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Therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cysts (HTG143)
Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cord cysts. This involves using a needle to drain the cyst and remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
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Delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management in hospital and long-term care (CG103)
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people aged 18 and over in hospital and in long-term residential care or a nursing home. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing delirium in these settings and preventing onset. It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications.
Urinary tract infection (lower). Patient decision aid on cystitis: taking an antibiotic
symptoms get better by themselves, but many people will need antibiotic treatment. What are the options? It's not always clear when an...
Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure in people with motor neurone disease. This involves implanting electrodes into the diaphragm to make it contract. This gradually strengthens the diaphragm and may eventually help the person to breathe without a ventilator.
Biographies and registered interests for members of the Technology Appraisal Committee C
Biographies and registered interests for members of the Technology Appraisal Committee C
Learning disability: identifying and managing mental health problems (QS142)
This quality standard covers the prevention, assessment and management of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities in all settings (including health, social care, education, and forensic and criminal justice). It also covers family members, carers and care workers.
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- Quality statement 1: Annual health check
- Quality statement 2: Assessment by a professional with relevant expertise
- Quality statement 3: Key worker
- Quality statement 4: Tailoring psychological interventions
- Quality statement 5: Annually documenting the reasons for continuing antipsychotic drugs
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This resource is intended to demonstrate how our guidance can be used in the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment process.
This manual explains the processes and methods used to develop and update NICE guidelines, the guidance that NICE develops covering topics across clinical care (in primary, secondary and community care settings), social care and public health. For more information on the other types of NICE guidance and advice (including technology appraisal guidance), see about NICE
Evidence summaries: new medicines – Integrated process statement (PMG11)
This integrated process statement has been produced to explain how 'Evidence summaries: new medicines' (ESNMs) are developed. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of ESNMs
prolapse can cause discomfort and problems with urination. There are some treatment options that don't involve surgery that NICE says...
The RhinoChill intranasal cooling system for reducing temperature after cardiac arrest (MIB4)
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the RhinoChill intranasal cooling system
therapy for children with anxiety or low mood Providing an additional treatment pathway, this tech is recommended for early use while...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital regulations service
We're playing a leading role in the AI and digital regulations service which supports the development and adoption of AI and data-driven technologies in health and care.
should be randomised controlled trials comparing the procedure with sham treatment. It should report details of patient selection, and...
Laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction (HTG162)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction. This involves removing the fatty tissue using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen.
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Thermogard XP for therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest (MIB37)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Thermogard XP for therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation
Laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction (HTG176)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see inside the body (keyhole surgery).
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We have moved interventional procedures guidance 589 to become HealthTech guidance 447. This is to better reflect the NICE HealthTech programme which combines the former NICE Diagnostics Assessment programme, Interventional Procedures programme and Medical Technologies Evaluation programme and to help you find relevant content more quickly. The guidance itself has not changed.
dysphagia scores, quality of life, long-term outcomes and the need for further treatment. All complications should be reported. NICE may...
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous vertebroplasty for spinal metastases. This involves injecting a special bone cement into the spine to relieve pain and stabilise the fracture site.
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ColonFlag for identifying people at risk of colorectal cancer (MIB142)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ColonFlag for identifying people at risk of colorectal cancer .
Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (QS71)
This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and referring people (aged 16 and over) who have had a transient loss of consciousness (often called a blackout). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Initial assessment – recording the event, clinical history and physical examination
- Quality statement 2: Initial assessment – 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Quality statement 3: Urgent specialist cardiovascular assessment within 24 hours of the initial assessment
- Quality statement 4: Initial assessment – unnecessary use of electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Quality statement 5: Driving advice
- Quality statement 6: Specialist cardiovascular investigation – ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Update information
This quality standard covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. It includes care for women with pre-existing diabetes before and during pregnancy, and diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Preconception planning
- Quality statement 2: Joint diabetes and antenatal team care
- Quality statement 3: Continuous glucose monitoring
- Quality statement 4: Postnatal testing and referral
- Quality statement 5: Annual HbA1c tests
- Update information
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GreenLight XPS for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (HTG650)
Evidence-based recommendations on GreenLight XPS for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Woundchek Protease Status for assessing elevated protease status in chronic wounds (MIB83)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Woundchek Protease Status for assessing elevated protease status in chronic wounds .
lower baseline risk than this, and what this means about the effects of treatment. Remember that no-one can say what will happen to any...
Percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices (HTG251)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside diseased blood vessels.
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Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia with intracorporeal temperature monitoring for hypoxic perinatal brain injury. This involves cooling either the baby's head or whole body to prevent brain damage.
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NICE makes 4 types of recommendation that allow us to produce clear, directive, actionable guidance that is easy to understand and put into practice.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Peptest for diagnosing gastro-oesophageal reflux
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and destroy some of the inside of the disc and shrink the part that is sticking out.
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Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation with or without stenting for pulmonary artery or non-valvar right ventricular outflow tract obstruction in children. This involves using a balloon to widen the narrow area of the heart to let blood flow through it more easily.
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This guideline covers methods for monitoring the wellbeing of the baby during labour. It includes risk assessment to determine the appropriate level of fetal monitoring, using clinical assessment in addition to fetal monitoring, and interpreting and acting on monitoring findings.
PLASMA system with button electrode for electrovaporisation of the prostate (MIB274)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PLASMA system with button electrode for electrovaporisation of the prostate .
VA ECMO for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adults (HTG762)
Evidence-based recommendations on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adults. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.
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This guideline covers safe midwifery staffing in all maternity settings, including at home, in the community, in day assessment units, in obstetric units, and in units led by midwives (both alongside hospitals and free-standing). It aims to improve maternity care by giving advice on monitoring staffing levels and actions to take if there are not enough midwives to meet the needs of women and babies in the service.
Membership details, terms of reference, future meeting dates and past meeting minutes for our interventional procedures advisory committee.
Membership details, terms of reference, future meeting dates and past meeting minutes for our interventional procedures advisory committee.
Laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion (HTG161)
Evidence-based recommendations on laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion. This involves using a special laser device to create a bypass without the need to temporarily interrupt the blood flow to the brain.
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Evidence-based recommendations on hand transplant surgery (allotransplantation). This involves transplanting a hand from a recently deceased donor onto the amputated stump.
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Transcatheter endovascular closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect (HTG213)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter endovascular closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device (called an occluder) into the heart.
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2 diabetes find their HbA1c increases over time, even with treatment. That's why treatments may need to be changed as part...
Endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer (HTG188)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer. This involves removing part or all of the breast using special instruments inserted through small cuts in the skin (keyhole surgery).
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In development Reference number: GID-TA11585 Expected publication date: TBC
An outline of the roles and responsibilities of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
immune systems (for example, because of HIV, an inherited condition or treatment they may be having for conditions such as cancer or an...
Tests in secondary care to identify people at high risk of ovarian cancer (HTG453)
Evidence-based recommendations on tests in secondary care to identify people at high risk of ovarian cancer. The tests are the IOTA ADNEX model, Overa (MIA2G), RMI I (at thresholds other than 250), ROMA and IOTA Simple Rules.
Molecular testing strategies for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer (HTG430)
Evidence-based recommendations on using immunohistochemistry or microsatellite instability testing to guide further testing for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer.