Search results
Showing 451 to 500 of 874 results for end of life
This guideline covers parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) for babies born preterm, up to 28 days after their due birth date and babies born at term, up to 28 days after their birth. Parenteral nutrition is often needed by preterm babies, critically ill babies, and babies who need surgery.
HeartFlow FFRCT for estimating fractional flow reserve from coronary CT angiography (MTG32)
Evidence-based recommendations on HeartFlow FFRCT for estimating fractional flow reserve from coronary CT angiography.
Evidence-based recommendations on erlotinib (Tarceva) and gefitinib (Iressa) for treating non-small-cell lung cancer after chemotherapy in adults.
Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis (TA460)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) for treating non-infectious uveitis in adults.
including living with dementia alongside other topics such as skin care and end of life care are also described. The project has seen...
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of diverticular disease in people aged 18 years and over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care and help people get timely information and advice, including advice about symptoms and when to seek help.
Evidence-based recommendations on dabrafenib (Tafinlar) plus trametinib (Mekinist) for BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Virtual chromoendoscopy to assess colorectal polyps during colonoscopy (DG28)
Evidence-based recommendations on virtual chromoendoscopy (VCE) using NBI, FICE or i-scan to assess colorectal polyps of 5 mm or less during colonoscopy
Evidence-based recommendations on erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin alfa [Eprex], epoetin beta [NeoRecormon], epoetin theta, epoeitin zeta [Retacrit] and darbepoetin alfa [Aranesp]) for treating anaemia in adults with cancer having chemotherapy.
Additionally, there is concern that people with bladder cancer at or near the end of life, who are by that stage often quite frail and...
Targeted-release budesonide for treating primary IgA nephropathy (TA937)
Evidence-based recommendations on targeted-release budesonide (Kinpeygo) for treating primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy in adults.
equipment such as cough assist has been shown to significantly improve quality of life and prolong survival (Bott et al , 2009)....
Dupilumab for treating moderate to severe prurigo nodularis (TA955)
Evidence-based recommendations on dupilumab (Dupixent) for treating moderate to severe prurigo nodularis in adults when systemic treatment is suitable.
Filgotinib for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA792)
Evidence-based recommendations on filgotinib (Jyseleca) for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults when conventional or biological treatment cannot be tolerated, or the disease has responded inadequately or lost response to treatment.
Evidence-based recommendations on bortezomib (Velcade) for treating multiple myeloma before chemotherapy and stem cell transplant in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on trifluridine–tipiracil (Lonsurf) for treating metastatic gastric cancer or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma in adults after 2 or more treatments.
Belimumab for treating active autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (TA752)
Evidence-based recommendations on belimumab (Benlysta) for treating active autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus.
Maribavir for treating refractory cytomegalovirus infection after transplant (TA860)
Evidence-based recommendations on maribavir (Livtencity) for cytomegalovirus infection in adults after transplant.
Alemtuzumab for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (TA312)
Evidence-based recommendations on alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on olaparib (Lynparza) with bevacizumab (Avastin) for high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer in adults.
This quality standard covers the clinical assessment and management of depression in adults aged 18 and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
View quality statements for QS8Show all sections
Sections for QS8
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Assessment
- Quality statement 2: Discussing treatment options
- Quality statement 3: Preventing relapse
- Quality statement 4: Stopping antidepressants
- Quality statement 5: Access to services for adults from minority ethnic backgrounds
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Evidence-based recommendations on ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of lungs for transplant. This involves using a machine to deliver an oxygenated solution to a donor lung and keep it at normal body temperature until it can be transplanted.
View recommendations for IPG695Show all sections
UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers (MTG42)
Evidence-based recommendations on UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers.
This quality standard covers identifying, assessing and managing chronic liver disease in children, young people and adults, and cirrhosis in young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
View quality statements for QS152Show all sections
Sections for QS152
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Advice on physical activity, diet and alcohol
- Quality statement 2 (developmental): Testing for advanced liver fibrosis
- Quality statement 3 (developmental): Non-invasive testing for cirrhosis
- Quality statement 4: Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma
- Quality statement 5: Prophylactic intravenous antibiotics for upper gastrointestinal bleeding
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Mirabegron for treating symptoms of overactive bladder (TA290)
Evidence-based recommendations on mirabegron (Betmiga) for treating overactive bladder in adults.
Developmental follow-up of children and young people born preterm (NG72)
This guideline covers the developmental follow-up of babies, children and young people under 18 years who were born preterm (before 37+0 weeks of pregnancy). It explains the risk of different developmental problems and disorders, and specifies what extra assessments and support children born preterm might need during their growth and development.
This guideline covers investigating all suspected thyroid disease and managing primary thyroid disease (related to the thyroid rather than the pituitary gland). It does not cover managing thyroid cancer or thyroid disease in pregnancy. It aims to improve quality of life by making recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, long-term care and support.
Find out more about quality standards advisory committee 2 members at NICE
Evidence-based recommendations on aortic remodelling hybrid stent insertion for acute type A aortic dissection. This involves inserting a stent with material sewed on one end into part of the aorta.
View recommendations for IPG733Show all sections
Harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people (NG55)
This guideline covers children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour, including those on remand or serving community or custodial sentences. It aims to ensure these problems don’t escalate and possibly lead to them being charged with a sexual offence. It also aims to ensure no-one is unnecessarily referred to specialist services.
Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis (TA590)
Evidence-based recommendations on fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for treating macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion in adults.
Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults: management (CG113)
This guideline covers the care and treatment of people aged 18 and over with generalised anxiety disorder (chronic anxiety) or panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia or panic attacks). It aims to help people achieve complete relief of symptoms (remission), which is associated with better functioning and a lower likelihood of relapse.
Ravulizumab for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (TA710)
Evidence-based recommendations on ravulizumab (Ultomiris) for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome in people weighing 10 kg or more.
Obesity in adults: prevention and lifestyle weight management programmes (QS111)
This quality standard covers preventing adults (aged 18 and over) from becoming overweight or obese. It includes strategies to increase physical activity and promote a healthy diet in the local population. It also covers lifestyle weight management programmes for adults who are overweight or obese. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
View quality statements for QS111Show all sections
Sections for QS111
- Introduction
- List of quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Vending machines
- Quality statement 2: Nutritional information at the point of choosing food and drink options
- Quality statement 3: Prominent placement of healthy options
- Quality statement 4: Maintaining details of local lifestyle weight management programmes
- Quality statement 5: Publishing performance data on local lifestyle weight management programmes
- Quality statement 6: Raising awareness of lifestyle weight management programmes
This guideline covers identifying and caring for adults who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition in hospital or in their own home or a care home. It offers advice on how oral, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition support should be started, administered and stopped. It aims to support healthcare professionals identify malnourished people and help them to choose the most appropriate form of support.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: high-strength insulin glargine 300 units/ml (Toujeo) (ESNM65)
Summary of the evidence on high-strength insulin glargine 300 units/ml (Toujeo) for type 2 diabetes mellitus to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Summary of the evidence on oxybutynin for treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. It includes care, support and review for people with MS. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
View quality statements for QS108Show all sections
Evidence-based recommendations on entecavir for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ustekinumab (Stelara) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults.
Overprescribing of rivaroxaban in non-atrial fibrillation patients in primary care
prevention of ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, which is a life-long treatment. This audit was designed to reduce...
Voclosporin with mycophenolate mofetil for treating lupus nephritis (TA882)
Evidence-based recommendations on voclosporin (Lupkynis) with mycophenolate mofetil for treating lupus nephritis in adults.
Bimekizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (TA723)
Evidence-based recommendations on bimekizumab (Bimzelx) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.
Living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease (IPG170)
Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.
View recommendations for IPG170Show all sections
Sections for IPG170
Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating diabetic macular oedema in adults.
View recommendations for TA274Show all sections
Dapagliflozin in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes (TA288)
Evidence-based recommendations on dapagliflozin (Forxiga) given with other drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in adults.
The Airsonett temperature-controlled laminar airflow device for persistent allergic asthma (MIB8)
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Airsonett temperature-controlled laminar airflow device for persistent allergic asthma
Leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias (IPG626)
Evidence-based recommendations on leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias in adults. This involves inserting a device into the heart that helps it beat at a normal rate.
View recommendations for IPG626Show all sections
Improving quality of care in residential care and nursing homes
significant number of residential and nursing homes on the Island. Towards the end of 2015, Healthwatch found that of the 92 Isle of...