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Education classes essential for adults with diabetes, says NICE
Adults with type 1 diabetes should be offered education classes to help them manage their condition, a new quality standard from NICE says.
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.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Quantitative Timed Up and Go (QTUG)
When a GP suspects a child or young person has diabetes, they should immediately be sent to hospital and seen the same day by a specialist, a new NICE quality standard says.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): assessment and management (NG49)
This guideline covers how to identify the adults, young people and children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who have advanced liver fibrosis and are most at risk of further complications. It outlines the lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatments that can manage NAFLD and advanced liver fibrosis.
compared to the INR outpatient clinic when the savings from the reduction of strokes and other thromboembolic events for self-monitoring...
Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical extracorporeal reverse flow neuroprotection for reducing the risk of stroke during carotid artery stenting in adults. This involves reversing blood flow away from the brain and filtering the blood to remove any debris.
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Alirocumab for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia (TA393)
Evidence-based recommendations on alirocumab (Praluent) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.
Evolocumab for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia (TA394)
Evidence-based recommendations on evolocumab (Repatha) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.
Three new treatment options for type 2 diabetes recommended by NICE
Tens of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes will be eligible for new treatments under new guidance from NICE.
Reversal of the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran: idarucizumab (ESNM73)
Summary of the evidence on idarucizumab for reversing the anticoagulant effect of dabigtatran to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
CareLink network service for remote monitoring of people with cardiac devices (MIB64)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the CareLink network service for remote monitoring of people with cardiac devices
adjunct to rehabilitation to improve hand and arm function in people after stroke, from early rehabilitation through to use in the...
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing stroke in adults (over 16). It includes diagnosis, initial management, acute-phase care, rehabilitation and long-term support for people with stroke. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS2
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Prompt admission to specialist acute stroke units
- Quality statement 2: Intensity of stroke rehabilitation
- Quality statement 3: Access to a clinical psychologist
- Quality statement 4: Early supported discharge
- Quality statement 5: Return to work
- Quality statement 6: Regular review of rehabilitation goals
- Quality statement 7: Regular review of health and social care needs
had a version ready to be tested by ward teams. At this point a number of stroke wards offered to test the app and they in turn offered...
TactiCath Quartz catheter for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation (MIB60)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the TactiCath Quartz catheter for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation
ODFS Pace and Pace XL functional electrical stimulation devices for treating drop foot (MIB56)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the ODFS Pace and Pace XL functional electrical stimulation devices for treating drop foot
Preventing excess winter deaths and illness associated with cold homes (QS117)
This quality standard covers reducing the health risks (including preventable deaths) associated with cold homes. It includes identifying people at risk who are particularly vulnerable to the cold, such as young children, older people, and people with cardiovascular disease or mental health problems. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS117
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Year-round planning to identify vulnerable local populations
- Quality statement 2: Identifying people vulnerable to health problems associated with a cold home
- Quality statement 3: Single-point-of-contact health and housing referral service
- Quality statement 4: Asking people about keeping warm at home
- Quality statement 5: Identifying people vulnerable to health problems associated with cold homes on admission
- Quality statement 6: Discharge plan
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Mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke (IPG548)
Evidence-based recommendations on mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a device to remove the blood clot from the brain to restore normal blood flow.
to enable people with neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke and Parkinson's disease to regain a standing position...
Obesity in adults: prevention and lifestyle weight management programmes (QS111)
This quality standard covers preventing adults (aged 18 and over) from becoming overweight or obese. It includes strategies to increase physical activity and promote a healthy diet in the local population. It also covers lifestyle weight management programmes for adults who are overweight or obese. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS111
- Introduction
- List of quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Vending machines
- Quality statement 2: Nutritional information at the point of choosing food and drink options
- Quality statement 3: Prominent placement of healthy options
- Quality statement 4: Maintaining details of local lifestyle weight management programmes
- Quality statement 5: Publishing performance data on local lifestyle weight management programmes
- Quality statement 6: Raising awareness of lifestyle weight management programmes
This guideline covers the clinical care of adults (18 years and over) who are dying during the last 2 to 3 days of life. It aims to improve end of life care for people in their last days of life by communicating respectfully and involving them, and the people important to them, in decisions and by maintaining their comfort and dignity. The guideline covers how to manage common symptoms without causing unacceptable side effects and maintain hydration in the last days of life.
and the complications of hypertension, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current evidence...
This guideline covers the transition between inpatient hospital settings and community or care homes for adults with social care needs. It aims to improve people's experience of admission to, and discharge from, hospital by better coordination of health and social care services.
This guideline covers the assessment for and management of blood transfusions in adults, young people and children over 1 year old. It covers the general principles of blood transfusion, but does not make recommendations relating to specific conditions.
overall mortality, worsening cognitive impairment, hip fracture, diabetes and stroke. Although antidepressants are generally considered...
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.
Summary of the evidence on cangrelor for coronary revascularisation to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
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.
This guideline covers mid-life approaches to delay or prevent the onset of dementia, disability and frailty in later life. The guideline aims to increase the amount of time that people can be independent, healthy and active in later life.
This quality standard covers preventing further cardiovascular disease after a myocardial infarction (heart attack). It includes assessment and cardiac rehabilitation. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS99
- Introduction
- List of quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Assessment of left ventricular function
- Quality statement 2: Referral for cardiac rehabilitation
- Quality statement 3: Communication with primary care
- Quality statement 4: Cardiac rehabilitation – assessment appointment
- Quality statement 5 (developmental): Options for cardiac rehabilitation
- Using the quality standard
Edoxaban for treating and for preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (TA354)
Evidence-based recommendations on edoxaban (Lixiana) for treating deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adults and preventing them happening again.
Spiral Flow peripheral vascular graft for treating peripheral arterial disease (MIB34)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Spiral Flow peripheral vascular graft for treating peripheral arterial disease
Our guidance on the risk assessment and reduction of heart disease and strokes, including lipid modification , is based on the...
This quality standard covers improving nutrition for pregnant women, and babies and children under 5 and their mothers and carers. It focuses on low-income and disadvantaged families. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS98
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Healthy eating in pregnancy
- Quality statement 2: Structured weight-loss programme
- Quality statement 3: Healthy Start scheme
- Quality statement 4: Breastfeeding
- Quality statement 5: Advice on introducing solid food
- Quality statement 6: Advice on Healthy Start prepaid cards
- Update information
Ultrasound‑enhanced, catheter‑directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis (IPG523)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis. This involves using ultrasound waves and a drug to break up the clot.
Ultrasound‑enhanced, catheter‑directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism (IPG524)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism. This involves using ultrasound waves and a drug to break up the clot.
Evidence on its safety shows that there is a significant risk of periprocedural stroke and death. Source guidance details Comes from...
guidance details Comes from guidance Apixaban for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in people with non-valvular atrial...
people with primary cerebral conditions including (but not restricted to) stroke, head injury and cerebral palsy, but excluding multiple...
operate an inpatient stroke rehabilitation service and have incorporated six statements from the NICE quality standards on...
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.
Physical activity: for NHS staff, patients and carers (QS84)
This quality standard covers encouraging physical activity in people of all ages who are in contact with the NHS, including staff, patients and carers. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS84
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Advice for adults during NHS Health Checks
- Quality statement 2: Advice for parents or carers as part of the Healthy Child Programme 2-year review
- Quality statement 3: Advice for parents or carers as part of the National Child Measurement Programme
- Quality statement 4: Implementing a physical activity programme for employees in NHS organisations
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Small, practical steps are best way of maintaining a healthy weight
Limiting screen time, walking more, and eating healthily are among the most effective ways of maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain.
This guideline covers behaviours such as diet and physical activity to help children (after weaning), young people and adults maintain a healthy weight or help prevent excess weight gain. The aim is to prevent a range of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and improve mental wellbeing.
Excess winter deaths and illness and the health risks associated with cold homes (NG6)
This guideline covers reducing the health risks (including preventable deaths) associated with living in a cold home. It aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people vulnerable to the cold. Improving the temperature in homes, by improving energy efficiency, may also help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
Summary of the evidence on rituximab for treating autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
The NHS should offer weight loss surgery to thousands more people in order to tackle an epidemic of type 2 diabetes, says NICE.
Evidence-based recommendations on erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin alfa [Eprex], epoetin beta [NeoRecormon], epoetin theta, epoeitin zeta [Retacrit] and darbepoetin alfa [Aranesp]) for treating anaemia in adults with cancer having chemotherapy.