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randomised controlled trials. This research is crucial to improving the mental health outcomes in this population, and would have a...
Sexually transmitted infections: condom distribution schemes (NG68)
This guideline covers condom distribution schemes. The aim is to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In addition, these schemes can provide a good introduction to broader sexual and reproductive health services, especially for younger people, and help prevent unplanned pregnancies.
Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness with a rapid onset and a major impact on the woman...
Evidence-based recommendations on Sleepio to treat insomnia and insomnia symptoms.
impairment, improve quality of life and ultimately should reduce the demand for mental health and social care services.Modifications of...
side effects and effectiveness may contribute to the under-treatment of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities who...
Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica (HTG412)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.
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Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine (HTG217)
Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.
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domiciliary and residential care, including: home care for older people . mental wellbeing of older people in care homes . delirium in...
This guideline covers prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products for people with intractable nausea and vomiting, chronic pain, spasticity and severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59)
This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.
interventions to improve and protect mental wellbeing at work. Source guidance details Comes from guidance Mental wellbeing...
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Deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache) (HTG253)
Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache). This involves stimulating a precise area of the brain using an electrode to treat the chronic pain.
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interventions to improve and protect mental wellbeing at work. Source guidance details Comes from guidance Mental wellbeing...
This guideline covers good practice for developing and updating local formularies in line with statutory requirements. It supports developing formularies that reflect local needs, reduce variation in prescribing, and allow rapid adoption of new medicines and treatments.
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This guideline covers assessing and managing non-complex fractures that can be treated in the emergency department or orthopaedic clinic. It aims to improve practice so that people with fractures receive the care that they need without unnecessary tests and treatments.
Pancreatic cancer in adults: diagnosis and management (NG85)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing pancreatic cancer in adults aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care by ensuring quicker and more accurate diagnosis, and by specifying the most effective treatments for people depending on how advanced their cancer is.
Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.
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YOURmeds for medication support in long-term conditions (MIB289)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on YOURmeds for medication support in long-term conditions .
How safe are drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postnatal period?
of bipolar disorder and for preventing relapse. All drugs used to treat mental health problems may carry some risk for the woman, fetus...
people with dementia, a learning disability, an acquired brain injury or a mental illness. Interventions should be designed to address...
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute prostatitis. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
This guideline covers assessment of people aged 16 and over with symptoms and signs of acute respiratory infection (bacterial or viral) at first remote or in-person contact with NHS services. It also covers the initial management of any infections. It aims to support healthcare practitioners in making sure that people’s treatment follows the best care pathway. It forms part of a suite of work on virtual wards being undertaken by NICE.
assessed as lacking capacity to make a decision (through an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate), this type of support could also...
guideline.Important outcomes could include:- offending and re-offending rates- mental health problems- cost-effectiveness- service...
risky containment methods.The reasons why children and young people with mental health problems need long-duration or very frequent...
and engagement. Once people are transferred to primary care or community mental health services these gains are diminished. The...
This guideline covers managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men over 18. It aims to improve the quality of life for men with LUTS by recommending which assessments they should receive, and when conservative management, drug treatment and surgery can help.
Nalmefene for reducing alcohol consumption in people with alcohol dependence (TA325)
Evidence-based recommendations on nalmefene (Selincro) for reducing alcohol consumption in adults with alcohol dependence.
Xeomin (botulinum neurotoxin type A) for treating chronic sialorrhoea (TA605)
Evidence-based recommendations on Xeomin (botulinum neurotoxin type A) for treating chronic sialorrhoea (excessive salivation and drooling) caused by neurological conditions in adults.
This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline NG212.
This quality standard covers the assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in babies and children (from birth to 5 years). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This guideline covers managing colorectal (bowel) cancer in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for adults with colorectal cancer through management of local disease and secondary tumours (metastatic disease).
Urinary tract infection (catheter-associated): antimicrobial prescribing (NG113)
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for catheter-associated urinary tract infection in children, young people and adults. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Metastatic malignant disease of unknown primary origin in adults: diagnosis and management (CG104)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing secondary cancer in people aged 18 and over when the site of the primary cancer is unknown. This includes people who have had treatment for cancer before. It aims to improve quality of life by offering advice on tests for identifying the site of the primary cancer and options for managing the person’s condition.
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating jaundice, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, in newborn babies (neonates). It aims to help detect or prevent very high levels of bilirubin, which can be harmful if not treated.
Topical antimicrobial dressings for locally infected leg ulcers: late-stage assessment (HTG751)
Late stage assessment (LSA) guidance on topical antimicrobial dressings for locally infected leg ulcers.
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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.
This quality standard covers preventing and identifying alcohol problems in the community. It includes policy and practice approaches to prevent harmful alcohol use in adults, young people and children. It is particularly relevant to local authorities, the police, and schools and colleges. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Coeliac disease: recognition, assessment and management (NG20)
This guideline covers the recognition, assessment and management of coeliac disease in children, young people and adults.
This guideline covers care during labour and birth for women who need extra support because they have a medical condition or complications in their current or previous pregnancy. The guideline also covers women who have had no antenatal care. It aims to improve experiences and outcomes for women and their babies.
Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (CG109)
This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.
This guideline covers managing stable angina in people aged 18 and over. It outlines the importance of addressing the person’s concerns about stable angina and the roles of medical therapy and revascularisation.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management (CG184)
This guideline covers investigating and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and dyspepsia in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the treatment of GORD and dyspepsia by making detailed recommendations on Helicobacter pylori eradication, and specifying when to consider laparoscopic fundoplication and referral to specialist services.
This guideline aims to increase the uptake of all vaccines provided on the NHS routine UK immunisation schedule by everyone who is eligible. It supports the aims of the NHS Long Term Plan , which includes actions to improve immunisation coverage by GPs (including the changes to vaccinations and immunisations detailed in the 2021/2022 and 2022/23 GP contracts ) and support a narrowing of health inequalities.
Specialist neonatal respiratory care for babies born preterm (NG124)
This guideline covers specific aspects of respiratory support (for example, oxygen supplementation, assisted ventilation, treatment of some respiratory disorders, and aspects of monitoring) for preterm babies in hospital.
In virtual wards, people can receive virtual and technology-assisted treatment, assessment, and monitoring.
This guideline covers some aspects of assessing and managing hearing loss in primary, community and secondary care. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with hearing loss by advising healthcare staff on assessing hearing difficulties, managing earwax and referring people for audiological or specialist assessment and management.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in all age groups. It aims to make it easier for professionals to tell when someone is having an allergic reaction, by specifying the key signs and patterns to look out for. It also makes recommendations on improving people’s understanding of their drug allergies, and ensuring these are recorded properly in their medical records.