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When a GP suspects a child or young person has diabetes, they should immediately be sent to hospital and seen the same day by a specialist, a new NICE quality standard says.
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 is delighted with today’s (15 March) announcement from the Department of Health & Social Care appointing six new non-executive directors to its Board following their approval by the Secretary of State.
Novel oral anticoagulants an option for patients with atrial fibrillation
Offering patients anticoagulants could help prevent thousands of strokes and premature deaths from atrial fibrillation (AF), according to NICE.
Offer cardiac rehabilitation 'as soon as possible' to heart attack patients
Cardiac rehabilitation should be offered as soon as possible to people who have had an myocardial infarction (MI) to help them get back to everyday life as quickly as possible, says NICE.
The NHS should offer weight loss surgery to thousands more people in order to tackle an epidemic of type 2 diabetes, says NICE.
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New evidence on the safety of statins means more people could benefit from them, new NICE draft guidance says.
Statins should be offered to everyone who has chronic kidney disease, says NICE
Healthcare professionals should offer statins to millions of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This will help to manage their increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says NICE.
Three new treatment options for type 2 diabetes recommended by NICE
Tens of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes will be eligible for new treatments under new guidance from NICE.
Testing could help prevent further strokes in people with gene variant
People who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) should have a genetic test to find out whether they can be treated with a drug which reduces the risk of further strokes, NICE has said.
As NICE publishes its 300th technology appraisal, we look back at the impact they have had on patient care.