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This indicator covers the rate of people admitted with a primary diagnosis of hip fracture per 100,000 population. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG24
This indicator covers the percentage of children who reached 18 months old in the preceding 12 months, who have received 2 primary doses and 1 booster dose of a meningitis B vaccine before the age of 18 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes.
NICE describes how weight loss drug tirzepatide will be rolled out
The medication will initially be offered only to those people with the highest clinical needs.
Improvements for people with acute kidney injury in updated quality standard
An updated quality standard published today (23 March 2023) by NICE outlines improvements in care for people who have or are at risk of acute kidney injury.
Four innovative tests for diagnosing UTIs could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
NHS may use innovative tests which may help people with a urinary tract infection (UTI) receive the correct course of antibiotics more quickly.
People with an acute respiratory infection offered monitoring from home
People with an acute respiratory infection (ARI) could be monitored from their own homes using technology platforms that will feedback vital information on their condition to clinical staff
Ground-breaking CAR-T therapy to treat aggressive form of blood cancer approved
More than 400 people set to benefit after NICE recommends first personalised immunotherapy for lymphoma.
Adults with depression who want to quit antidepressants should be given support
Adults with depression who want to stop taking antidepressants should have the dose of their medication reduced in stages to reduce the likelihood and severity of withdrawal symptoms, NICE has said.
In April 2021, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) launched a new rolling funding call for studies addressing NICE research recommendations.
Self-harm is everyone's business, NICE says in new draft guideline
All professionals working across the health and social care system have a role to play in supporting people who self-harm and the issue should not just be seen as the responsibility of those with mental health expertise, NICE has said in a new draft guideline.
NICE recommends innovative technology for people with breast cancer
A magnetic marker liquid injected into people with invasive breast cancer will help surgeons discover if the cancer has spread.
New treatment for cardiovascular disease could benefit millions
Up to 2.1 million people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) could benefit from a new cholesterol target outlined in NICE guidance for the first time.
NICE recommends offering PrEP to people at high risk of HIV for first time
People at the highest risk of catching HIV should be offered Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), NICE has recommended for the first time.
NICE recommends range of treatments for people with chronic primary pain
People with chronic primary pain should be offered a range of treatments to help them manage their condition.
Dr Patterson, a GP working on the frontline of primary care, describes why he is encouraged by NICE's approval of tirzepatide (Mounjaro).