Annual Evidence Update on Head and Neck Cancer: 1-5 November 2010

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

NHS Evidence specialist collections for cancer, ENT and audiology, and oral health will launch the first collaborative Head and Neck Cancer Annual Evidence Update on 1 November 2010.
The update will include key guidance and quality appraised systematic reviews published since the SIGN guidance, combined with expert commentaries on the following topics:

• Causes, risks and prevention
• Screening
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Treatment and disease management
• Service delivery and standards.
  

Additional therapeutic uncertainties will highlight research gaps and there will be links to relevant high quality patient information.

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

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 Tinnitus: 8-12 February 2010

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

Research on tinnitus 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 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ent.

Annual Evidence Update on Hyperthyroidism: 28 September - 2 October 2009

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

Research on thyroid disorders continues to proliferate and this evidence update will present a concise summary of the latest guidelines, systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials on hyperthyroidism, 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 September 2008 to August 2009.

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

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/

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.

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

National Knowledge Week on Rhinitis: 12-16 May 2008

National Knowledge Week on Rhinitis (ENT & Audiology Specialist Library)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/ent

As a unique resource, the Rhinitis National Knowledge Week will provide expert opinion and evidence updates on key rhinitis topics:

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Non-Allergic Rhinitis
• Infectious Rhinitis
• Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps
• Paediatric Rhinitis
• Comorbidities
• Rhinitis and Pregnancy
• Uncertaintities in Rhinitis

National Knowledge Week for Hearing: 17-21 March 2008

The National Knowledge Week for Hearing begins on 17th March and will present the latest evidence on key hearing disorder topics together with expert commentaries on new developments.

Are you:
Q. A health professional working in audiology, ENT or related services, who needs to learn more about hearing disorders?
Q. Interested in developing your awareness of current issues, latest research and developments?
Q. Aiming to add to your continuing professional development?

If the answer is YES, you need the National Knowledge Week for Hearing - a unique resource providing evidence-supported expert commentaries.

Adult Hearing Services:

• Hearing aids
  
• Cochlear implants
  
• Tinnitus
  
• Noise in the workplace
  
• Dead regions
  

Children’s Hearing Services:

• Newborn hearing screening
  
• Assessment and diagnosis
  
• Glue ear
  
• Hearing aids
  
• Cochlear implants
  

Additional Topics covering all ages:

• Auditory Processing Disorder
  
• Meningitis and Hearing Loss
  

There will also be guidance and signposting to patient information and support.

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