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  1. Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers (HTG243)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall.

  2. Fractures (non-complex): assessment and management (NG38)

    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.

  3. Does the use of ultrasound of the lumbar spine improve siting of regional anaesthetic needles in pregnant women with a BMI over 30 kg/m 2   at the booking appointment?

    obese are more likely to need anaesthesia during labour and birth. The rates of operative birth are much higher in this...

  4. Managing medicines in care homes (SC1)

    This guideline covers good practice for managing medicines in care homes. It aims to promote the safe and effective use of medicines in care homes by advising on processes for prescribing, handling and administering medicines. It also recommends how care and services relating to medicines should be provided to people living in care homes.

  5. Pegaspargase for treating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (TA408)

    Evidence-based recommendations on pegaspargase (Oncaspar) for treating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

  6. What is the optimal timeframe for starting parenteral nutrition in term babies who are critically ill or require surgery?

    preterm babies born before 31+0 weeks should receive parenteral nutrition from birth until they transition to enteral feeds. Even though...

  7. Children's attachment (QS133)

    This quality standard covers identifying, assessing and treating attachment difficulties in children and young people (under 18). It focuses on children and young people at high risk of going into care, looked after by local authorities in foster homes, in special guardianship, adopted from care, and those in residential settings and other accommodation. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  8. Suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people: recognition, diagnosis and early management (NG255)

    This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people. It includes recommendations on recognition and early assessment, initial treatment, escalating care, finding and controlling the source of infection, early monitoring, information and support, and training and education.

  9. Xpert GBS test for the intrapartum detection of group B streptococcus (MIB28)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Xpert GBS test for the intrapartum detection of group B streptococcus

  10. Onasemnogene abeparvovec for treating presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy (HST24)

    Evidence-based recommendations on onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma) for treating presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy in babies aged 12 months and under.

  11. Cancer services for children and young people (QS55)

    This quality standard covers providing and organising cancer services for babies, children and young people (from birth to 24 years, although the upper age limit may vary). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  12. Novii Wireless Patch System for maternal and fetal monitoring (MIB228)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Novii Wireless Patch System for maternal and fetal monitoring .

  13. What is the most accurate prenatal screening marker for TAPS, including middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA‑PSV)?

    influence how the woman's pregnancy is managed, including the timing of preterm birth. Advanced TAPS (stages 3 and 4) is associated with...

  14. Perinatal palliative care:- What impact does timely perinatal palliative care have on the experience of bereaved parents?

    condition are increasingly being offered perinatal palliative care before the birth (or very soon afterwards) if they decide to continue...

  15. Effectiveness of progestogens in women with recurrent miscarriage: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of progesterone for improving outcomes in women with unexplained recurrent miscarriage?

    miscarriage. However, this trial was designed to look for a 10% difference in live birth outcomes in those who received progesterone...