups, we are particularly interested to receive feedback from healthcare professionals who use CKS. Find out more about Getting involved at:
http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/about/getting_involved/introduction
The draft topics listed below are now available for feedback:
* Carpal tunnel syndrome
* Diabetes - type 2
* Enuresis - nocturnal
* Erectile dysfunction
* Hiccups
* Leg cramps - unknown cause
* Warts - genital
* Varicocele
The draft topics below will be available for feedback mid-August 2008:
* Lipids management - drug treatment
* Cardiovascular disease - risk assessment and management
* Shoulder pain
* Breast pain
* Vitiligo
* Molluscum
* Obsessive compulsive disorder
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June 27, 2008
NPCRDC QOF reports
National Primary Care Research and Development Centre
The 28 reports, in areas already included and considered for inclusion
in QOF 2008, are available to read and download.
Each report was written by one or more academic experts often supported
by a group of academics and clinicians with a special interest in the
area. This report leads comprise the QOF Expert Panel, a group of senior
primary care based academics, working across the United Kingdom. The
academic process has been led by a collaboration between the
Universities of Birmingham and Manchester, the Society of Academic
Primary Care and the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Each report follows a similar structure and includes a review of issues
generated by the nationwide 'call for evidence' to health professionals
and patient groups in Spring 2007 and the published evidence base. Each
report and set of indicators was also commented on by members of the
Royal College of General Practitioners Patient Participation Group and
IT experts to ensure that proposed indicators made sense to patients and
would work within primary care IT systems.
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June 26, 2008
Under One Roof: Will polyclinics deliver integrated care?
Under one roof: Will polyclinics deliver integrated care?
King's Fund, June 2008
Read or download the report here.
This report is a major analysis of the opportunities and risks involved in developing polyclinics. It draws on published information and original research into similar facilities in the United Kingdom and abroad. As government policy drives a fundamental shift of care from hospitals to more community-based settings it asks if the polyclinics model will improve the quality and accessibility of health care and deliver cost savings.
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June 24, 2008
Shifting the Balance of Care to Local Settings: The SeeSaw report
Shifting the balance of care to local settings: the SeeSaw report
King' Fund, June 2008
Read or download the report here.
The Department of Health commissioned The King's Fund, in partnership with Loop2, to undertake a simulation-based project to understand how a shift in the balance of care from hospital to community settings could take place. This report shares the learning that emerged from this project.
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Making it Happen: Next steps in NHS reform. Report of an expert working group
Making it happen: next steps in NHS reform. Report of an expert working group
King's Fund, June 2008
Read or download the report here.
The King's Fund set up an expert working group to examine how effective the current systems and incentives are in improving the NHS, focusing on the role of PCTs as commissioners and practice-based commissioning. This paper outlines specific proposals for government and the wider health care world.
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May 12, 2008
NPCRDC executive summary 47 - What do patients want from their GP?
Delivering services in line with the preferences of patients is an important part of government health policy. These preferences relate to ideas about what services should be provided and how they should be delivered. The consultation with the GP is the bedrock of effective primary care and patient preferences concerning consultations are crucial.
There are many different aspects of the consultation which may be important to patients including the time they wait to get an appointment, choice about appointment times, the communication skills of the GP and the continuity of care they receive. Giving patients everything they want may not be possible within the limited resources of the National Health Service. So it is important to understand the priority that patients place on different aspects of the consultation with their GP. It is also important to know if those priorities vary between different groups of patients, or between patients with different types of problems.
Download the summary from the NPCRDC website.
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National Knowledge Week for Rhinitis 12-16 May 2008
National Knowledge Week on Rhinitis (ENT & Audiology Specialist Library)
12 - 16 May 2008
http://www.library.nhs.uk/ent/
As a unique resource, the Rhinitis National Knowledge Week will provide expert opinion and evidence updates on key rhinitis topics:
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Non-Allergic Rhinitis
• Infectious Rhinitis
• Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps
• Paediatric Rhinitis
• Comorbidities
• Rhinitis and Pregnancy
National Knowledge Weeks aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics - they consist of the good quality evidence from an Annual Evidence Update (a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period), plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in National Knowledge Weeks has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves.
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April 27, 2008
National Library for Public Health (NLPH) launched
The National Library for Public Health (NLPH) is an online specialist library of the National Library for Health. It replaces the Public Health electronic Library (PHeL).
The NLPH was made available in mid-November 2007 with an initial focus on three key areas: Obesity, Alcohol, and Tobacco. The library was relaunched in April 2008.
The project is being directed by the North East Public Health Observatory on behalf of the Association of Public Health Observatories, as part of the Information and Intelligence Strategy published by the Department of Health.
The library can be accessed at: www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth
What is it?
The purpose of the NLPH is to be the central point of reference for research evidence and guidance on best practice relating to the health of the population. It covers all aspects of population health including:
* health inequalities
* health improvement
* quality and safety
* health protection
Who is it for?
The NLPH aims to provide resources relevant to:
* public health specialists
* commissioners
* academics
* professionals whose role includes certain public health goals but who are not themselves specialists
* members of the public with an interest in public health matters
We also hope that it will be of value to those working in non-health organisations whose role includes responsibility for services that have a direct or indirect impact on health including Police, Transport and Education.
What will I find in the library?
Resources identified for inclusion in the library are:
* national strategies
* policies
* guidelines
* systematic reviews and other research papers
* statistical information
* patient information
* current news and events
The National Library for Public Health is also holding its first National Knowledge Week (NKW) and Annual Evidence Update on childhood obesity from 28th April 2008.
Find out more at http://www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth/
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March 26, 2008
National Knowledge Week for TB: 24-28 March 2008
National Knowledge Week on Tuberculosis (Infection Specialist Library)
http://www.neli.org.uk/IntegratedCRD.nsf/NeLI_Home1?OpenForm
The National electronic Library of Infection is hosting its next National Knowledge Week from 24th March. It highlights important developments in tuberculosis in the last year, and includes a collection of recent, peer-reviewed publications, expert commentaries and links to useful resources. This is hosted by the National electronic Library of Infection (NeLI-www.neli.org.uk) and the National Knowledge Service for TB, and has been timed to link in with World TB day on 24th March 2008.
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves. An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates and National Knowledge Weeks (NKWs). National Knowledge Weeks aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics - they consist of the good quality evidence from an Annual Evidence Update (a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period), plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable. All information included in National Knowledge Weeks has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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March 6, 2008
National Knowledge Weeks - 3 March 2008
ACNE VULGARIS and ENDOMETRIOSIS
National Knowledge Week on Acne Vulgaris (Skin Disorders Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin/
The NLH Skin Disorders Specialist Library is holding its second National Knowledge Week and Annual Evidence Update on Acne Vulgaris (common acne) from 3-7 March 2008.
This year the search for newly published evidence for the Annual Evidence Update has been extended to randomised controlled trials as well as systematic reviews. Also included is a range of commentaries that interpret the clinical significance of the new evidence, a mapping by topic of systematic reviews on acne published since 1999, and links to a range of other information sources on acne.
National Knowledge Week on Endometriosis (Women's Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth/
The NLH Women's Health Specialist Library is also holding its next National Knowledge Week from 3-9 March. Focusing on endometriosis, this knowledge week aims to provide clinicians with the most up-to-date knowledge on the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. We know that it is very difficult for busy clinicians to keep up-to-date with the huge volume of literature that is published each year and so the Women's Health Specialist Library does this for you so that you don't have to!
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December 15, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - December 2007
Updated CKS topics – December 2007
We are pleased to announce that the below PRODIGY guidance topics have been reviewed and converted into CKS Topic Review structure, and are now available on the CKS website:
Asthma
Conjunctivitis — infective
Gingivitis and periodontitis
Herpes simplex — oral
MI—secondary prevention
Clinical Summaries: these are in the 'In summary' section of CKS Topic Reviews, in htnl or PDF format, and provide concise recommendations for management, and information to enable the writing of a prescription for recommended drugs and devices.
To view a summary of changes to the updated topics please visit Latest changes to clinical topics
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CKS work programme – Topic Reviews in development We are keen to receive feedback on draft Topic Reviews. In addition to feedback from experts, professional organizations and patient groups, we are particularly interested to receive feedback from healthcare professionals who use the service. If you or your organization would like to comment on Topic Reviews currently being developed or reviewed please apply. Topic Reviews currently in development To access CKS through your PDA or SmartPhone go to http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/mobile and a mobile version of the CKS site will automatically load onto your device.
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Updated CKS topics – October 2007 Infertility Clinical Summaries: these are in the 'In summary' section of CKS Topic Reviews and provide concise recommendations for management, and information to enable the writing of a prescription for recommended drugs and devices. To view a summary of changes to the updated topics please visit Latest changes to clinical topics.
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The effectiveness in primary care of a computerised decision aid to enhance decision making and improve the quality of life of women with menorrhagia: results of the MENTIP randomised controlled trial. For more information about the NPCRDC visit
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Updated CKS topics – September 2007 Candida — female genital Clinical Summaries: these are in the 'In summary' section of CKS Topic Reviews and provide concise recommendations for management, and information to enable the writing of a prescription for recommended drugs and devices. To view a summary of changes to the updated topics please visit Latest changes to clinical topics.
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Atopic Eczema National Knowledge Week (Skin Disorders Specialist Library) The Skin Disorders Specialist Library is holding its first National Knowledge Week on Atopic Eczema from 17th to 21st September 2007. The National Knowledge Week is particularly aimed at NHS health professionals, and will highlight sources of information and guidance on atopic eczema and its treatment.
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Hepatitis B and C Annual Evidence Update (Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases Specialist Library) The Hepatitis B and C Annual Evidence Update will include all high quality systematic reviews carried out from 2006 to present on Hepatitis B and C.
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In 2006/07, the SDO Programme carried out an extensive review of research needs and priorities. The review began with an online survey that was completed by more than 1000 professionals and members of the public, and successfully captured a broad range of opinions on important issues relating to the delivery and organisation of NHS services and potential future research questions. The survey results were used as part of a wider process of research needs identification and prioritisation that has resulted in six research priority areas, which will be the focus of SDO funding and commissioning over the coming years. This review has now been published and is available to download from the SDO website at
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Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures National Knowledge Week (Musculoskeletal and Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialist Libraries) The Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures National Knowledge Week provides an opportunity for the Musculoskeletal and Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialist Libraries to present a comprehensive up-to-date collection of information on osteoporosis and fragility fracture.
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Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves.
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The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas. All specialist libraries can be accessed via the NLH web site, under the Resources section, at: SLs focusing on particular health problems: SLs focusing on types of health service: SLs focusing on patient groups:
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"Improving care for patients with angina - how to help clinicians make the right decisions" Other SDO Programme research summaries are available to download at: NCCSDO
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Clinical guidelines
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The PRODIGY guidance topics below have been reviewed and converted into CKS Topic Review structure, and are now available on the CKS website. Clinical Summaries: these are in the 'In summary' section of CKS Topic Reviews and provide concise recommendations for management, and information to enable the writing of To view a summary of changes to the updated topics please visit http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/clinical_knowledge/work_programme/latest_changes_to_clinical_topics
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The new Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Specialist Library - managed by the King's Fund for the National Library for Health was officially launched today. The library aims to support the implementation of patient, user, carer and public involvement in health care by providing access, in one location, to the best information which is available on the Web. Go to the PPI home page
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Clinical guidelines Technology appraisals
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The PRODIGY guidance topics listed below have been reviewed and converted into CKS Topic Review structure, and are now available on the CKS website: Bites — human and animal To view a summary of changes to the updated topics please visit the Latest changes to clinical topics page of the CKS website.
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National Primary Care Research and Development Centre This bulletin, produced by the Library & Information Services at NPCRDC, is an extensive collection of references, including abstracts, of recently published research articles on a wide range of primary care topics: Access to Care
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Clinical guidelines Technology appraisals Interventional procedure guidance
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The following PRODIGY guidance topics have been reviewed and converted into CKS Topic Review structure, and are now available on the CKS website: Adverse drug reactions To view a summary of changes to the updated topics please visit the Latest changes to clinical topics page of the CKS website.
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Two new publications from the National Co-ordinating Centre for NHS Service Delivery and Organisation Research & Development (NCCSDO): The relative importance attached to cost-effectiveness, equity and access in the provision of health services The costs and benefits of managing low priority 999 ambulance calls by NHS Direct nurse advisors
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November 30, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) - November 2007
*Anaemia – iron deficiency
*Anaemia – macrocytic
*Diverticular disease
*Dry eye syndrome
*Herpes simplex ocular
*Hyperthyroidism
*Leg ulcer – venous
*Smoking cessation
*Sore throat
*Urinary tract infection - children October 18, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - October 2007
The PRODIGY guidance topics below have been reviewed and converted into CKS Topic Review structure, and are now available on the CKS website:
Lacerations
Meniere's disease
Otitis externa
Palliative cancer care — nausea & vomit
October 5, 2007
NPCRDC executive summary 46 - menorrhagia
National Primary Care Research and Development Centre
Download executive summary
http://www.npcrdc.ac.uk/October 3, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - 19 September 2007
The PRODIGY guidance topics below have been reviewed and converted into CKS Topic Review structure, and are now available on the CKS website:
Colic — infantile
Contraception
Menorrhagia
Obesity
September 17, 2007
National Knowledge Week 17 September 2007
http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin/
This event has been arranged to correspond with National Eczema Week.
Included will be the Library's first Annual Evidence Update on Atopic Eczema, with the results of a comprehensive search for systematic reviews on atopic eczema and eczema therapies.
There will also be commentaries from a range of invited experts.September 10, 2007
Annual Evidence Update 10 September 2007
http://www.library.nhs.uk/gastroliver/
A panel of 6 leading clinicians will assess the systematic reviews for quality and relevance. To tie in with this, the Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases Specialist Library will attend the inaugural meeting of the British Viral Hepatitis group during the British Association of the Study of the Liver annual meeting to promote their library and their Annual Evidence Update.
September 4, 2007
SDO publication: Review of research needs and priorities 2007
http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/needspriorities.htmlAugust 31, 2007
National Knowledge Week 3 September 2007
http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal/ and
http://www.library.nhs.uk/trauma_orthopaedics/
Leading experts in this field who provided summaries for last year's National Knowledge Week have reviewed and updated their synopses. Links will be provided to relevant guidance, systematic reviews, clinical trials and patient information.
Annual Evidence Updates and National Knowledge Weeks
An aspect of this involves the production of Annual Evidence Updates and National Knowledge Weeks. National Knowledge Weeks aim to highlight the best current evidence for selected healthcare topics - they consist of the good quality evidence from an Annual Evidence Update (a search of research evidence on a particular topic over a 12 month period), plus user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, and links to guidelines, secondary research and primary research, if applicable.
All information included in National Knowledge Weeks has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
NLH Specialist Libraries
Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves.
http://www.library.nhs.uk/Default.aspx
Cancer
Cardiovascular Diseases
Diabetes
ENT & Audiology
Eyes and Vision
Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases
Infection
Kidney Diseases
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Oral Health
Respiratory
Skin Disorders
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Clinical Genetics
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Emergency Care
Health Management
Palliative and Supportive Care
Screening
Surgery, Theatres & Anaesthesia
Child Health
Ethnicity & Health
Later Life
Women's Health August 30, 2007
New NCCSDO Programme research publication
This is a research summary of a study that piloted a new ratings system to assesses the most appropriate testing options for individual patients with angina (Hemingway et al, 2006). Download a copy here:
http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/files/adhoc/33-research-summary.pdf
http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/researchsummaries.html
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Website: http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/August 22, 2007
NICE guidance published August 2007
CG54 Urinary tract infection: diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of urinary tract infection in children
CG53 Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy); diagnosis and management
Technology appraisal guidance
TA27 Natalizumab for the treatment of adults with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
TA26 Rituximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
TA25 Adalimumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis
TA24 Pemetrexed for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer
Interventional procedure guidance
IPG230 Arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis
IPG229 Laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
IPG228 Laparoscopic cervical cerclage for prevention of recurrent pregnancy loss due to cervical incompetenceAugust 21, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - topic updates August 2007
Burns and scalds
Chest infections - adult
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Earwax
Palliative cancer care - dyspnoea
a prescription for recommended drugs and devices
July 27, 2007
New PPI Specialist Library
July 26, 2007
NICE guidance published July 2007
CG50 Recognition of and response to acute illness in adults in hospital
CG51 Drug misuse: psychosocial interventions
CG52 Drug misuse: opioid detoxification
TA123 Varenicline for smoking cessation
Interventional procedure guidance
IPG224 Insertion of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in men
IPG225 Corneal implants for the correction of refractive error
IPG226 Laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts
IPG227 Corneal implants for keratoconusJuly 23, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - topic updates July 2007
Immunizations — travel
Malaria prophylaxis
Poisoning or overdose
Pre-conception — advice and management
July 4, 2007
NPCRDC Current Awareness Bulletin May-June 2007
Current awareness bulletin: May-June 2007
Chronic Disease
Commissioning
Health Economics
Health Inequalities
Health Policy
Information and Communication Technologies and Health
Medicines Management
Mental Health
Mental Health Services
Need and Demand for Care
Organizations
Patient and Public Involvement
Primary/Secondary Care Interface
Quality of Care
Randomised Controlled Trials
Research and Development
Research Methods
Self Care
Statistical Methods
Workforce
July 2, 2007
NICE guidance published June 2007
CG49 Faecal incontinence: the management of faecal incontinence in adults
TA121 Carmustine implants and temozolomide for the treatment of newly diagnosed high-grade glioma
TA122 Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke
IPG221 Closure of anorectal fistula using a suturable bioprosthetic plug
IPG222 Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
IPG223 Therapeutic percutaneous image guided aspiration of spinal cord cystsJune 26, 2007
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - updated CKS topics - June 2007
Palliative cancer care — cough
Palliative cancer care — general issues
Roundworm
ThreadwormNew NCCSDO research summaries
[Access to health care series]
Research summary of a study that looked at NHS decision-makers' understanding of the terms 'cost-effectiveness', 'equity' and 'access', and how they are prioritised and applied in the health services (Dolan et al).
[Evaluating models of service delivery series]
Research summary of a study that looked at an alternative method of responding to non-urgent 999 calls. The study found that the transfer of non-urgent 999 calls to nurse advisors for further advice may be an acceptable and cost-effective alternative to the current approach (Turner et al).