Annual Evidence Update on Skin Cancer: 10-14 May 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - cancer and NHS Evidence - skin disorders.

This is the third Annual Evidence Update on Skin Cancer run jointly by NHS Evidence – cancer and NHS Evidence – skin disorders and published to correspond with Sun Awareness Week. It presents the results of a search for new guidance and systematic reviews that have appeared since last year’s Annual Evidence Update. There will also be expert commentaries discussing the significance of the new evidence in a variety of topic areas. The update of the Annual Evidence Update on skin cancer provides an opportunity to present an up-to-date comprehensive collection of systematic reviews and guidance that have been published since May 2009 and have been subject to rigorous selection criteria. Information is organised by topic areas and links are provided within each topic to the relevant systematic reviews, guidelines and patient information.

Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/cancer and www.library.nhs.uk/skin.

Annual Evidence Update on Rhinitis: 10-14 May 2010

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

The Annual Evidence Update for rhinitis will present a concise collection of emerging research evidence from the past 12 months. Multiple databases have been searched to identify relevant guidelines and systematic reviews, which have undergone quality assessment prior to inclusion. Therapeutic uncertainties have also been updated to highlight priority research topics.

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

Annual Evidence Update on Cystic Fibrosis: 10-14 May 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - respiratory and NHS Evidence - genetic conditions.

This will be an update of the first Annual Evidence Update for Cystic Fibrosis published in 2009. It will present the latest evidence in the field of cystic fibrosis published in the last 12 months, highlighting major publications and implications for practice. Updates on Cochrane protocols and reviews needed, as identified by the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group, will also be published as part of the Annual Evidence Update.

Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/respiratory and www.library.nhs.uk/geneticconditions.

Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Asthma: 4-7 May 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - complementary and alternative medicine.

The NHS Evidence - complementary and alternative medicine specialist collection will present its 3rd Annual Evidence Update on CAM for Asthma from 4 May. This update will include a list of relevant systematic reviews published between March 2009 and April 2010 and an expert commentary.

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