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Dear all, Please see below this months update for NHS Evidence - neurological. Please feel free to forward it on to anyone who may find it of interest. Welcome to the neurological conditions specialist collection update for September 2009 This bulletin aims to update you on: * Interesting items recently added to the collection * The latest journal articles as highlighted by our Clinical Lead and Topic Advisors * Upcoming events of interest * What the project team are currently doing RSS news feed for NHS Evidence - neurological conditions NHS Evidence - neurological conditions has now set up a number of RSS feeds for the main topic areas covered by the collection. These are in addition to the already existing Events <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/RSS/Events.aspx> , News <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/RSS/News.aspx> , and Latest Updates <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/RSS/CMS.aspx?feed=111> feeds. To view the full list of topics and subscribe to one or more, just go to our RSS page <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/Page.aspx?pagename=RSS> , click on the orange button next to each feed you'd like to subscribe to, and follow the instructions on your chosen RSS reader. Our RSS page also has more information on setting up RSS. 2009 Annual Evidence Update on Headache The Neurological Conditions Specialist Collection launched its second Annual Evidence Update on Headache <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/viewResource.aspx?resid=321836> on Monday 24th August, in time for National Migraine Awareness Week (6-12 September). The Neurological Conditions specialist collection Project Team has carried out a systematic literature search on Headache to identify all high level evidence published since the date of the last Headache AEU <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=292337> in 2008, including guidelines, systematic reviews, health technology assessments and economic evaluations. Leading headache and migraine experts from around the UK have read and appraised these for their validity and relevance to the busy clinician. A list of the papers deemed worthy of inclusion, along with expert commentaries by our reviewers, is now freely available here <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/viewResource.aspx?resid=321836> . Recent additions Below is a selection from several recent additions to the website: Guidelines * Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) Brain tumour - suspected <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321748> Insomnia <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321754> Sleep disorders - shift work and jet lag <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321754> * Department of Health Living well with dementia: a National Dementia Strategy implementation plan <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321190> * Infectious Diseases Society of America The management of encephalitis: clinical practice guidelines <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320445> Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) * A meta-analysis of interventions for informal stroke caregivers <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322305> * A review of the cognitive effects of electroconvulsive therapy in older adults <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322346> * A systematic review of the effects of acupuncture in treating insomnia <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322424> * Acute migraine therapy: recent evidence from randomized comparative trials <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322377> * Anterior transposition compared with simple decompression for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322424> * Biphosphonates for the therapy of complex regional pain syndrome I: systematic review <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322418> * Continuous positive airway pressure devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome: a systematic review and economic analysis <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323200> * Do statins improve outcomes and reduce the incidence of vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a meta-analysis <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322363> * Effectiveness of physiotherapy for adults with cerebellar dysfunction: a systematic review <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322410> * Neurocognitive changes after carotid revascularization: a review of the current literature <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322295> * Percutaneous clot removal devices in acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322357> * The use of weighted vests with children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322412> Behind the Headlines * Blue dye cuts spinal damage <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323200> * Brain problems from swine flu <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323197> * Cause of epilepsy explored <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322115> * Face shape 'shows mental decline' <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323166> * Mental exercise maintains memory <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323170> Treatment uncertainties * Acupuncture vs routine care for tension-type headache <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322102> * Acupuncture vs sham treatments for tension-type headache <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322103> * Different types of practitioners and treatment response to acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322091> * Effectiveness of different types of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322093> * Optimal frequency and duration of acupuncture sessions for migraine prophylaxis <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322099> Patient information * NHS Choices video - Huntington's disease <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323162> * NHS Choices video - Living with dementia <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323174> * MS Trust - Bladder problems: fact sheet <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323194> Full list of items added in August <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/SearchResults.aspx?catID=14963> Our Editors' Picks The following items have been selected as highlights by our Topic Advisors: * A fresh twist on carotid artery dissections <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320095> * Patent foramen ovale and ischemic stroke recurrence: the end of a never-ending story? <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323253> * Neuropsychiatric disorders in early untreated Parkinson's disease <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323242> * Interventions in the management of serum lipids for preventing stroke recurrence <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=237644> * Anticholinergics and risk of cognitive decline or dementia in the elderly <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323239> Forthcoming events Below is a selection of forthcoming events for September and October. See all forthcoming events here <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/Events.aspx> . If you have an event you would like us to highlight in the neurological conditions specialist collection, please contact us <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ContactUs.aspx> . September 2009 8th - 12th: European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319252> (Paris, France) 12th - 15th: 13th Congress of the European Federation of Neurological Societies <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=275757> (Florence, Italy) 15th: MS Trust study day <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323239> (Stirling, Scotland) 16th: Managing Long Term Conditions - Personalised Care Plans and Self Care Services <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320121> (London) 21st: MS awareness talk: Translating new MRI insights into treatment <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323187> (Waltham Abbey, Essex) 21st: World Alzheimer's Day <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=279521> (worldwide) 21st - 23rd: British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2009 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319253> (London) 25th: International Ataxia Awareness Day <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=311958> (worldwide) 26th: Migraine Education Day <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319300> (London) 30th: MS Trust Bedfordshire Study Day for health and social care professionals <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=303867> (Luton, Bedfordshire) 30th - 3rd October: 8th European Paediatric Neurology meeting <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319246> (Harrogate) October 2009 1st: BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Neurology and Mental Health <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=313147> (Manchester) 1st: Update on headaches <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319249> (Cardiff, Wales) 3rd: Primary Progressive MS Information Day <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=313150> (Hinckley, Leicestershire) 6th: Medicine and me: MS <http://www.library.nhs.uk/NEUROLOGICAL/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323159> (London) 7th - 9th: International League Against Epilepsy UK Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting 2009 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=287643> (Sheffield) 8th - 9th: 2nd Practical Cognition course <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320265> (Newcastle) Contact us Please contact us <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological/ContactUs.aspx> if you have any suggestions or comments about NHS Evidence - neurological. Sara Clarke Project Manager, NHS Evidence - neurological conditions Medical Library, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2PF Ext. 38237 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7433 8570 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7794 3534 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.library.nhs.uk/neurological <http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological>