Annual Evidence Update on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Supportive and Palliative Care: 9-13 February 2009

An update of the evidence on this topic from the NLH Supportive and Palliative Care Specialist Library.

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.

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

Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus: 9-13 February 2009

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

Tinnitus research continues to proliferate and in conjunction with National Tinnitus Week, this evidence update will present 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 will include:

• Aetiology
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Clinical Tools
• Patient Experiences
• Outcome Assessment
• Service Delivery

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