November 19, 2008
Oral Cancer Annual Evidence Update - November 2008
Oral cancer (Oral Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/oralhealth
The Oral Health Specialist Library presents an Annual Evidence Update on oral cancer to coincide with Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. The Update provides a summary of the best available information (systematic reviews, meta-analyses and guidelines) published since last year's update.
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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COPD Annual Evidence Update - November 2008
COPD (Respiratory Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/respiratory
The Annual Evidence Update for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) presents the evidence published in this area in 2008. Building on the comprehensive review carried out to inform the NSF and presented earlier this year in February, this AEU details the very latest published evidence in COPD. There will be no invited commentaries or updates to the text published in the COPD National Knowledge Week earlier this year due to the close proximity of the publication of the NSF for COPD.
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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Lung Cancer Annual Evidence Update - November 2008
Lung cancer (Cancer Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cancer
The Cancer Specialist Library launched its Lung Cancer Annual Evidence Update on 17h November 2008. The update has been divided into sections which consider:
* Causes, risks and prevention
* Screening
* Assessment and diagnosis
* Service delivery and standards
* Treatment and disease management - Biological therapy
* Treatment and disease management - Chemotherapy
* Treatment and disease management - Radiotherapy
* Treatment and disease management - Surgery
* Treatment and disease management - Symptomatic therapy
* Other therapies
* Palliative care
* Psychosocial, quality of life and follow-up
The resources included in the update are mostly systematic reviews and some guidance published in the preceding year (2007-2008). Where possible we provide links to the full text and where these are not available to the abstract. The Cancer Specialist Library conducts on-going literature searches and the resources presented in the Annual Evidence Update are the most recently published material that has been indexed in the international databases we search. We welcome feedback about the resources included in this update - do contact us if you would like to comment.
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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November 5, 2008
Psoriatic Arthritis Annual Evidence Update - November 2008
Psoriatic arthritis (Musculoskeletal Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease associated with psoriasis. As with other forms of arthritis, psoriatic arthritis can cause stiffness, pain and lack of movement in affected areas. This Annual Evidence Update, produced by the Musculoskeletal Specialist Library is timed to coincide with the Skin Disorders Specialist Library's Annual Evidence Update on psoriasis. Included in this Annual Evidence Update are guidelines and systematic reviews produced within the last 12 months which will be of particular interest to all health professionals.
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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Psoriasis Annual Evidence Update - November 2008
Psoriasis (Skin Disorders Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin
The NLH Skin Disorders Specialist Library is producing its second Annual Evidence Update on Psoriasis on 3rd November 2008, with the results of a search for new national guidance and systematic reviews published since the 2007 Annual Evidence Update. The Library’s usual “what’s new” analysis, discussing the new evidence and its implications for clinical practice, will be written by Professor Chris Griffiths of Manchester University.
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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October 27, 2008
Diabetic Retinopathy Annual Evidence Update 2008
Annual Evidence Update on Diabetic Retinopathy 2008 (Diabetes Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/diabetes/Page.aspx?pagename=DR
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in working age people in the UK. By December 2007, 85.7% of people diagnosed with diabetes were offered screening for diabetic retinopathy. The UK leads the world in diabetic retinopathy screening. The Department of Health NSF target to screen 100% of people diagnosed with diabetes for diabetic retinopathy had not been met by the end of 2007, but the DH have now prioritised quality and safety over chasing the target and will continue to work with partners in Government, the NHS and the voluntary sector to improve the standard and quality of screening programmes across the country.
The Diabetic Retinopathy Annual Evidence Update provides an opportunity to present an up-to-date comprehensive collection of information that has been subject to rigorous selection criteria. Coverage has been developed on the basis of topics suggested by UK diabetic retinopathy experts. Information is organised by topic areas and links are provided within each topic to the relevant references (systematic reviews, primary research), guidelines and patient information.
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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NHS System Reform Annual Evidence Update 2008
System reform (Health Management Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/healthManagement
The Health Management Specialist Library's Annual Evidence Update 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 first National Knowledge Week on system reform in June 2007. The key strands are:
* patient choice
* payment by results
* commissioning
* foundation trusts
* alternative providers (including independent and third sector)
* regulation
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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October 20, 2008
SLEH National Knowledge Week 20-24 October2008
Ethnicity / Inequality (Ethnicity Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/ethnicity
The Ethnicity and Health Specialist Library will focus on five themes from the NHS “Big Sixty” (the 60 biggest health conditions and problems that cause 80% of the burden of disease) for its Annual Evidence Update. Following an overall introduction from Dr Surinder Sharma, the equalities director for the NHS, each theme will be introduced by a leading national authority.
On Monday, the theme will be "Commissioning & Ethnic Monitoring", followed by ethnic aspects of “Oral Health/ Oral Cancer". On Wednesday we shall focus on “Cardiovascular Disease in Ethnic Minority Populations" and on Thursday: "Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity” and “Renal Complications of Diabetes in Ethnic Minority Populations". To close the week, we shall highlight issues around Mental Health, in particular, “Suicide & Self-Harm” and “Learning Disabilities”. This approach of a diversity of key topics follows the successful first National Knowledge week on Ethnicity & Health held in October 2007.
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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October 14, 2008
Osteoarthritis Annual Evidence Update 2008
Osteoarthritis (Musculoskeletal Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition limiting function and mobility. It usually develops in people who are over 50 years but younger people can also be affected. OA mostly occurs in the knees, hips and hands but any joint can be affected.
Following last year’s extensive Annual Evidence Update, the Musculoskeletal Specialist Library in conjunction with the Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialist Library have searched and sifted through the guidance and evidence published during the last year and have produced an Annual Evidence Update which will be of particular interest to all health professionals. Included in this year’s update are guidelines issued by NICE, RCP and Clinical Knowledge Summaries and systematic reviews covering various treatment options including pharmacological therapies, physical therapies, complementary and alternative therapies and surgery.
The Annual Evidence Update has been released to coincide with World Arthritis Day on 12 October 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, 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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Breast Cancer National Knowledge Week 13-17 October 2008
Breast cancer (Cancer Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cancer
The Cancer Specialist Library launched its 2008 Breast Cancer Annual Evidence Update on 13 October. The size of the literature in breast cancer is large so the scope of the Annual Evidence Update has been divided into sections, which will consider:
* Causes, risks and prevention
* Screening
* Assessment and diagnosis
* Service delivery and standards
* Treatment and disease management - Biological therapy
* Treatment and disease management - Chemotherapy
* Treatment and disease management - Hormone therapy
* Treatment and disease management - Radiotherapy
* Treatment and disease management - Surgery
* Other therapies
* Psychosocial, quality of life and decision making
* Follow-up and miscellaneous topics
The resources included in the update are mostly systematic reviews and some guidance published in the preceding year (2007-2008). Where possible we will provide links to the full text and where these are not available to the abstract. The Cancer Specialist Library conducts on-going literature searches and the resources presented in the Annual Evidence Update are the most recently published material that has been indexed in the international databases we search. We welcome feedback about the resources included in this update - do contact us if you would like to comment.
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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October 6, 2008
Depression - Annual Evidence Update 6 October 2008
Depression (Mental Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalhealth
The Mental Health Specialist Library has searched the four major databases (Cinahl, Embase, Medline and PsycInfo) for the latest evidence on depression published between January 2007 and the end of August 2008. This search retrieved over 2,000 hits (information overload for all but the most hardcore evidence lovers!).
We have sifted the evidence and just retained the high quality research (guidelines, systematic reviews), which we've organised into categories and presented so that you can quickly and easily see what's new, reliable and relevant to you.
The Update also features an audio podcast of interviews with leading experts in the field and will cover the following topics:
1. Incidence and Prevalence
2. Diagnosis
3. Treatment
4. Populations
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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Heart failure - Annual Evidence Update 6 October 2008
Heart failure (Cardiovascular Diseases Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular
The Cardiovascular Diseases Specialist Library will publish the 2008 Annual Evidence Update on Heart Failure on 6th October. The CVDSL team have brought together a panel of experts (Professor David Thompson, Professor Jonathan Mant, Professor John Cleland and Dr Michael Davies) chaired by Professor Tom Quinn and co-ordinated by April Coombe, to review high quality evidence published since last year's successful update.
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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October 1, 2008
Hyperthyroidism - Annual Evidence Update 29 September 2008
Hyperthyroidism (ENT and Audiology Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/ent
Research on thyroid disorders continues to proliferate and this evidence update will present a concise summary of the latest systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials on hyperthyroidism, combined with expert opinion on recent developments and a list of current therapeutic uncertainties.
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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CAM for low back pain - Annual Evidence Update 29 September 2008
CAM for low back pain
(Complementary & Alternative Medicine Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cam
The Annual Evidence Update on CAM for low back pain aims to present a comprehensive collection of up-to-date information that has been subject to rigorous selection criteria. We have carried out searches in a number of databases, covering the period from June 2007 to July 2008. A list of the relevant guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and randomised controlled trials, along with commentary from experts, is available on the Library’s website from 29 September.
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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Antenatal and pregnancy care - Annual Evidence Update 29 September 2008
Antenatal and pregnancy care (Women's Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth
Focusing on antenatal and pregnancy care, this Annual Evidence Update from the Women’s Health Specialist Library aims to provide clinicians with the most up-to-date knowledge on the antenatal and pregnancy care offered to pregnant women. The update brings together the results of a comprehensive literature search for new research published since July 2007 - building on last year’s update and adding any new evidence identified from the up-to-date literature search. 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!
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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September 15, 2008
Faecal incontinence - Annual Evidence Update 15 September 2008
Surgical management of faecal incontinence
(Surgery, Theatres & Anaesthesia Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/theatres
The Theatres Specialist Library is publishing an Annual Evidence update on the surgical management of faecal incontinence to coincide with National Continence Awareness week beginning 15th September 2008. NICE guidance on faecal incontinence was published in June 2007 based on literature published prior to October 2006. Therefore this update will highlight relevant, good quality evidence published from October 2006 onwards focusing specifically on surgical management (including sacral nerve modulation and implants).
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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Atopic eczema - Annual Evidence Update 15 September 2008
Eczema (Skin Disorders Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin
This is the second Annual Evidence Update on Atopic Eczema organised by the NLH Skin Disorders Specialist Library. It includes the results of a search for new systematic reviews published since the first Annual Evidence Update in September 2007. Also included will be a range of invited expert commentaries on current themes in atopic eczema, an analysis of what is new in systematic reviews and its implications for clinical practice, and a mapping by topic of all systematic reviews on atopic eczema published since 2000.
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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Alzheimer's disease and dementia - Annual Evidence Update 15 September 2008
Alzheimer's disease and dementia (Later Life Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/laterlife
The Later Life Specialist Library’s Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Annual Evidence Update aims to provide healthcare professionals with a clear path to the most important recent evidence surrounding the five major types of dementias: Alzheimer’s; Vascular dementia; Dementia with lewy bodies; Frontotemportal dementia; and mixed dementias.
The Dementia AEU provides bibliographies and clinical commentary on secondary research (systematic reviews, meta analyses and guidelines) from the last 14 months for the following topics:
* Risk factors and aetiology
* Diagnosis and screening
* Pharmacological treatments
* Non-pharmacological treatments
* Rehabilitation, practice and care standards.
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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September 9, 2008
Special care dentistry - Annual Evidence Update 8 September 2008
Special care dentistry (Oral Health Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/oralhealth
In recognition of the new consultant speciality of Special Care Dentistry, the Oral Health Specialist Library is presenting a new Annual Evidence Update that identifies relevant, high quality information published in this area. The speciality has been defined as: 'the improvement of oral health of individuals and groups in society who have a physical, sensory, intellectual, mental, medical emotional or social impairment or disability or, more often, a combination of these factors'. The update also features reviews of two specific areas of interest identified by oral health professionals: bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and antibiotic prophylaxis in bacterial endocarditis.
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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Hepatitis B/C - Annual Evidence Update 8 September 2008
Hepatitis B/C (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 Hepatitis B and C 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, will be available on the site from 8th September.
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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September 3, 2008
Headache - Annual Evidence Update 1 September 2008
Headache (Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/
The NLH Neurological Conditions Specialist Library project team has carried out a systematic search on Headache and migraine to identify all high level evidence published from 2006 - 2008, 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 from 1st September.
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, 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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January 1, 2008
NLH Specialist Libraries
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.
The National Library for Health is now part of the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, based at the University of Warwick. The NHS Institute supports the NHS to transform healthcare for patients and the public by rapidly developing and spreading new ways of working, new technology and world class leadership.
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September 17, 2007
National Knowledge Week 17 September 2007
Atopic Eczema National Knowledge Week (Skin Disorders Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin/
The Skin Disorders Specialist Library is holding its first National Knowledge Week on Atopic Eczema from 17th to 21st September 2007.
This event has been arranged to correspond with National Eczema Week.
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.
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.
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September 10, 2007
Annual Evidence Update 10 September 2007
Hepatitis B and C Annual Evidence Update (Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/gastroliver/
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.
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.
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August 31, 2007
National Knowledge Week 3 September 2007
Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures National Knowledge Week (Musculoskeletal and Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialist Libraries)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal/ and
http://www.library.nhs.uk/trauma_orthopaedics/
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.
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.
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Annual Evidence Updates and National Knowledge Weeks
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. 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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NLH Specialist Libraries
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.
All specialist libraries can be accessed via the NLH web site, under the Resources section, at:
http://www.library.nhs.uk/Default.aspx
SLs focusing on particular health problems:
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
SLs focusing on types of health service:
Clinical Genetics
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Emergency Care
Health Management
Palliative and Supportive Care
Screening
Surgery, Theatres & Anaesthesia
SLs focusing on patient groups:
Child Health
Ethnicity & Health
Later Life
Women's Health
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July 27, 2007
New PPI Specialist Library
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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