Eyes on Evidence is a free monthly bulletin from NICE Evidence Services (formerly NHS Evidence) which reviews significant new evidence as it emerges and what this may mean for current practice.In the July issue you can find:
General health checks in adults
A Cochrane review suggests that general health checks are not associated with reductions in mortality
or morbidity.
Hand eczema in healthcare workers
A randomised controlled trial indicates that accurate diagnosis of hand eczema and a preventive
education intervention in healthcare workers may improve symptoms and quality of life.
Effect of menstrual cycle on mood in a general population of women
A systematic review suggests a lack of clear evidence for a relationship between negative mood and
the premenstrual phase in the general population.
Adherence to a warfarin dosing algorithm in atrial fibrillation
Adherence to a warfarin dosing algorithm by clinicians treating people with atrial fibrillation may be
associated with improved coagulation control and clinical outcomes.
Trends in new medicine launches in the UK
A retrospective observational study indicates that although short-term trends indicate a decline, longerterm data for 1971 to 2011 show a small increase in new medicine launches.
Case studies from the Quality, Improvement, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) collection highlighting 2 new examples from the QIPP collection demonstrating how NHS organisations have implemented new local practices that have both cut costs and improved quality.
- Reducing bed days and outpatient appointments with Arrhythmia Care Coordinators
- Improving efficiency and safety of out-of-hours care through wireless working in hospitals
Evidence Updates
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