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Shared decision making between service users and healthcare professionals is an integral part of healthcare, says NICE, in new guideline recommendations published today.
Simple blood test for pneumonia can help limit use of antibiotics
Using the C-reactive protein blood test can help GPs determine whether a person with a chest infection has pneumonia and should be treated with antibiotics, NICE says.
Small, practical steps are best way of maintaining a healthy weight
Limiting screen time, walking more, and eating healthily are among the most effective ways of maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain.
South Tyneside wins first NICE Local Government Chronicle Public Health Award
South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) has been named the winner of the first Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Public Health Award sponsored by NICE.
New evidence on the safety of statins means more people could benefit from them, new NICE draft guidance says.
Statins should be offered to everyone who has chronic kidney disease, says NICE
Healthcare professionals should offer statins to millions of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This will help to manage their increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says NICE.
Researchers wanted to study the public's views of health-related quality of life
Applications close on Wednesday 4 March 2020
Updated NICE guidance will help to safeguard NHS staff and patients by preventing violent situations and offering clear advice on managing them safely if needed.
Selective laser therapy recommended to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension
People newly diagnosed with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (OHT) should initially be offered selective laser therapy (SLT) treatment rather than eye drops, according to an updated NICE guideline published today (Wednesday, 26 January).
Self-harm is everyone's business, NICE says in new draft guideline
All professionals working across the health and social care system have a role to play in supporting people who self-harm and the issue should not just be seen as the responsibility of those with mental health expertise, NICE has said in a new draft guideline.
NICE wants people who show signs of sepsis to be treated with the same urgency given to those with suspected heart attacks.
Thousands with high cholesterol set to benefit from new treatment on the NHS
Thousands of people with high cholesterol will soon have access to a new treatment option on the NHS as a result of final NICE guidance published today (28 April 2021).
Three new treatment options for type 2 diabetes recommended by NICE
Tens of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes will be eligible for new treatments under new guidance from NICE.
Treatment for men with enlarged prostate is recommended by NICE for NHS adoption
Final guidance from NICE recommends the PLASMA system
Triple therapy recommended by NICE for patients with multiple myeloma
The therapy has been recommended after a confidential discount was agreed between NHS England and the drug manufacturer Amgen.