NHS Evidence
The NHS Evidence portal, for information such as guidance and reports, has been recently updated. Improvements to the search function have been made, and new features introduced – the Accreditation Scheme and My Evidence.
The Accreditation scheme aims to identify organisations who have reached the highest standards in producing guidance, publications by these organisations are then awarded an accreditation mark- making them easily identifiable in search results.
“My Evidence” allows you to create your own space on NHS Evidence, saving searches and receiving personalised updates on new publications.
To find out more see: about My Evidence
Add comment November 12, 2009
Annual Evidence update on heart failure
NHS Evidence-cardiovascular has published the annual evidence update on heart failure 5-9 October 2009. It covers, diagnosis and risk, pharmacological therapy, devices and interventions, psychological treatments, rehabilitation, organisation of care, palliative care and key documents
NLH/NHS Evidence: http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/viewResource.aspx?resid=325170
Add comment October 12, 2009
Uptodate now available for St George’s
The library now has access to Uptodate, a well-referenced US produced online textbook that is updated several times a year.
To access Uptodate, go to the library website www.sgul.ac.uk/library. Select Databases A-Z and then Uptodate and input your terms into the search box. You should NOT need to input any passwords or usernames – Just go straight to Search box and input your search terms
Access is whilst on the St George’s site only We are interested in your feedback to using Uptodate. Please email jkirby@sgul.ac.uk with any comments you have.
Add comment October 6, 2009
Annual evidence update on pregnancy and ante-natal care
NHS Evidence has issued this annual update which brings together results of a comprehensive literature search for new research since July 2008. It covers common pregnancy problems, information needs, provision of antenatal care, antenatal ultrasound and foetal heart rate monitoring.
Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/womenshealth.
Add comment October 1, 2009
Reducing the spread of respiratory viruses
Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses: systematic review
This systematic review of measures to reduce the spread of respiratory virus indicates that many simple and low cost interventions are successful in reducing the transmission of epidemic respiratory viruses.
BMJ article: . http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/339/sep21_1/b3675
Add comment September 24, 2009
Temporary access arrangements to library
During the next three weeks.
Access to the library will be via the corridor between Hunter Wing and Lanesborough wing.
Our opening hours will be unchanged.
See http://www.sgul.ac.uk/services/library/opening-timess
However, there will be NO access to the computer rooms outside these opening hours (e.g. no overnight access).
SGUL students will continue to have 24 hour access to the alternative study space Jenner Level 1.
Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Add comment September 10, 2009
Guidance for Systematic Reviews
A detailed guidance on carrying out systematic reviews in healthcare, has been issued by the University of York’s Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. It provides practical guidance for undertaking evidence synthesis based on a thorough understanding of systematic review methodology. It presents the core principles of systematic reviewing, and highlights issues that are specific to reviews of clinical tests, public health interventions, adverse effects, and economic evaluations. The final chapter discusses the incorporation of qualitative research in or alongside effectiveness reviews. The guidance is available in print or PDF versions.
Add comment September 4, 2009
Uptodate now available online
The library now has access to Uptodate, a well-referenced US produced online textbook that is updated several times a year. It provides comprehensive information including recommendations in an easy to use style. To access Uptodate, go to the library website www.sgul.ac.uk/library. Select Databases A-Z and then Uptodate and input your terms into the search box. You can access it on the St George’s site only, you will not be able to access it from home. We are interested in your feedback to using Uptodate. Please email mmalakun@sgul.ac.uk with any comments you have.
Add comment August 28, 2009
NHS Logins
NHS staff are now able to login to library computers again.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Add comment August 21, 2009
