Search results
Showing 856 to 870 of 1766 results for patient safety
Patient Status Engine for wireless monitoring of vital signs (MIB271)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Patient Status Engine for wireless monitoring of vital signs .
Powered microdebrider turbinoplasty for inferior turbinate hypertrophy (HTG347)
Evidence-based recommendations on powered microdebrider turbinoplasty for inferior turbinate hypertrophy. This involves cutting away some of the swollen membrane covering the turbinates.
View recommendations for HTG347Show all sections
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of prostatic urethral lift implants to treat lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves pulling back the parts of the prostate that are pressing on the urethra so that it's no longer blocked.
This quality standard covers the identification and management of familial and genetic risk and the recognition and management of ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer or borderline ovarian cancer in women, trans men and non-binary people aged 18 and over with female reproductive organs (ovaries, fallopian tubes or a uterus). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
View quality statements for QS18Show all sections
Sections for QS18
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Discussion about risk-reducing surgery
- Quality statement 2 (placeholder): CA125 blood test – age-specific thresholds
- Quality statement 3: Panel germline genetic testing for non-mucinous high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer
- Quality statement 4: Tumour genetic testing for stage 3 or 4 non-mucinous high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer
- Quality statement 5: Treatment of high-risk stage 1 or stage 2 to 4 ovarian cancer
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Corneal inlay implantation for correction of presbyopia (HTG311)
Evidence-based recommendations on corneal inlay implantation for correction of Presbyopia. This involves placing a disc inside a flap or pocket made in the cornea to improve near vision.
View recommendations for HTG311Show all sections
Sections for HTG311
This guideline covers helping adults and young people over 16 who are dependent on opioids to stop using drugs. It aims to reduce illicit drug use and improve people’s physical and mental health, relationships and employment.
This guideline covers parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) for babies born preterm, up to 28 days after their due birth date and babies born at term, up to 28 days after their birth. Parenteral nutrition is often needed by preterm babies, critically ill babies, and babies who need surgery.
Radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton's) neuroma (HTG394)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.
View recommendations for HTG394Show all sections
Tofacitinib for treating active psoriatic arthritis after inadequate response to DMARDs (TA543)
Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults after inadequate response to DMARDs.
Evidence summaries: unlicensed and off-label medicines – Integrated process statement (PMG14)
This integrated process statement has been produced to explain how 'Evidence summaries: unlicensed and off-label medicines' (ESUOMs) are developed. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of development for ESUOMs
Preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer (HTG383)
Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.
This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively.
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. This involves inserting instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to remove part or all of the gland.
This guideline covers identifying and managing otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as ‘glue ear’, in children younger than 12 years. It aims to improve hearing and quality of life in children with OME.
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the SENSIMED Triggerfish contact lens sensor for continuous 24-hour recording of ocular dimensional