Annual Evidence Update on Retinal Vein Occlusions: 15-19 March 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence – eyes and vision.

Guidance from The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and NICE formed the benchmark for the AEU and the following topics have been covered:

• Introduction
• Epidemiology
• Diagnosis
• Management of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
• Management of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

Topics will be supported by commentaries written by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Retinal Vein Occlusion Guideline Group.

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

Annual Evidence Update on Hearing Disorders: 15-19 March 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence – ENT and audiology.

Research on hearing disorders continues to proliferate and this evidence update will present 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.

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

Annual Evidence Update on Critical Illness Rehabilitation: 15-19 March 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence – surgery, anaesthesia, perioperative and critical care.

This update reviews evidence published between June 2008 and December 2009, using the NICE Guideline ‘Rehabilitation after critical illness’ (CG083) as its reference document. It covers the physical and non-physical consequences of critical illness including muscle weakness, anxiety and cognitive impairment. The evidence will be accompanied by peer-reviewed expert commentaries.

Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/theatres.