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  1. 'Walking across' from one assessment instrument to another:- What methodology should be used to allow 'walking across' from one assessment instrument for common mental health disorders to another?

    benefit in routine care. This question should be answered by developing a new method and subsequent data analysis of existing datasets...

  2. Burosumab for treating X-linked hypophosphataemia in adults (TA993)

    Evidence-based recommendations on burosumab (Crysvita) for treating X-linked hypophosphataemia in adults.

  3. Safeguarding adults in care homes (NG189)

    This guideline covers keeping adults in care homes safe from abuse and neglect. It includes potential indicators of abuse and neglect by individuals or organisations, and covers the safeguarding process from when a concern is first identified through to section 42 safeguarding enquiries. There are recommendations on policy, training, and care home culture, to improve care home staff awareness of safeguarding and ensure people can report concerns when needed.

  4. Familial breast cancer: classification, care and managing breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer (CG164)

    This guideline covers care for people with a family history of breast, ovarian or another related (prostate or pancreatic) cancer. It aims to improve the long-term health of these families by describing strategies to reduce the risk of and promote early detection of breast cancer (including genetic testing and mammography). It also includes advice on treatments (tamoxifen, raloxifene) and surgery (mastectomy).

  5. What is the most clinically and cost-effective tinnitus questionnaire to assess tinnitus in people with a learning disability or cognitive impairment?

    strategies). The committee were unaware of existing questionnaires and so new research should develop and test questionnaires for people...

  6. Intraocular lens insertion for correction of refractive error, with preservation of the natural lens (IPG289)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intraocular lens insertion for correction of refractive error, with preservation of the natural lens. This involves inserting an artificial lens inserted into the eye through a small cut made in the cornea.

  7. Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism (IPG349)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves using a special device to block the mouth of the left atrial appendage and stop the blood clot from getting into the bloodstream.

  8. Deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache) (IPG382)

    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.

  9. Radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis (IPG434)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis. This involves using an electrical current to dissolve or shrink the papillomas (non-cancerous growths).

  10. Irreversible electroporation for treating liver metastases (IPG445)

    Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using very short electrical field pulses delivered over several minutes to destroy the tumour and a small surrounding tissue margin.

  11. One-piece closed bags for colostomies: late-stage assessment (HTG754)

    Late stage assessment (LSA) guidance on one-piece closed bags for colostomies

  12. EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing (HTG296)

    Evidence-based recommendations on EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing.

  13. The ReCell Spray‑On Skin system for treating skin loss, scarring and depigmentation after burn injury (HTG356)

    Evidence-based recommendations on the ReCell Spray-On Skin system for treating skin loss, scarring and depigmentation after burn injury.

  14. Dupilumab for treating severe asthma with type 2 inflammation (TA751)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dupilumab (Dupixent) for treating severe asthma with type 2 inflammation that is inadequately controlled in people 12 years and over.

  15. Bevacizumab (first-line), sorafenib (first- and second-line), sunitinib (second-line) and temsirolimus (first-line) for the treatment of advanced and/or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (TA178)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), sorafenib (Nexavar), sunitinib (Sutent) and temsirolimus (Torisel) for treating advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma in adults.

  16. Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy (TA337)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rifaximin (Targaxan) for preventing episodes of hepatic encephalopathy in adults.

  17. Adrenal insufficiency: identification and management (NG243)

    This guideline covers identifying and managing adrenal insufficiency (hypoadrenalism) in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to improve the treatment of primary, secondary and tertiary adrenal insufficiency, and the prevention and management of adrenal crisis.

  18. Maternal and child nutrition: nutrition and weight management in pregnancy, and nutrition in children up to 5 years (NG247)

    This guideline covers nutrition and weight management in pregnancy for anyone who may become pregnant, is planning to become pregnant or is already pregnant, and nutrition in children up to 5 years. Care of babies and children born preterm or with low birth weight is not covered. The guideline does not give detailed advice on what constitutes a healthy diet.

  19. Environmental adaptations aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older inpatients:- What environmental adaptations can be made in existing inpatient units, and should be considered when inpatient units are built, to reduce the risk of falls and injuries in older inpatients?

    and the factors that architects should take into account when designing new hospitals. Source guidance details Comes from guidance Falls

  20. Menopause (QS143)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing menopause in women, trans men and non-binary people registered female at birth, including those who have premature ovarian insufficiency (menopause before the age of 40, which can occur naturally or as a result of medical or surgical treatment). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  21. Percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis (IPG777)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a wire mesh tube called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.

  22. Insertion of pleuro–amniotic shunt for fetal pleural effusion (IPG190)

    Evidence-based recommendations on inserting a pleuro-amniotic shunt to drain pleural effusions in a fetus during pregnancy. This involves inserting a drainage tube through the fetal chest wall into the pleural space, allowing fluid to drain into the amniotic cavity.

  23. Percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve (IPG700)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve. This involves passing a closure device through a catheter to block the area that is leaking.

  24. Nerve graft for corneal denervation (IPG729)

    Evidence-based recommendations on nerve graft for corneal denervation. This involves attaching a healthy nerve to the damaged cornea to improve healing.

  25. MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson's (IPG797)

    Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in an area of the brain linked to Parkinson’s symptoms.

  26. Rituximab for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA174)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rituximab for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.

  27. Clopidogrel and modified-release dipyridamole for the prevention of occlusive vascular events (TA210)

    Evidence-based recommendations on clopidogrel and modified-release dipyridamole for preventing occlusive vascular events in adults.

  28. The health-related quality-of-life evidence of patients with perianal fistulas is also lacking, therefore further research is recommended. Any research should measure the effect of treatment using preference-based measures (such as use of the EQ-5D questionnaire).

    relapsing-remitting nature of Crohn's disease with perianal fistulas. The new evidence submitted after consultation did not clarify the...

  29. Further research is recommended to resolve the uncertainties about the long-term clinical effectiveness of darvadstrocel compared with standard care. In particular, estimates of long-term remission rates (minimum of 2 years' follow-up) in Crohn's disease with perianal fistulas are needed.

    relapsing-remitting nature of Crohn's disease with perianal fistulas. The new evidence submitted after consultation did not clarify the...

  30. Identifying current practice and provision:- What drug misuse prevention activities are currently used in the UK for groups at risk of drug misuse?

    to) the services. Identifying existing practice and provision will allow new drug misuse prevention activities to be compared with...

  31. Servo-n with Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) for babies and children (MIB163)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Serve-n with Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) for babies and children .

  32. Butterfly iQ+ for diagnostic ultrasound imaging (MIB254)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Butterfly iQ+ for diagnostic ultrasound imaging .

  33. Secca System for faecal incontinence (MIB66)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Secca System for faecal incontinence

  34. AMBLor for identifying low-risk non-ulcerated early-stage cutaneous melanomas (MIB294)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on AMBLor for identifying low-risk non-ulcerated early-stage cutaneous melanomas .

  35. Immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura: rituximab (ESUOM35)

    Summary of the evidence on rituximab for immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura in adults to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

  36. Exagamglogene autotemcel for treating transfusion-dependent beta-thalassaemia in people 12 years and over (TA1003)

    Evidence-based recommendations on exagamglogene autotemcel (Casgevy) for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassaemia in people 12 years and over.

  37. Sofosbuvir for treating chronic hepatitis C (TA330)

    Evidence-based recommendations on sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) for treating some types of chronic hepatitis C (HCV)

  38. Artificial intelligence in mammography (MIB242)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on artificial intelligence in mammography .

  39. FreeO2 automatic oxygen titration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory distress syndrome (MIB281)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on FreeO2 automatic oxygen titration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory distress syndrome .

  40. Postnatal care (NG194)

    This guideline covers the routine postnatal care that women and their babies should receive in the first 8 weeks after the birth. It includes the organisation and delivery of postnatal care, identifying and managing common and serious health problems in women and their babies, how to help parents form strong relationships with their babies, and baby feeding. The recommendations on emotional attachment and baby feeding also cover the antenatal period.

  41. Preventing behaviour that challenges from developing in children aged under 5 years with a learning disability:- Can positive behaviour support provided for children aged under 5 years with a learning disability reduce the risk of developing behaviour that challenges?

    reduce behaviour that challenges and increase quality of life through teaching new skills and adjusting the environment to promote...

  42. Drug misuse prevention (QS165)

    This quality standard covers the prevention or delay of harmful use of drugs by children, young people and adults most likely to start using drugs, or already experimenting or using drugs occasionally. This includes illegal psychoactive substances, solvents, volatile substances, image- and performance-enhancing drugs, prescription-only medicines and over-the-counter medicines. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  43. Osteoporosis (QS149)

    This quality standard covers managing osteoporosis in adults (aged 18 and over), including assessing risk and preventing fragility fractures. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  44. Bladder cancer (QS106)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing bladder cancer in adults (aged 18 and over) referred from primary care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  45. Head injury (QS74)

    This quality standard covers assessment, early management and rehabilitation following head injury in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  46. Care and support for people with dementia:- What is the effect of specific interventions to support people with dementia during transition between inpatient mental health settings and community or care home settings?

    psychiatric ward, being able to support them to communicate and function in a new environment, and to return to the community, may help...

  47. End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions: planning and management (NG61)

    This guideline covers the planning and management of end of life and palliative care for infants, children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) with life-limiting conditions. It aims to involve children, young people and their families in decisions about their care, and improve the support that is available to them throughout their lives.

  48. Pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma not previously treated with ipilimumab (TA366)

    Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for treating advanced melanoma in adults who have not had ipilimumab.

  49. Obinutuzumab for untreated advanced follicular lymphoma (TA513)

    Evidence-based recommendations on obinutuzumab (Gazyvaro) for untreated advanced follicular lymphoma in adults.