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This quality standard covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition in hospital or in the community. It includes identifying people at risk of malnutrition and providing nutrition support, including dietary changes and artificial nutrition support given through feeding tubes (enteral nutrition) or directly into a vein (parenteral nutrition). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Screening for the risk of malnutrition
- Quality statement 2: Treatment
- Quality statement 3: Documentation and communication of results and nutrition support goals
- Quality statement 4: Self-management of artificial nutrition support
- Quality statement 5: Review
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Evidence summaries: new medicines – Interim process statement (PMG1)
This interim process statement sets out to guide the development of 'Evidence summaries: new medicines' (ESNMs). It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of ESNMs
Uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis (IPG473)
Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis. This involves injecting small particles to block the blood supply to the adenomyosis (thickening of the womb lining).
Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG436
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on FreeO2 automatic oxygen titration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory distress syndrome .
Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG415
Narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in adults: pitolisant (ES8)
Summary on the evidence on pitolisant for treating narcolepsy with or without cataplexy to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Next-generation sequencing panel for solid tumour cancers in children (MIB133)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the next-generation sequencing panel for solid tumour cancers in children .
Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11052 Expected publication date: TBC
Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine (IPG370)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser cervical discectomy. This involves inserting special equipment, including a laser, through a small cut in the skin to heat and destroy some of the disc and remove the part that is sticking out to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root.
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Evidence-based recommendations on haemorrhoidal artery ligation. This involves tying the blood vessels and folding up the inside lining of the bowel to reduce blood supply to the haemorrhoids and make them shrink.
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Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal photopheresis for Crohn's disease. This involves collecting blood from the person, separating the white blood cells from the whole blood, treating with ultraviolet light and re-infusing into the person. The aim is to produce a generalised immune response against the cells that cause the inflammation.
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Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG410
Insertion of endobronchial valves for persistent air leaks (IPG448)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial valves for treatment of persistent air leaks. This involves inserting valves into the airways to reduce or stop air leaks so the rest of the lung can function normally.
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This guidance evaluates digital technologies, diagnostics and medical devices (including artificial intelligence).
Irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer (IPG768)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer. This involves using electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on robot-assisted kidney transplant in adults. This involves the surgeon using a robot to help with a kidney transplant.
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Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TURP) to treat benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). This involves using a high-voltage electrical current to vaporise some of the prostate.
TearLab osmolarity system for diagnosing dry eye disease (MIB47)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on TearLab osmolarity system for diagnosing dry eye disease .
This quality standard covers the health and wellbeing of looked-after children and young people (from birth to 18 years) and care leavers (including young people planning to leave care or under leaving care provisions). It is for all settings and services that work with and care for looked-after children and young people, wherever they are living (for example, with family or friends, with foster families or in residential care). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Warm, nurturing care
- Quality statement 2: Collaborative working between services and professionals
- Quality statement 3: Stability and quality of placements
- Quality statement 4: Support to explore and make sense of identity and relationships
- Quality statement 5: Support from specialist and dedicated services
- Quality statement 6: Continuity of services for placements outside the local authority or health boundary
- Quality statement 7: Support to fulfil potential
MRI-based technologies for assessing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (HTG655)
Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-based technologies for assessing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis when surgery is not an option. This involves inserting a stent through an endoscope into the gallbladder.
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Percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation (IPG649)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation in adults. This involves attaching a clip to the leaflets of the mitral valve.
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Implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension (IPG533)
Evidence-based recommendations on implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension. This involves using electrical impulses from the device that stimulate baroreceptors to help the body lower blood pressure.
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the AccuVein AV400 for vein visualisation
comparative data collection. Studies should clearly describe patient selection, treatment protocols, use of local anaesthesia and the...
Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG407
Percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation (IPG563)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the tissue causing atrial fibrillation using laser energy.
Hybrid procedure for interim management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in neonates (IPG246)
Evidence-based recommendations on hybrid procedure for interim management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in neonates. This involves placing bands around the branches of the pulmonary artery and inserting stents to keep the ductus arteriosus open.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia (heavy periods). This involves using cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the lining of the womb.
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Endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema (IPG600)
Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema. This involves placing small one-way valves in some airways leading to damaged parts of the lungs.
comparing the procedure with placebo. It should report patient selection and treatment protocols, including the number of sessions and...
Limited macular translocation for wet age-related macular degeneration (IPG339)
Evidence-based recommendations on limited macular translocation for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on an a nearby healthier area of the retina.
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Evidence-based recommendations on subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites in adults. This involves inserting a pump under the skin to move excess fluid from the abdomen to the bladder, where it is passed in the urine.
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Evidence-based recommendations on Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (modified continent ileostomy) to restore continence after colon and rectum removal in adults. This involves using the ileum to create a pouch on the inside of the abdominal wall to collect waste.
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Fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction (IPG202)
Evidence-based recommendations on fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction. This involves inserting a cannula through the mother's abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic cavity and subsequently into the bladder of the fetus.
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Magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids (IPG30)
Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids. This involves passing laser heat through needles inserted into the fibroid to destroy it.
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Laparoscopic nephrectomy (including nephroureterectomy) (IPG136)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic nephrectomy (including nephroureterectomy). This involves making small incisions (keyhole surgery) to remove the damaged kidney, or kidney, ureter and surrounding tissue.
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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing urinary tract infection in infants, children and young people (under 16). It includes new and recurrent infections of the upper or lower urinary tract. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Presentation with unexplained fever of 38°C or higher
- Quality statement 2: History and examination – recording of risk factors
- Quality statement 3: Laboratory reporting – differentiation of E. coli and non-E. coli organisms
- Quality statement 4: Information about recognising re-infection
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Smartinhaler for asthma .
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on OSNA for colon cancer staging
In development Reference number: GID-TAG388 Expected publication date: TBC
Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain (MIB238)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain .
HeartFlow FFRCT for estimating fractional flow reserve from coronary CT angiography (HTG429)
Evidence-based recommendations on HeartFlow FFRCT for estimating fractional flow reserve from coronary CT angiography.
BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel for identifying pathogens in contagious gastroenteritis (MIB32)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel for identifying pathogens in contagious gastroenteritis .
Thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia (IPG243)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia. This involves attaching the aorta to the sternum with sutures, using special instruments through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).
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Coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina (IPG712)
Evidence-based recommendations on coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina in adults. This involves putting a device into the coronary sinus to narrow it with the aim of improving the flow of oxygenated blood throughout the heart muscle.
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Evidence-based recommendations on ab interno canaloplasty for open-angle glaucoma. This involves widening the channel that drains fluid from the eye. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye.
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