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Keep the size of your waist to less than half of your height, updated NICE draft guideline recommends
Patients with atrial fibrillation can now be offered rivaroxaban (Xarelto), as an alternative to warfarin, in order to reduce their risk of stroke and blood clots, says NICE.
More women should be encouraged to give birth at midwife-led units rather than traditional labour wards, says NICE.
Annual diabetes checks among indicators proposed for latest NICE QOF menu
A series of annual checks to monitor and improve the health of people with diabetes are among measures proposed by NICE for its latest Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicator menu.
All eligibility criteria must be met for Liraglutide to be offered
NICE publishes updated clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation
NICE has today (27 April 2021) published its updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF).
NICE recommend dapagliflozin for people with chronic kidney disease
Dapagliflozin belongs to a group of medicines called ‘sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to be recommended through NICE’s technology appraisal process for CKD.
NICE recommended weight-loss drug to be made available in specialist NHS services
Thousands of people will soon be able to be prescribed a drug to help them lose weight as part of their treatment in an NHS specialist weight management service.
NICE publishes its guideline on the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms
NICE has today (19 March 2020) published its guideline on the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
Pregnant women to be offered first test to help diagnose pre-eclampsia
Midwives caring for pregnant women can use one of four blood tests to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia, NICE has said in new draft diagnostic guidance.
Small, practical steps are best way of maintaining a healthy weight
Limiting screen time, walking more, and eating healthily are among the most effective ways of maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain.
New evidence on the safety of statins means more people could benefit from them, new NICE draft guidance says.
Selective laser therapy recommended to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension
People newly diagnosed with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (OHT) should initially be offered selective laser therapy (SLT) treatment rather than eye drops, according to an updated NICE guideline published today (Wednesday, 26 January).