Hello all:
NHS Evidence - kidney diseases and male urogenital disorders: September 2010
**Please circulate this newsletter to colleagues with an interest in the evidence on kidney diseases or male urogenital disorders.**
Welcome to the September edition of the specialist collection newsletter highlighting new additions. This e-mail contains links to the corresponding database records in the specialist collection, from where you can link to the original resource or abstract. You can also view this newsletter here: http://tinyurl.com/3abcrc3
Resources added in August 2010
Chronic Kidney Disease
* The Renal Education Network. A new group has been set up to support the delivery of high quality education for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, and for those caring for them. http://www.kidneycarematters.nhs.uk/Default.aspx?sID=2&aID=319 <http://www.kidneycarematters.nhs.uk/Default.aspx?sID=2&aID=319%20>
* New features on Renal Patient View http://www.kidneycarematters.nhs.uk/?sID=2&aID=326
* RCT: Toussaint, ND et al. (2010) Effect of alendronate on vascular calcification in CKD stages 3 and 4: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Am J Kidney Dis. 56(1):57-68. Link to PubMed abstract: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/%2020347511 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/%2020347511%20>
* Stoves, J et al. (2010) Electronic consultation as an alternative to hospital referral for patients with chronic kidney disease: a novel application for networked electronic health records to improve the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010 Jun 16. Link to PubMed abstract: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/20554576 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/20554576%20>
* Effect of vitamin D on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=379080 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=379080%20>
* Renal Tsar's blog: The White Paper consultation - your participation is essential (06/09/10). http://renaltsar.blogspot.com/2010/09/white-paper-consultation-your.html <http://renaltsar.blogspot.com/2010/09/white-paper-consultation-your.html%20>
Diabetic nephropathy
* Behind the Headlines - Healthy diet 'cuts diabetes risk'. 20/08/10. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=385304 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=385304%20>
Acute kidney injury
* Nothing new this month.
Renovascular diseases
* Nothing new this month.
Renal tract infections
* Urinary tract infections- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321994
Kidney stones
* Kidney and bladder stones- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=339010
* Worcester, EM and Coe, FL. (2010) Calcium kidney stones. NEJM 363;954-93. Link to NEJM Clinical Pratice webpage. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp1001011
Renal vasculitis
* Nothing new this month.
Dialysis
* Transport service for dialysis patients. An initiative published by the QIPP specialist collection. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=381593 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=381593%20>
* Renal Tsar on Transport for Dialysis Patients (16/08/10). http://renaltsar.blogspot.com/2010/08/better-transport-saves-nhs-money.html <http://renaltsar.blogspot.com/2010/08/better-transport-saves-nhs-money.html%20>
* RCT: Cooper, A. et al. (2010) A randomized, controlled trial of early versus late initiation of dialysis. NEJM. 363(7):609-19. Link to PubMed abstract http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/20581422 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/20581422%20>
* Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) versus sustained low-efficiency daily dialysis (SLED) for adults with non-trauma-related acute renal failure. A new record from the CRD Health Technology Assessment Database. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386198 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386198%20>
Transplantation
* Donation: Transplantation: Conversation - useful guide for transplant patients http://www.kidneycarematters.nhs.uk/?sID=2&aID=322 <http://www.kidneycarematters.nhs.uk/?sID=2&aID=322%20>
* Renal Tsar on the Waiting Game (17/08/10). http://renaltsar.blogspot.com/2010/08/waiting-game-some-people-wait-longer.html <http://renaltsar.blogspot.com/2010/08/waiting-game-some-people-wait-longer.html%20>
* Analysis of factors that affect outcome after transplantation of kidneys donated after cardiac death in the UK: a cohort study.
* Link to abstract on Lancet website http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2810%2960827-6/fulltext#
* Link to NHS Choices Behind the Headlines analysis of the research: http://www.nhs.uk/news/2010/08August/Pages/kidneys-from-heart-deaths-good-for-transplant.aspx
Kidney Cancer
* Robotically assisted nephrectomy for renal malignancy using the da Vinci surgical system (Intuitive Surgical Inc.) for adult patients. A new record from the CRD Health Technology Assessment Database. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386206
Male Urogenital Disorders
* Urological chronic pelvic pain- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386850 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386850%20>
* Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: a guide to management - in association with NICE. A BMJ Learning module - log in with your NHS Athens account details or BMA membership http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=387221
Male Ureteric Disorders
* Ureteric stones- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321947 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321947%20>
Male Bladder Disorders
* Catheter-related infections- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321796 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321796%20>
* Kidney and bladder stones- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=339010 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=339010%20>
* Cystitis- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321803
* Vesico-ureter-reflux- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321952
Prostate Disorders
* LUTS in men, age-related (prostatism) - A series of new Clinical Knowledge Summaries on this subject. http://www.library.nhs.uk/kidney/SearchResults.aspx?searchText=LUTS%20in%20men%2C%20age-related%20%28prostatism%29&tabID=288
* BMJ Patient Journey article on Prostate Cancer. Link to BMJ Article: http://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c3834.short?rss=1
* Benign Prostate Enlargement: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321706 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321706%20>
* Prostate disorders and surgical procedures- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321938 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321938%20>
Penile Disorders
* Erectile dysfunction- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321806 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321806%20>
* Circumcision- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=344284 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=344284%20>
Urethral disorders
* Urethroplasty- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321992 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321992%20>
* Urethral stricture- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386835 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=386835%20>
Urinary tract infections
* Urinary tract infections- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321994 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321994%20>
Testicular/Scrotal Disorders
* Hypospadias- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321814 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321814%20>
* Varicocele- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321950 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321950%20>
* Testosterone- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321993 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321993%20>
* Testicular and scrotal disorders- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321943
Male Urinary Incontinence
* BMJ Clinical Review on Managing urinary incontinence in older people. Link to BMJ Clinical Review: http://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c3835.short?rss=1 <http://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c3835.short?rss=1%20>
* Male urinary incontinence- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321830 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321830%20>
* Stress incontinence- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321941 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321941%20>
Sexually Transmitted Infections
* HIV and male urogenital disorders- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321812
* Hepatitis B - Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321810 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321810%20>
* Chlamydia- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321798 <http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321798%20>
Fertility
* Infertility- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The specialist collection team have updated this page with the latest evidence. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321815
Eli Bastin
Information Specialist
NHS Evidence - kidney diseases and male urogenital disorders
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