Annual Evidence Update on Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): 16-20 June 2008

The Age Related Macular Degeneration Annual Evidence Update 2008 presents a collection of evidence that has emerged in the past 12 months since the 2007 National Knowledge Week (NKW).

The term Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is used to cover both wet and dry forms of the disease AMD. The dry form of the condition is also known as geographic atrophy and the wet form of the condition is also known as neovascular AMD. The emphasis of this AEU is on the sight threatening or visually impairing forms of AMD.

Searches were limited to the period February 2007 to May 2008 and the findings are presented through a number of topics reflecting the care pathway. The evidence has been categorised into secondary publications, interventional studies and observational studies. Links to the full text articles are provided where available and links to PubMed abstracts in all other cases.

Find out more at http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes.

National Knowledge Week on Proteinuria and the Use of eGFR: 9-13 June 2008

An update of the evidence on this topic from the NLH Kidney Diseases Specialist Library.

The NLH Kidney Diseases Specialist Library is pleased to announce its first National Knowledge Week - as a unique resource it will provide expert opinion and evidence updates on key topics in chronic kidney disease: Proteinuria and the use of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

These will include:
* Basic science of urinary protein excretion
* Clinical aspects of proteinuria and eGFR
* Management of proteinuria and reduced GFR

The National Knowledge Week is aimed at all NHS health professionals with an interest in chronic kidney disease, and will include user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, with links to guidelines, reviews and primary research. All information included has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.

Find out more at http://www.library.nhs.uk/kidney

National Knowledge Week on Homeopathy: 9-13 June 2008

An update of the evidence on this topic from the NLH Complementary & Alternative Medicine Specialist Library.

The 2008 annual evidence update on homeopathy aims to present the most up-to-date evidence. We have searched a large number of databases for studies published since April 2007. The update includes a summary of recent research on the use of homeopathy and selected systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Find out more at http://www.library.nhs.uk/cam