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Angela sets out to understand some of the challenges, benefits and considerations of setting up and running a virtual ward, from the perspective of teams on the front lines.
NICE recommends better targeting of antibiotics for suspected sepsis
Our guidance recommends better targeting of antibiotics to those at the highest risk of suspected sepsis to ensure the right people receive treatment.
Hundreds of people with some forms of urothelial cancer to receive new treatment
People with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer are set to benefit from a new treatment – avelumab – following its recommendation for funding
Patients with rare blood disorders to receive new treatment option, says NICE
In final guidance published today (20 May 2021), NICE has recommended ravulizumab (Ultomiris, Alexion Pharmaceuticals) as a treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH). Draft guidance published 19 May 2021 also recommends the treatment for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS).
Consultation on updated guideline to assess and prevent falls in older people
We're seeking views from healthcare professionals and the public on draft recommendations covering assessments and interventions to reduce the risk of falls in older people.
Heart failure patients to be remotely monitored by technology shown to cut hospitalisations by 50%
Two technologies, HeartLogic and TriageHF, have been recommended in final diagnostic guidance.
For the first time, the British Thoracic Society (BTS), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) have collaborated to develop a UK-wide asthma guideline.
An early introduction to NICE’s ongoing activity in virtual wards
Emergency kits for people with adrenal insufficiency recommended to avoid hospital admission
People with adrenal insufficiency should be given an emergency medical kit with potentially life-saving steroid injections, according to our new clinical guideline.
Tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis (HTG648)
Evidence-based recommendations on tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis. This involves inserting a catheter under the skin in the abdomen to drain excess fluid when needed, at home or in community care. The aim is to reduce the need for hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
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NICE recommends new diagnostic devices for men with suspected prostate cancer in draft guidance
Four new diagnostic devices for men with suspected prostate cancer, which reduce the chances of biopsy related sepsis, have been recommended for use by NICE.
Hundreds of people with a rare blood disorder have access to a new treatment regimen following draft guidance from NICE.
More people could be treated out of hospital in the NHS's new respiratory hubs and virtual wards
Consultation launched on draft guidance for the assessment and management of acute respiratory infections in people over 16