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This quality standard covers managing faecal (bowel) incontinence in adults (aged 18 and over) in the community (at home and in care homes) and in all hospital departments. It includes assessment of bowel control problems, advice and support, and treatment options. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

6 February 2014

This quality standard covers investigating and managing symptoms of dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn or reflux) in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

23 July 2015

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older. It aims to help people with COPD to receive a diagnosis earlier so that they can benefit from treatments to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and keep them healthy for longer.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

26 July 2019

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

7 February 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on total wrist replacement. This involves creating an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 August 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on bilateral cervicosacropexy (CESA) or vaginosacropexy (VASA) using mesh for pelvic organ prolapse in adults. This involves replacing weakened or stretched ligaments that support the uterus and hold the pelvic organs in place with mesh tape.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

dose of a single administration of gabapentin to relieve pain in people undergoing surgery whose pain is expected to be...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on cyanoacrylate glue for hernia mesh fixation .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

5 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon catheter insertion for Bartholin's cyst or abscess. This involves making a passage from the cyst or abscess through which the gland can drain by inflating a small, specially designed balloon.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache. This involves implanting a device into the cheek to stimulate a group of nerves called the sphenopalatine ganglion.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for calcific tendinopathy in the shoulder. This involves placing a device on the skin that delivers short pulses of sound into the shoulder. The aim is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in adults. This involves joining an artery in the lower leg to a large vein to divert blood flow through the vein towards the foot, bypassing the blocked arteries.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2022

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

26 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 September 2011