Information materials to support the swine flu vaccination programme

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

A list of all Department of Health materials produced to support the swine flu vaccination programme.

Annual Evidence Update for COPD

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

The latest evidence for COPD published in over the last 12 months.

Annual Evidence Update on supportive and palliative care in chronic lung disease

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

Following the recent COPD AEU, the Supportive and Palliative Care Specialist Collection have produced an AEU concentrating on dyspnoea and cough in people with respiratory disease.

Topotecan for the treatment of relapsed small-cell lung cancer

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

This guidance addresses the use of topotecan for the treatment of relapsed small-cell lung cancer.

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with airway valves for advanced emphysema

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

The aim of lung volume reduction surgery is to limit airflow to that part of the lung which is working least well, so that the effort of breathing can be concentrated on the part of the lung which is working better. The procedure is undertaken via a small flexible camera inserted down the windpipe and involves placing small, one-way valves in the airways.

Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza – clinical management guidelines for adults and children

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

document has been produced in the light of clinical experience during the first wave and has been endorsed by the clinical sub-group of the Pandemic Influenza Clinical and Operational Advisory Group. The guidelines are only intended for use during the H1N1 2009 influenza pandemic and will be updated regularly.

Clinical professionals brief on swine flu vaccination

Wednesday 16 December 2009 12:10 pm

This document aims to provide clinicians with further information about the swine flu vaccination programme. It combines information about the vaccines and the proposed programme for their administration from the Department of Health with evidence from a variety of peer-reviewed sources.

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