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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.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing non-small-cell and small-cell lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for patients by ensuring that the most effective tests and treatments are used, and that people have access to suitable palliative care and follow-up.
Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating sight problems caused by macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion
Dapagliflozin in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes (TA288)
Evidence-based recommendations on dapagliflozin (Forxiga) given with other drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on dapagliflozin (Forxiga) for treating chronic heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction in adults.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It includes guidance on providing the best care and treatment for people with atrial fibrillation, including assessing and managing risks of stroke and bleeding.
The RhinoChill intranasal cooling system for reducing temperature after cardiac arrest (MIB4)
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the RhinoChill intranasal cooling system
Evidence-based recommendations on glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
The AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (MIB18)
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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
The NICE real-world evidence framework aims to improve the quality of real-world evidence informing our guidance. The framework does not set minimum standards for the acceptability of evidence. The framework is mainly targeted at those developing evidence to inform NICE guidance. It is also relevant to patients, those collecting data, and reviewers of evidence
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- Overview
- Introduction to real-world evidence in NICE decision making
- Conduct of quantitative real-world evidence studies
- Assessing data suitability
- Methods for real-world studies of comparative effects
- Appendix 1 - Data Suitability Assessment Tool (DataSAT)
- Appendix 2 - Reporting on methods used to minimise risk of bias
- Appendix 3 - Reporting information for selected analytical methods
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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- 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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you may be at risk of cardiovascular disease, for example a stroke or a heart attack. You may also be at risk of other problems such as...
Degarelix for treating advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer (TA404)
Evidence-based recommendations on degarelix (Firmagon) for advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer in adults with spinal metastases.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lower limb peripheral arterial disease in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Identification and assessment of peripheral arterial disease
- Quality statement 2: Comorbidity assessment
- Quality statement 3: Supervised exercise programmes
- Quality statement 4: Imaging
- Quality statement 5: Angioplasty for intermittent claudication
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This quality standard covers the organisation and delivery of emergency and acute medical care in the community and in hospital. It covers adults (16 and over) who seek, or are referred for, emergency NHS care for a suspected or confirmed acute medical emergency. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Helping to prevent winter deaths and illnesses associated with cold homes
A quick guide for home care managers on preventing deaths and illnesses associated with cold homes.
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on CaRi-Heart for predicting cardiac risk in suspected coronary artery disease....
you may be at risk of cardiovascular disease, for example a stroke or a heart attack. Choosing between medical or surgical abortion...
Evidence-based recommendations on viscoelastometric point-of-care testing devices (the ROTEM, TEG and Sonoclot systems)
Cardiovascular disease. Patient decision aid on should I take a statin?
What are heart disease and stroke? Heart disease includes heart attacks and angina. Heart attacks happen when the blood...
Find out more about the progress made in implementing NICE guidance on cardiovascular disease prevention
NICE is committed to supporting the national agenda for achieving a sustainable health and care system.
Evidence-based recommendations on DyeVert Systems for reducing the risk of acute kidney injury in coronary and peripheral angiography.
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Adoption of HeartFlow in Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
gambit of non-invasive testing for CAD and ischaemia, with stress SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging, stress echocardiography and...
Roxadustat for treating symptomatic anaemia in chronic kidney disease (TA807)
Evidence-based recommendations on roxadustat (Evrenzo) for treating symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease in adults.
problems with their blood vessels and heart. These might include angina, a heart attack or a stroke. They also have an increased risk of...
Lipid disorders: FH assessment and diagnosis (new readings) (IND261)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a total cholesterol reading in the preceding 12 months greater than 7.5 mmol/litre who have been: diagnosed with secondary hyperlipidaemia, or clinically assessed for familial hypercholesterolaemia, or referred for assessment for familial hypercholesterolaemia, or genetically diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM245
This indicator covers the percentage of patients diagnosed with hypertension (diagnosed on or after 1 April 2009) who are given lifestyle advice in the preceding 12 months for: smoking cessation, safe alcohol consumption and healthy diet. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM112
This guideline covers the main risk factors linked with cardiovascular disease: poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. It aims to reduce the high incidence of cardiovascular disease. This, in turn, will help prevent other major causes of death and illness, such as type 2 diabetes and many cancers.
Lipid disorders: FH assessment and diagnosis (historical readings) (IND260)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a total cholesterol reading greater than 7.5 mmol/litre when aged 29 years or under, or greater than 9.0 mmol/litre when aged 30 years or over, who have been: diagnosed with secondary hyperlipidaemia, or clinically assessed for familial hypercholesterolaemia, or referred for assessment for familial hypercholesterolaemia, or genetically diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM244
Interim methods guide for developing service guidance 2014 (PMG8)
Interim methods guide for developing service guidance 2014
This quality standard covers the care of adults (aged 18 and over) with suspected or confirmed acute heart failure. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Single measurement of natriuretic peptide
- Quality statement 2: Transthoracic doppler 2D echocardiography
- Quality statement 3: Organisation of care – early specialist input
- Quality statement 4: Starting or continuing beta-blocker treatment
- Quality statement 5: Drug therapy
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up clinical assessment
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anticoagulated. Stroke. 2009;40(1):235-40. (3) Hart RG, Pearce LA, Aguilar MI. Meta-analysis: Antithrombotic Therapy to Prevent Stroke...
Evidence-based recommendations on non-surgical reduction of myocardial septum. This involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery and passing it up into the heart under X-ray control.
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strategy for certain heart conditions, such as for people who have had a heart attack. However, there is no evidence to suggest that...
This quality standard covers road-traffic-related air pollution and its impact on health. It describes high-quality actions in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Strategic plans
- Quality statement 2: Planning applications
- Quality statement 3: Reducing emissions from public sector vehicle fleets
- Quality statement 4: Advice for people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Evidence-based recommendations on the CoaguChek XS system for self-monitoring coagulation status in adults and children. The recommendations originally included the InRatio2 PT/INR, but this was withdrawn from the market in October 2016 and is not currently available
potentially reversible causes such as choking, cardiac arrest, a stroke or a heart attack prior to facilitating a transfer of a patient...
CG172/1 | In people who have not undergone revascularisation after an MI, does clopidogrel and placebo have a better outcome than...
This quality standard covers the management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults and young people (aged 16 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Risk assessment
- Quality statement 2: Immediate endoscopy for people who are haemodynamically unstable
- Quality statement 3: Endoscopy within 24 hours for people who are haemodynamically stable
- Quality statement 4: Endoscopic treatment for non-variceal bleeding
- Quality statement 5: Treatment of non-variceal bleeding after first or failed endoscopic treatment
- Quality statement 6: Prophylactic antibiotic therapy for variceal bleeding
- Quality statement 7: Band ligation for oesophageal variceal bleeding
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Cor-Knot for tying suture knots in valve surgery .
This guideline covers care before, during and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It includes recommendations to ensure that people are given full information about their options for surgery, including anaesthesia. It offers advice for healthcare professionals on surgical procedures and ensuring safety during operations. It also offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery.
LATITUDE NXT Patient Management System for monitoring cardiac devices at home (MIB67)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the LATITUDE NXT Patient Management System for monitoring cardiac devices at home
Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers (NG97)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease). It aims to improve care by making recommendations on training staff and helping carers to support people living with dementia.
This guideline covers preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. It aims to reduce variation in practice, including antibiotic prescribing for diabetic foot infections.
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
Promoting tolerance of enteral feeds in children and young people: domperidone (ESUOM18)
Summary of the evidence on domperidone to promote tolerance of enteral feeds in children and young people..
Developing NICE guidelines: the manual