Annual Evidence Update on Hyperthyroidism: 29 September - 3 October 2008

An update of the evidence on this topic from the NLH ENT and Audiology Specialist Library.

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.

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Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Low Back Pain: 29 September - 3 October 2008

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

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, will be available on the Library’s website from 29th September.

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

Annual Evidence Update on Antenatal and Pregnancy Care: 29 September - 3 October 2008

An update of the evidence on this topic from the NLH Women's Health Specialist Library.

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!

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