Disease Knowledge Centres

Disease Knowledge Centres Diesease Knowledge Centres http://www.epgonline.org/diseaseknowledge.cfm http://www.epgonline.orghttp://development.epgonline.org/rss/img-epg.jpg DiseaseKnowledgeCentreshttp://feedburner.google.com Anti Infectives Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/2hL_JvMLuWc/3073 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/3073 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Anti-Infectives Knowledge Network brings together the expertise and experience of a variety of leaders in this area. Multimedia presentations showing key lectures from all the major congresses and stand-alone events will be reported here, along with links to treatment guidelines and suggested further reading. To access the Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Centre, healthcare professionals will be required to either register for free, or login with their EPG username and password. Our 2012 coverage starts with a two-day Symposium, Individual approaches to managing invasive candidiasis: from guidelines to practice. This meeting took place at the Institut Pasteur, Paris on 30th and 31st January 2012. We encourage you to return regularly for the latest news, clinical insights, and essential information from European congresses. Congresses being covered include ISICEM, ECCMID, EBMT, ICCN and ISHAM. Congress reports will be added regularly, so keep visiting for the latest information.

The Anti-Infectives Knowledge Network brings together the expertise and experience of a variety of leaders in this area. Multimedia presentations showing key lectures from all the major congresses and stand-alone events will be reported here, along with links to treatment guidelines and suggested further reading.

To access the Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Centre, healthcare professionals will be required to either register for free, or login with their EPG username and password.

Our 2012 coverage starts with a two-day Symposium, Individual approaches to managing invasive candidiasis: from guidelines to practice. This meeting took place at the Institut Pasteur, Paris on 30th and 31st January 2012.

We encourage you to return regularly for the latest news, clinical insights, and essential information from European congresses. Congresses being covered include ISICEM, ECCMID, EBMT, ICCN and ISHAM. Congress reports will be added regularly, so keep visiting for the latest information.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/3073 Diabetes Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/JFWa05dd80I/2911 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2911 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes is a disease that currently affects approximately 285 million people worldwide and this figure is only expected to increase. For Europe, the IDF estimates that 55.2 million, or 8.5% of the population aged 20 to 79 years, have diabetes. This is expected to rise to 66.2 million (10.0%) by 2030. Complications associated with diabetes mellitus include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, kidney damage, foot ulceration and nerve damage. To access the Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Centre, healthcare professionals will be required to either register for free, or login with their EPG username and password. The Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Centre concentrates on five main areas; a disease overview, pathophysiology, screening and diagnosis, treatment and disease management as well as recent developments.

Diabetes is a disease that currently affects approximately 285 million people worldwide and this figure is only expected to increase. For Europe, the IDF estimates that 55.2 million, or 8.5% of the population aged 20 to 79 years, have diabetes. This is expected to rise to 66.2 million (10.0%) by 2030. Complications associated with diabetes mellitus include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, kidney damage, foot ulceration and nerve damage.

To access the Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Centre, healthcare professionals will be required to either register for free, or login with their EPG username and password.

The Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Centre concentrates on five main areas; a disease overview, pathophysiology, screening and diagnosis, treatment and disease management as well as recent developments.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2911 EULAR Webcast Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/615jaCd_o1U/2933 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2933 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating rheumatological disease that causes significant morbidity; it affects 45% of women over 65 and is a major cause of disability. OA is characterised by the degeneration of articular cartilage in synovial joints causing bone hypertrophy. Although this is a disease with no cure, many treatments for OA symptoms are available. Many people with OA have co-morbidities which affect which treatments are appropriate. To access this webcast, healthcare professionals will be required to login with their EPG username and password or register with EPG for free. The Osteoarthritis Perspectives Webcast contains three presentations that were held during a satellite symposium entitled Clinical Choices in Osteoarthritis Pain Management � Evidence Versus Practice: An Interactive Case-Based Assessment. Held at the EULAR Congress 2011 in London, the satellite symposium discussed the treatment regimens available for the treatment of OA.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating rheumatological disease that causes significant morbidity; it affects 45% of women over 65 and is a major cause of disability. OA is characterised by the degeneration of articular cartilage in synovial joints causing bone hypertrophy. Although this is a disease with no cure, many treatments for OA symptoms are available. Many people with OA have co-morbidities which affect which treatments are appropriate.

To access this webcast, healthcare professionals will be required to login with their EPG username and password or register with EPG for free.

The Osteoarthritis Perspectives Webcast contains three presentations that were held during a satellite symposium entitled Clinical Choices in Osteoarthritis Pain Management � Evidence Versus Practice: An Interactive Case-Based Assessment. Held at the EULAR Congress 2011 in London, the satellite symposium discussed the treatment regimens available for the treatment of OA.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2933 Diabetes - Webcast Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/MDHdDQ0WtJs/3022 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/3022 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus affects approximately 20.66 million people across the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This leads to many complications including macrovascular and microvascular disease. Glycaemic control in diabetes is particularly important in reducing these complications; a 1% fall in HBA1C results in a 37.5% and 42.5% reduction in microvascular and peripheral vascular disease respectively. There are numerous treatments for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus which act on receptors within various organs. A new class of drugs, SGLT2-Inhibitors act on the kidney, which itself plays an important role in glycaemic control. To access the eCME programme, healthcare professionals will be required to login with their EPG username and password or alternatively register online for free. The SGLT2-Inhibitor webcast, the first eCME accredited programme on EPG Online, is entitled SGLT2-Inhibitors: Assessing the Evidence and the Potential Impact on Future Clinical Practice. This activity has been designed to inform healthcare professionals on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the role of SGLT2-Inhibitors in the treatment of this disease.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus affects approximately 20.66 million people across the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This leads to many complications including macrovascular and microvascular disease. Glycaemic control in diabetes is particularly important in reducing these complications; a 1% fall in HBA1C results in a 37.5% and 42.5% reduction in microvascular and peripheral vascular disease respectively. There are numerous treatments for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus which act on receptors within various organs. A new class of drugs, SGLT2-Inhibitors act on the kidney, which itself plays an important role in glycaemic control.

To access the eCME programme, healthcare professionals will be required to login with their EPG username and password or alternatively register online for free.

The SGLT2-Inhibitor webcast, the first eCME accredited programme on EPG Online, is entitled SGLT2-Inhibitors: Assessing the Evidence and the Potential Impact on Future Clinical Practice. This activity has been designed to inform healthcare professionals on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the role of SGLT2-Inhibitors in the treatment of this disease.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/3022 NSCLC - Webcast Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/SN3NX9q6Vx4/3033 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/3033 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer accounting for 1.4 million deaths annually. It can be divided into two forms; Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer. NSCLC is the most common form accounting for 80% of all cases. It is not one single type of cancer; instead it is a group of cancers that have been grouped together because approaches to diagnosis, staging, prognosis and treatment are similar. To access this webcast, healthcare professionals will be required to login with their EPG username and password or register with EPG for free. The NSCLC Webcast contains multimedia presentations from four symposia hosted by AstraZeneca which discuss the role of EGF Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors on the treatment of EGFR+ tumours in people with advanced stage lung cancer. The site also contains information on NSCLC, its symptoms, diagnosis, disease staging and available treatments.

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer accounting for 1.4 million deaths annually. It can be divided into two forms; Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer. NSCLC is the most common form accounting for 80% of all cases. It is not one single type of cancer; instead it is a group of cancers that have been grouped together because approaches to diagnosis, staging, prognosis and treatment are similar.

To access this webcast, healthcare professionals will be required to login with their EPG username and password or register with EPG for free.

The NSCLC Webcast contains multimedia presentations from four symposia hosted by AstraZeneca which discuss the role of EGF Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors on the treatment of EGFR+ tumours in people with advanced stage lung cancer. The site also contains information on NSCLC, its symptoms, diagnosis, disease staging and available treatments.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/3033 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/cni32WzhkPE/2874 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2874 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease of the respiratory system resulting in decreased lung function, which is a growing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has been estimated by The WHO Global Burden of Disease project that COPD was the fourth leading cause of death in 2004 and predicts that by 2030 it will be the third. However it is thought that the current prevalence is an underestimate, due to a lack of awareness among primary care physicians. To access the COPD Knowledge Centre, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password. The COPD Knowledge Centre contains information on the respiratory system and its role in this disease. Disease processes and the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disease are also discussed in depth.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease of the respiratory system resulting in decreased lung function, which is a growing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has been estimated by The WHO Global Burden of Disease project that COPD was the fourth leading cause of death in 2004 and predicts that by 2030 it will be the third. However it is thought that the current prevalence is an underestimate, due to a lack of awareness among primary care physicians.

To access the COPD Knowledge Centre, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The COPD Knowledge Centre contains information on the respiratory system and its role in this disease. Disease processes and the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disease are also discussed in depth.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2874 Men's Health Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/7YtLgPOJHwM/889 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/889 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT As a disease topic Men's Health covers a broad set of issues affecting men of all ages, such as erectile dysfunction and Hypogonadism. Some of the issues requiring greater focus and more thorough dissemination of information amongst the healthcare community, are those that have the potential to go undetected in the early stages. Diseases where early detection and more regular health checks not only improve prognosis and efficacy of treatment outcomes, but also quality of life. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password. For your information, the Mens Health knowledge centre concentrates on the understanding, management and treatment of erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism. The website also provides extensive details on up-coming conferences as well as an extensive library of useful resource. You can also access the knowledge centre via www.menshealthfocus.com.

As a disease topic Men's Health covers a broad set of issues affecting men of all ages, such as erectile dysfunction and Hypogonadism. Some of the issues requiring greater focus and more thorough dissemination of information amongst the healthcare community, are those that have the potential to go undetected in the early stages. Diseases where early detection and more regular health checks not only improve prognosis and efficacy of treatment outcomes, but also quality of life.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

For your information, the Mens Health knowledge centre concentrates on the understanding, management and treatment of erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism. The website also provides extensive details on up-coming conferences as well as an extensive library of useful resource. You can also access the knowledge centre via www.menshealthfocus.com.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/889 Niemann-Pick Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/L6k5ydiYlvc/2478 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2478 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Niemann Pick Type-C disease Knowledge Centre aim's to provide healthcare professionals with the latest, most up-to-date information regarding the disease and the management of it. Niemann-Pick type C disease is a rare genetic lysosomal storage disorder that causes severe, progressive neurological symptoms. It is a very serious, life-threatening condition that can affect infants, children and adults. NP-C is characterized by cellular accumulation of lipids, in particular unesterified cholesterol and glycosphingolipids, in many parts of the body including brain, liver and spleen. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Niemann Pick Type-C disease Knowledge Centre aim's to provide healthcare professionals with the latest, most up-to-date information regarding the disease and the management of it.

Niemann-Pick type C disease is a rare genetic lysosomal storage disorder that causes severe, progressive neurological symptoms. It is a very serious, life-threatening condition that can affect infants, children and adults. NP-C is characterized by cellular accumulation of lipids, in particular unesterified cholesterol and glycosphingolipids, in many parts of the body including brain, liver and spleen.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2478 Atopic Dermatitis Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/IB9g3qwDgE8/2610 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2610 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Atopic Dermatitis Knowledge Centre aims to provide healthcare professionals across Europe with up-to-date diagnosis, management and treatment information. Atopic dermatitis has traditionally been characterised by periods of exacerbations, known as flares, interspersed with periods of apparent remission. It affects patients to varying degrees and is categorised as mild, moderate or severe. The progression of atopic dermatitis also differs considerably from person to person. There are a number of different treatment options currently available for atopic dermatitis including non-pharmacological options like emollient creams to improve symptoms, and pharmacological options, such as topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors.

The Atopic Dermatitis Knowledge Centre aims to provide healthcare professionals across Europe with up-to-date diagnosis, management and treatment information.

Atopic dermatitis has traditionally been characterised by periods of exacerbations, known as flares, interspersed with periods of apparent remission. It affects patients to varying degrees and is categorised as mild, moderate or severe. The progression of atopic dermatitis also differs considerably from person to person.

There are a number of different treatment options currently available for atopic dermatitis including non-pharmacological options like emollient creams to improve symptoms, and pharmacological options, such as topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2610 Soft Tissue Sarcoma Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/TA4pEUtWwdY/2571 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2571 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) Knowledge Centre aims to provide healthcare professionals with the latest, most up-to-date information regarding the disease and its management. Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of diverse and ubiquitous tumours that originate in tissues such as fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, blood and lymphatic vessels (the soft tissues that connect, support and surround other parts of the body). Every year approximately 13,000 new cases of soft tissue sarcomas are diagnosed in adults and children in Europe and slightly more than 50% of these new patients die from this disease To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) Knowledge Centre aims to provide healthcare professionals with the latest, most up-to-date information regarding the disease and its management.

Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of diverse and ubiquitous tumours that originate in tissues such as fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, blood and lymphatic vessels (the soft tissues that connect, support and surround other parts of the body).

Every year approximately 13,000 new cases of soft tissue sarcomas are diagnosed in adults and children in Europe and slightly more than 50% of these new patients die from this disease

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2571 Cystic Fibrosis Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/H-ZODxODLs0/2191 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2191 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Cystic Fibrosis Knowledge Centre aims to provide Healthcare professionals with information surrounding all aspects Cystic Fibrosis to improve understanding, early identification, and management of the disease. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is one of the more common, life-shortening, inherited diseases among Caucasians and effects about 70,000 people worldwide.* It is caused by a defect in a gene known as the cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password. *Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - www.cff.org . Accessed June 09.

The Cystic Fibrosis Knowledge Centre aims to provide Healthcare professionals with information surrounding all aspects Cystic Fibrosis to improve understanding, early identification, and management of the disease.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is one of the more common, life-shortening, inherited diseases among Caucasians and effects about 70,000 people worldwide.* It is caused by a defect in a gene known as the cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

*Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - www.cff.org . Accessed June 09.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2191 Cholesterol Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/Iwd1tpFmBs8/2524 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2524 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Cholesterol Knowledge Centre comprises information on the subject of cholesterol, associated risk factors and guidelines for healthcare professionals across Europe. According to the ESC Guidelines* 'the benefits of cholesterol lowering therapy depends on initial levels of risk: the higher the risk, the greater the benefit.' In fact, an elevated level of LDL-C is a well-recognised form of dyslipidaemia that has been strongly associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease leading to cardiovascular events. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password. *Graham I et al. Eur Heart J 2007;28:2375Schwartz GG et al. JAMA 2001; 285: 1711-1718.

The Cholesterol Knowledge Centre comprises information on the subject of cholesterol, associated risk factors and guidelines for healthcare professionals across Europe.

According to the ESC Guidelines* 'the benefits of cholesterol lowering therapy depends on initial levels of risk: the higher the risk, the greater the benefit.' In fact, an elevated level of LDL-C is a well-recognised form of dyslipidaemia that has been strongly associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease leading to cardiovascular events.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

*Graham I et al. Eur Heart J 2007;28:2375Schwartz GG et al. JAMA 2001; 285: 1711-1718.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2524 Contraception Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/f5zHX03negA/2351 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2351 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Contraception Knowledge Centre is an online tool for doctors and healthcare professionals in the UK which aims provide help and guidance to assist them in selecting the most appropriate contraceptive method for their patient. With 14 different methods of contraception available in the UK, the patient is not always aware of which contraceptive method may suit them best, and without frank discussion surrounding the influencing factors, neither is their doctor/nurse/pharmacist. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Contraception Knowledge Centre is an online tool for doctors and healthcare professionals in the UK which aims provide help and guidance to assist them in selecting the most appropriate contraceptive method for their patient.

With 14 different methods of contraception available in the UK, the patient is not always aware of which contraceptive method may suit them best, and without frank discussion surrounding the influencing factors, neither is their doctor/nurse/pharmacist.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2351 Hepatitis Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/qVK_eqrr-O8/1574 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1574 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hepatitis can be caused by many different things including viral infections, parasites, bacteria, chemicals, autoimmunity, drugs or alcohol. Of these, viral infection is the most common cause of chronic (long-term) hepatitis, which can lead to severe liver damage including cirrhosis and liver cancer. The Hepatitis Knowledge Centre is an online tool for Healthcare professionals which focuses on the Hepatitis B and C viruses. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

Hepatitis can be caused by many different things including viral infections, parasites, bacteria, chemicals, autoimmunity, drugs or alcohol. Of these, viral infection is the most common cause of chronic (long-term) hepatitis, which can lead to severe liver damage including cirrhosis and liver cancer. The Hepatitis Knowledge Centre is an online tool for Healthcare professionals which focuses on the Hepatitis B and C viruses. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1574 Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/GzCCFKIZieI/2113 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2113 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT This Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) knowledge centre is an online tool for doctors and healthcare professionals. The knowledge centre includes sections relating to, phases of the disease, clinical presentations, diagnosis, treatment therapy. Along with the knowledge centre there is also a helpful resources section which provides a list of additional websites that doctors may find useful. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

This Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) knowledge centre is an online tool for doctors and healthcare professionals. The knowledge centre includes sections relating to, phases of the disease, clinical presentations, diagnosis, treatment therapy.

Along with the knowledge centre there is also a helpful resources section which provides a list of additional websites that doctors may find useful.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2113 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/zizx5F-kedU/2152 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2152 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) knowledge centre aims to further the knowledge of doctors and healthcare professionals regarding this condition. The knowledge centre contains disease information ranging from epidemiology, etiology, and symptoms to prognosis, treatment and management. The resources section of this knowledge centre contains useful downloads and Peer Review web presentation for the physicians. There is also a patient brochure which can be downloaded and handed to the patient/caregiver/family. If the healthcare professional then wishes to explore the area of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) further they can view the useful links section which offers a list of other sites related to Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST). To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) knowledge centre aims to further the knowledge of doctors and healthcare professionals regarding this condition. The knowledge centre contains disease information ranging from epidemiology, etiology, and symptoms to prognosis, treatment and management.

The resources section of this knowledge centre contains useful downloads and Peer Review web presentation for the physicians. There is also a patient brochure which can be downloaded and handed to the patient/caregiver/family. If the healthcare professional then wishes to explore the area of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) further they can view the useful links section which offers a list of other sites related to Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST).

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2152 Insomnia Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/tn0-gecanxY/2198 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2198 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Insomnia knowledge centre provides a wealth of information for doctors and other healthcare professionals. It contains useful disease information which includes characterisation, diagnosis and prevalence as well as how to monitor sleep, and its function. The knowledge centre discusses the treatment options available to ensure both quantity and quality of sleep. The Insomnia resource offers healthcare professionals downloadable materials including useful diagnostic questionnaires which assists in expanding the educational resources available to them in this important area. The resource also offers the opportunity to download informative leaflets to hand to their patients. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Insomnia knowledge centre provides a wealth of information for doctors and other healthcare professionals. It contains useful disease information which includes characterisation, diagnosis and prevalence as well as how to monitor sleep, and its function. The knowledge centre discusses the treatment options available to ensure both quantity and quality of sleep.

The Insomnia resource offers healthcare professionals downloadable materials including useful diagnostic questionnaires which assists in expanding the educational resources available to them in this important area. The resource also offers the opportunity to download informative leaflets to hand to their patients.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2198 Asthma Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/-eLuCSDbxdM/1305 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1305 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Asthma knowledge centre aims to help European doctors and healthcare professionals stay current, and in turn, make more informed clinical decisions in the area of asthma. The resource aims to help healthcare professionals to arrive at a more confident diagnosis and, therein, effective treatment for their patients suffering from Asthma. The knowledge centre offers an in-depth look at the different areas of asthma. These include the causes, prevalence, management and treatment of the disease. The knowledge centre also contains a helpful web links section to further assist healthcare professionals. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Asthma knowledge centre aims to help European doctors and healthcare professionals stay current, and in turn, make more informed clinical decisions in the area of asthma. The resource aims to help healthcare professionals to arrive at a more confident diagnosis and, therein, effective treatment for their patients suffering from Asthma.

The knowledge centre offers an in-depth look at the different areas of asthma. These include the causes, prevalence, management and treatment of the disease. The knowledge centre also contains a helpful web links section to further assist healthcare professionals.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1305 Lysosomal Storage Disorders Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/HRBXVOzsg0U/1634 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1634 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Lysosomal Storage Disorders knowledge centre provides a wealth of information for doctors and other healthcare professionals regarding these rare conditions. Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a group of progressive and often fatal genetic diseases- the knowledge center covers information on Gaucher, Fabry and Pompe disease. Additionally the knowledge center contains useful disease information including diagnosis, alerting symptoms and treatment. A list of additional relevant literature is also available. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Lysosomal Storage Disorders knowledge centre provides a wealth of information for doctors and other healthcare professionals regarding these rare conditions. Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a group of progressive and often fatal genetic diseases- the knowledge center covers information on Gaucher, Fabry and Pompe disease.

Additionally the knowledge center contains useful disease information including diagnosis, alerting symptoms and treatment. A list of additional relevant literature is also available.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1634 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/p1stm4huZuI/2002 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2002 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Non-small cell lung cancer knowledge centre aims to satisfy a growing healthcare professional demand for a greater depth and quality of online research and educational resources. The knowledge centre contains a wide range of information comprising of disease information including causes, diagnosis and treatment strategies/therapies. The knowledge centre also provides the healthcare professionals with a useful resources section compiled of helpful web-links and downloads. As well as presenting a resource for healthcare professionals, there is also a patient resource section compiling of printable patient/caregiver information leaflets which can then be handed to patients. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password

The Non-small cell lung cancer knowledge centre aims to satisfy a growing healthcare professional demand for a greater depth and quality of online research and educational resources. The knowledge centre contains a wide range of information comprising of disease information including causes, diagnosis and treatment strategies/therapies. The knowledge centre also provides the healthcare professionals with a useful resources section compiled of helpful web-links and downloads.

As well as presenting a resource for healthcare professionals, there is also a patient resource section compiling of printable patient/caregiver information leaflets which can then be handed to patients.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2002 Renal Anaemia Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/AXqWUbH5Imc/2076 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2076 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Renal Anaemia Knowledge Centre is a resource for doctors and other healthcare professionals. Content of the Renal Anaemia Knowledge Centre includes illustrated information on the various stages of Chronic Kidney Disease, the causes of renal anaemia, diagnosis guidance and treatment advice. Additionally healthcare professionals can use practical patient downloads and links to other useful sources of information to further their knowledge of the disease and offer support to their patients. Links to publications detailing information on the latest and most exciting publications on renal anaemia and chronic kidney disease can also be accessed. There is even a helpful glossary depicting and explaining phrases used within the knowledge centre. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Renal Anaemia Knowledge Centre is a resource for doctors and other healthcare professionals. Content of the Renal Anaemia Knowledge Centre includes illustrated information on the various stages of Chronic Kidney Disease, the causes of renal anaemia, diagnosis guidance and treatment advice.

Additionally healthcare professionals can use practical patient downloads and links to other useful sources of information to further their knowledge of the disease and offer support to their patients. Links to publications detailing information on the latest and most exciting publications on renal anaemia and chronic kidney disease can also be accessed. There is even a helpful glossary depicting and explaining phrases used within the knowledge centre.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/2076 Alzheimers Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/WCfobDKeDGk/845 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/845 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Centre is a resource for doctors and other healthcare professionals. The knowledge centre contains a wide range of information comprising of disease information (epidemiology, aetiology) and treatment options. The resource also provides users with a useful downloads, study synopses, clinical studies information and a video-based 'Q & A' section where Key Opinion Leaders provide discuss key questions relating to the degenerative disease. Additionally, healthcare professionals can access valuable patient tools to assist in providing support to the patient/caregiver/family. These tools consist of a list of advice centres and a number of printable patient/caregiver information leaflets. There is even a training booklet conceived and written to support stimulation of the cognitive capacities of Alzheimer's disease patients. The different exercises contained within the booklet are meant to strengthen cognitive functioning and thus to improve the patients' daily living activities. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Centre is a resource for doctors and other healthcare professionals. The knowledge centre contains a wide range of information comprising of disease information (epidemiology, aetiology) and treatment options. The resource also provides users with a useful downloads, study synopses, clinical studies information and a video-based 'Q & A' section where Key Opinion Leaders provide discuss key questions relating to the degenerative disease.

Additionally, healthcare professionals can access valuable patient tools to assist in providing support to the patient/caregiver/family. These tools consist of a list of advice centres and a number of printable patient/caregiver information leaflets. There is even a training booklet conceived and written to support stimulation of the cognitive capacities of Alzheimer's disease patients. The different exercises contained within the booklet are meant to strengthen cognitive functioning and thus to improve the patients' daily living activities.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/845 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/3nJPTcjViF0/612 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/612 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) knowledge centre provides healthcare professionals with detailed information concerning all aspects of BPH. From understanding the disease to its management and treatment, this resource gives healthcare professionals an extensive yet concise 'package' of useful information. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) knowledge centre provides healthcare professionals with detailed information concerning all aspects of BPH. From understanding the disease to its management and treatment, this resource gives healthcare professionals an extensive yet concise 'package' of useful information.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/612 Arthritis Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/9pc260QT98c/829 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/829 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT This knowledge centre is a resource for healthcare professionals to obtain information in the area of Arthritis. The knowledge centre combines the understanding of Arthritis with the management as well as pain assessment and treatment options (pharmacological and non pharmacological) Within this knowledge centre lays a very useful resources section comprising of not only physicians resources but for patients as well. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

This knowledge centre is a resource for healthcare professionals to obtain information in the area of Arthritis. The knowledge centre combines the understanding of Arthritis with the management as well as pain assessment and treatment options (pharmacological and non pharmacological)

Within this knowledge centre lays a very useful resources section comprising of not only physicians resources but for patients as well.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/829 Hypertension Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/stMqCc676OY/1134 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1134 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Hypertension Knowledge Centre consists of disease and diagnosis information, as well as clinical evaluation tools. There is also a comprehensive treatment section which discussed both lifestyle changes and pharmacological therapy options. There is a practical resources section covering subjects such as reviews, guidelines and slide kits as well as useful weblinks to further the healthcare professional's knowledge. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Hypertension Knowledge Centre consists of disease and diagnosis information, as well as clinical evaluation tools. There is also a comprehensive treatment section which discussed both lifestyle changes and pharmacological therapy options. There is a practical resources section covering subjects such as reviews, guidelines and slide kits as well as useful weblinks to further the healthcare professional's knowledge.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1134 Migraine Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/iGiiW5N-EQ4/1891 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1891 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Migraine Knowledge Centre provides healthcare professionals with a wealth of information surrounding the understanding, diagnosis, management and treatment of migraines. It aims to help healthcare professionals to arrive at a more confident diagnosis and, therein, effective treatment for their patients suffering from Migraines. Additionally, healthcare professionals can access valuable patient tools to assist in providing support to the patient/caregiver/family. These tools consist of questionnaires, patient diaries and a number of printable patient/caregiver useful links. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

The Migraine Knowledge Centre provides healthcare professionals with a wealth of information surrounding the understanding, diagnosis, management and treatment of migraines. It aims to help healthcare professionals to arrive at a more confident diagnosis and, therein, effective treatment for their patients suffering from Migraines.

Additionally, healthcare professionals can access valuable patient tools to assist in providing support to the patient/caregiver/family. These tools consist of questionnaires, patient diaries and a number of printable patient/caregiver useful links.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

]]> http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/1891 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) & Cervical Cancer Knowledge Centre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DiseaseKnowledgeCentres/~3/Webg9dbnMpQ/909 http://www.epgonline.org/page.cfm/pageId/909 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT This Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Centre is an online resource for doctors and healthcare professionals. The knowledge centre includes detailed information pertaining to both the HPV virus and the illnesses it can cause. This resource focuses on cervical cancer and discusses the cervix, epidemiology of cervical cancer and its prevention. To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

This Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Centre is an online resource for doctors and healthcare professionals. The knowledge centre includes detailed information pertaining to both the HPV virus and the illnesses it can cause. This resource focuses on cervical cancer and discusses the cervix, epidemiology of cervical cancer and its prevention.

To access the resource, healthcare professionals will be required to register (for free), or login with their EPG username and password.

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