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  1. Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing (NG158)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing venous thromboembolic diseases in adults. It aims to support rapid diagnosis and effective treatment for people who develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). It also covers testing for conditions that can make a DVT or PE more likely, such as thrombophilia (a blood clotting disorder) and cancer.

  2. Rimegepant for treating migraine (TA919)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rimegepant (Vydura) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults.

  3. Reviewing the impact of our guidance

    Our impact reports look at how the health and care system uses NICE's recommendations to improve people's health and care.

  4. Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management (NG203)

    This guideline covers care and treatment for people with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to prevent or delay the progression, and reduce the risk of complications and cardiovascular disease. It also covers managing anaemia and hyperphosphataemia associated with CKD.

  5. Pneumonia in adults (QS110)

    This quality standard covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) with suspected or confirmed pneumonia. It includes diagnosing and managing community-acquired pneumonia. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  6. Chronic wounds: advanced wound dressings and antimicrobial dressings (ESMPB2)

    Summary of the evidence on advanced wound dressings and antimicrobial dressings for managing chronic wounds to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

  7. Routine preoperative tests for elective surgery (NG45)

    This guideline covers routine preoperative tests for people aged over 16 who are having elective surgery. It aims to reduce unnecessary testing by advising which tests to offer people before minor, intermediate and major or complex surgery, taking into account specific comorbidities (cardiovascular, renal and respiratory conditions and diabetes and obesity). It does not cover pregnant women or people having cardiothoracic procedures or neurosurgery.

  8. Home care: delivering personal care and practical support to older people living in their own homes (NG21)

    This guideline covers the planning and delivery of person-centred care for older people living in their own homes (known as home care or domiciliary care). It aims to promote older people's independence and to ensure safe and consistently high quality home care services.

  9. 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.

  10. Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management (NG54)

    This guideline covers preventing, assessing and managing mental health problems in people with learning disabilities in all settings (including health, social care, education, and forensic and criminal justice). It aims to improve assessment and support for mental health conditions, and help people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to be involved in their care.

  11. Infliximab for acute exacerbations of ulcerative colitis (TA163)

    Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) for treating acute exacerbations of severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.

  12. Hip fracture in adults (QS16)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing hip fracture in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  13. Fever in under 5s: assessment and initial management (NG143)

    This guideline covers the assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in children aged under 5. It aims to improve clinical assessment and help healthcare professionals diagnose serious illness among young children who present with fever in primary and secondary care.

  14. Head injury: assessment and early management (NG232)

    This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.

  15. Secukinumab for active ankylosing spondylitis after treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or TNF-alpha inhibitors (TA407)

    Evidence-based recommendations on secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis that has not responded well enough to conventional therapy.

  16. Transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain (IPG632)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain in adults. This involves delivering focused ultrasound to a small part of the brain (in the thalamus) responsible for transmitting pain signals to destroy it.

  17. Older people with social care needs and multiple long-term conditions (NG22)

    This guideline covers planning and delivering social care and support for older people who have multiple long-term conditions. It promotes an integrated and person-centred approach to delivering effective health and social care services.

  18. Pharmacological therapies:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of codeine with and without paracetamol for the acute management of low back pain?

    effectiveness of codeine with and without paracetamol for the acute management of low back pain? Any explanatory notes(if...

  19. Abortion care (NG140)

    This guideline covers care for women of any age (including girls and young women under 18) who request an abortion. It aims to improve the organisation of services and make them easier for women to access. Detailed recommendations on conducting abortions at different gestational stages are also included, to ensure that women get the safest and most effective care possible.

  20. Secukinumab for treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (TA935)

    Evidence-based recommendations on secukinumab (Cosentyx) for active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) in adults.

  21. Mexiletine for treating the symptoms of myotonia in non-dystrophic myotonic disorders (TA748)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mexiletine (Namuscla) for treating the symptoms of myotonia in adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders.

  22. Specialist neonatal respiratory care for babies born preterm (NG124)

    This guideline covers specific aspects of respiratory support (for example, oxygen supplementation, assisted ventilation, treatment of some respiratory disorders, and aspects of monitoring) for preterm babies in hospital.

  23. Autism (QS51)

    This quality standard covers health and social care services for adults, young people and children with autism. It includes assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, and care and support for people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  24. Adoption of the Peristeen transanal irrigation system through a nurse led bowel clinic

    Faecal incontinence in adults: management (CG49)

  25. Spinal cord stimulator implantation: Improving theatre efficiency

    availability of beds and workforce challenges” (NHS Improvement 2019). NHS Pain Departments, along with other specialties, struggle for...

  26. InterDry for intertrigo (MIB192)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on InterDry for intertrigo .

  27. Radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton's) neuroma (IPG539)

    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.

  28. A Progressive Resistance Strength Training Group for Children with Cerebral Palsy

    CG145, Spasticity in under 19's: Management (2012). Good practice was recognised with children receiving postural...

  29. Constipation in children and young people (QS62)

    This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of constipation of unknown cause in babies, children and young people (from birth to 18 years). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  30. Motor neurone disease (QS126)

    This quality standard covers assessing and managing motor neurone disease, including care, support and planning after diagnosis. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  31. 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.

  32. Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain (IPG578)

    Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.

  33. Abatacept, adalimumab, etanercept and tocilizumab for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (TA373)

    Evidence-based recommendations on abatacept (Orencia), adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children, young people and adults.

  34. Brain tumours (primary) and brain metastases in over 16s (NG99)

    This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing any type of primary brain tumour or brain metastases in people aged 16 or over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care, including standardising the care people have, how information and support are provided, and palliative care.

  35. Ixekizumab for treating axial spondyloarthritis (TA718)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ixekizumab (Taltz) for treating axial spondyloarthritis in adults.

  36. New generation cardiac CT scanners (Aquilion ONE, Brilliance iCT, Discovery CT750 HD and Somatom Definition Flash) for cardiac imaging in people with suspected or known coronary artery disease in whom imaging is difficult with earlier generation CT scanners (DG3)

    Evidence-based recommendations on new generation cardiac CT scanners (Aquilion ONE, Brilliance iCT, Discovery CT750 HD and Somatom Definition Flash) for cardiac imaging in people with suspected or known coronary artery disease in whom imaging is difficult with earlier generation CT scanners

  37. Rivaroxaban for preventing adverse outcomes after acute management of acute coronary syndrome (TA335)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.

  38. Oxyzyme and Iodozyme 2-layer hydrogel wound dressings with iodine for treating chronic wounds (MIB11)

    NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on Oxyzyme and Iodozyme 2-layer hydrogel wound dressings with iodine for treating chronic wounds

  39. Diagnosis and referral of inflammatory arthritis

    inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine, causing stiffness and pain in the lower back and hips. Improving the recognition...

  40. Menopause: diagnosis and management (NG23)

    This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of menopause, including in women who have premature ovarian insufficiency. The guideline aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to women in menopause.

  41. Total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint (IPG500)

    Evidence-based recommendations on total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint. This involves replacing the joint with an artificial one.

  42. Commentary - dementia

    implement NICE guidance to improve the prevention, recognition, treatment and management of delirium. It can often be wrongly assumed...

  43. Type 2 diabetes in adults (QS209)

    This quality standard covers prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults (aged 18 and over) and care and treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  44. CaRi-Heart for predicting cardiac risk in suspected coronary artery disease: early value assessment (HTE4)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on CaRi-Heart for predicting cardiac risk in suspected coronary artery disease....

  45. Dabrafenib for treating unresectable or metastatic BRAF V600 mutation‑positive melanoma (TA321)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dabrafenib (Tafinlar) for treating unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adults with a BRAF V600 mutation.

  46. Joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis (IPG538)

    Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.

  47. Implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis (IPG512)

    Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.

  48. Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (IPG357)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.