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Macular translocation with 360° retinotomy for wet age-related macular degeneration (HTG216)
Evidence-based recommendations on macular translocation with 360° retinotomy for wet age-related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on to a nearby healthier area of the choroid layer.
researched in primary care: Observational studies of symptomatic primary care patients should be used to estimate the positive...
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on cyanoacrylate glue for hernia mesh fixation .
Cardiovascular disease: identifying and supporting people most at risk of dying early (PH15)
This guideline covers the risk of early death from heart disease and other smoking-related illnesses. It aims to reduce the number of people who are disadvantaged dying prematurely by ensuring people have better access to flexible, well-coordinated treatment and support.
This quality standard covers reducing and preventing tobacco use in adults, young people and children. It includes interventions to discourage people from taking up smoking, tobacco control strategies and smokefree policies. It is particularly relevant to local authorities, schools and colleges, employers and NHS service providers. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Schools and colleges: interventions
- Quality statement 2: Schools and colleges: smokefree grounds
- Quality statement 3: Underage sales
- Quality statement 4: Workplace policy
- Quality statement 5: Healthcare services: employee contracts
- Quality statement 6: Healthcare settings: smokefree grounds
- Quality statement 7: Healthcare settings: nicotine-containing products and stop-smoking pharmacotherapies
Evidence-based recommendations on total wrist replacement. This involves creating an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement.
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Good practice guidance – Integrated process statement (PMG12)
This process statement has been produced to explain how good practice guidance is developed. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of good practice guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on collagen injection for vocal cord augmentation. This involves injecting collagen into the affected vocal cord(s).
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disabilities would help to improve service design, staffing decisions and patient outcomes. This is also an area of national priority,...
However, MDTs will need to be aware of the new 5‑tier model when assessing patient risk. Under the 5‑tier CPG risk stratification model...
Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic monitoring of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors (LISA-TRACKER, IDKmonitor and Promonitor ELISA kits) in people with Crohn’s disease.
minimising the number of associated bedding changes - acceptability for patients, for example, in terms of minimising pain - minimising...
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (HTG110)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves inserting a catheter into the heart that produces heat to damage the nerves in the area with the abnormal elecritcal impulses.
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions). This involves applying (or sometimes injecting) a photosensitising agent and using light to activate it, destroying the tumour cells.
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This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.
Evidence-based recommendations on trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) for HER2-low metastatic or unresectable breast cancer after chemotherapy in adults.
Laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter (HTG133)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts (keyhole surgery) in the abdomen to remove waste product from the blood.
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Evidence-based recommendations on automated percutaneous mechanical lumbar discectomy. This involves using an automated device to cut and remove the part of the disc that’s pressing on the nerve.
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In development Reference number: GID-HTE10072 Expected publication date: 19 November 2026
Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease: recognition, diagnosis and management (NG240)
This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce death and disability by helping healthcare professionals recognise meningitis and treat it quickly and effectively.
Digital self-help for eating disorders: early value assessment (HTG768)
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital self-help for eating disorders.
NICE is unable to recommend the use in the NHS of carmustine implants as an adjunct to surgery in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme for whom surgical resection is indicated because no evidence submission was received from the manufacturer or sponsor of the technology. We will review this decision if the company decides to make a submission
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Tofacitinib for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (TA735)
Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Acumen IQ sensor for predicting hypotension risk .
This indicator covers establishing and maintaining a register of all patients who have had an episode of AKI. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM152
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with hypertension or diabetes and a BMI of 27.5 kg/m2 or more (or 30 kg/m2 or more if ethnicity is recorded as White) in the preceding 12 months who have been referred to a weight management programme within 90 days of the BMI being recorded. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM203
Xpert GBS test for the intrapartum detection of group B streptococcus (MIB28)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Xpert GBS test for the intrapartum detection of group B streptococcus
Patisiran for treating hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (HST10)
Evidence-based recommendations on patisiran (Onpattro) for treating hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis in adults with stage 1 and stage 2 polyneuropathy.
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) with chemotherapy for neoadjuvant treatment of resectable non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Linzagolix for treating moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (TA996)
Evidence-based recommendations on linzagolix (Yselty) for treating moderate to severe symptoms of fibroids in adults of reproductive age.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atopic eczema in children under 12. It aims to improve care for children with atopic eczema by making detailed recommendations on treatment and specialist referral. The guideline also explains how healthcare professionals should assess the effect eczema has on quality of life, in addition to its physical severity.
Bevacizumab for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (terminated appraisal) (TA148)
NICE is unable to recommend the use in the NHS of bevacizumab in addition to platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, metastatic or recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer (other than predominantly squamous cell histology) because no evidence submission was received from the manufacturer or sponsor of the technology.
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Cardiovascular disease prevention: blood pressure measurement every 5 years (IND112)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 40 years and over with a blood pressure measurement recorded in the preceding 5 years. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM61
This indicator covers the percentage of patients newly diagnosed with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia in the preceding 12 months who have been referred to a Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme for intensive lifestyle advice. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM149
home expulsion was performed or between 9+1 and 10+0 weeks. Evidence on patient satisfaction showed it was the same in both groups. The...
This indicator covers the percentage of male patients with diabetes who have a record of erectile dysfunction with a record of advice and assessment of contributory factors and treatment options in the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM52
RespiraSense for continuously monitoring respiratory rate (MIB299)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on RespiraSense for continuously monitoring respiratory rate .
This guideline covers the assessment and management of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.
This guideline covers targeted interventions to prevent misuse of drugs, including illegal drugs, ‘legal highs’ and prescription-only medicines. It aims to prevent or delay harmful use of drugs in children, young people and adults who are most likely to start using drugs or who are already experimenting or using drugs occasionally.
This guideline covers the routine antenatal care that women and their babies should receive. It aims to ensure that pregnant women are offered regular check-ups, information and support.
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is needed. It noted that the vinflunine studies were the only studies in patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial...
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a record of oxygen saturation value within the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM194
Evidence-based recommendations on scleral expansion surgery for presbyopia. This involves making small incisions in the eye and inserting bands to stretch part of the sclera.
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This guideline covers managing stable angina in people aged 18 and over. It outlines the importance of addressing the person’s concerns about stable angina and the roles of medical therapy and revascularisation.
Evidence-based recommendations on stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence. This involves making a new anal sphincter from muscle taken from the thigh and using electrical currents to gradually make it behave like a natural sphincter muscle.
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Optical coherence tomography to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (HTG332)
Evidence-based recommendations on optical coherence tomography to guide percutaneous coronary intervention. This involves using near-infrared light to produce high-resolution images of blood vessel walls.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on clonoSEQ for minimal residual disease assessment in multiple myeloma, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia .
Sonata system for diagnostic imaging and treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids (MIB255)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Sonata system for diagnostic imaging and treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids .
Awaiting development Reference number: GID-HTE10083 Expected publication date: TBC