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  1. Medical technologies advisory committee members

    clinical services. With experience in health economics, research and health management, he maintains a strong interest in research and...

  2. Ovarian cancer: identifying and managing familial and genetic risk (NG241)

    This guideline covers assessing the familial and genetic risk of having a pathogenic variant associated with ovarian cancer in adults.

  3. Suspected sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (NG51)

    This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis. It includes recommendations on recognition and early assessment, initial treatment, escalating care, finding and controlling the source of infection, early monitoring, information and support, and training and education.

  4. Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease: recognition, diagnosis and management (NG240)

    This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce death and disability by helping healthcare professionals recognise meningitis and treat it quickly and effectively.

  5. Vitamin B12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG239)

    This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing vitamin B12 deficiency in people aged 16 and over, including deficiency caused by autoimmune gastritis. It also covers monitoring for gastric cancer in people with autoimmune gastritis.

  6. Digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain: early value assessment (HTE16)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain in people 16 years and over....

  7. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity (IPG783)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity. This involves using an endoscopic device to fold the stomach in on itself and stitch it together to reduce its volume.

  8. Cost saving guidance

    NICE guidance that could generate cost savings.

  9. Olaparib with abiraterone for untreated hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer (TA951)

    Evidence-based recommendations on olaparib (Lynparza) with abiraterone for untreated hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

  10. Committee A members

    Biographies and registered interests for members of the Technology Appraisal Committee A

  11. Caesarean birth (NG192)

    This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.

  12. COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 (NG188)

    This guideline covers identifying, assessing and managing the long-term effects of COVID-19, often described as ‘long COVID’. It makes recommendations on care in all healthcare settings for adults, children and young people who have new or ongoing symptoms 4 weeks or more after the start of acute COVID-19. It also includes advice on organising services for long COVID.

  13. Developing NICE guidelines: the manual (PMG20)

    Developing NICE guidelines: the manual

  14. Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management (NG101)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing early and locally advanced breast cancer. It aims to help healthcare professionals offer the right treatments to people, taking into account the person's individual preferences.

  15. Intravascular lithotripsy for calcified arteries in peripheral arterial disease (IPG780)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy for calcified arteries in peripheral arterial disease. This involves using pressure waves to soften arterial plaque and widen the artery to improve blood flow.

  16. Targeted-release budesonide for treating primary IgA nephropathy (TA937)

    Evidence-based recommendations on targeted-release budesonide (Kinpeygo) for treating primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy in adults.

  17. Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification (NG238)

    This guideline covers identifying and assessing risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults without established CVD. It covers lifestyle changes and lipid-lowering treatment (including statins) for primary and secondary prevention of CVD, and includes guidance for people who also have diabetes or chronic kidney disease.

  18. Velmanase alfa for treating alpha-mannosidosis (HST29)

    Evidence-based recommendations on velmanase alfa (Lamzede) for treating alpha-mannosidosis in people under 18 years and in people who turn 18 while on treatment.

  19. 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.

  20. Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (CG109)

    This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.

  21. Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management (NG136)

    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.

  22. Suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s: assessment at first presentation and initial management (NG237)

    This guideline covers assessment of people aged 16 and over with symptoms and signs of acute respiratory infection (bacterial or viral) at first remote or in-person contact with NHS services. It also covers the initial management of any infections. It aims to support healthcare practitioners in making sure that people’s treatment follows the best care pathway. It forms part of a suite of work on virtual wards being undertaken by NICE.

  23. Recognising and preventing delirium

    NICE's quick guide on recognising and preventing delirium

  24. Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute respiratory failure (IPG776)

    Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute respiratory failure. This involves taking blood out of the circulatory system and passing it across a synthetic membrane that allows some of the carbon dioxide in the blood to be removed. The blood is then returned to the circulatory system.

  25. Pneumonia in adults: diagnosis and management (CG191)

    This guideline was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers diagnosing and managing pneumonia in adults who do not have COVID-19. It aims to improve accurate assessment and diagnosis of pneumonia to help guide antibiotic prescribing and ensure that people receive the right treatment.

  26. Acute respiratory infection in over 16s: initial assessment and management including virtual wards (hospital at home) (QS210)

    This quality standard covers the initial assessment and management of suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s, including acute respiratory infection virtual wards.

  27. Daratumumab with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for untreated multiple myeloma when a stem cell transplant is unsuitable (TA917)

    Evidence-based recommendations on daratumumab (Darzalex) with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for untreated multiple myeloma in adults, when a stem cell transplant is unsuitable.

  28. Baricitinib for treating severe alopecia areata (TA926)

    Evidence-based recommendations on baricitinib (Olumiant) for treating severe alopecia areata in adults.

  29. Percutaneous deep venous arterialisation for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (IPG773)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous deep venous arterialisation for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia. This involves making a hole between a blocked artery and a vein, allowing the blood to flow into the leg beyond the blockage.

  30. Stroke rehabilitation in adults (NG236)

    This guideline covers rehabilitation after stroke for over 16s. It aims to ensure people are assessed for common problems and conditions linked to stroke, and get the care and therapy they need. It includes recommendations on the organisation and delivery of rehabilitation in hospital and the community.

  31. Rimegepant for treating migraine (TA919)

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

  32. Ruxolitinib for treating polycythaemia vera (TA921)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi) for polycythaemia vera in adults.

  33. Seven technologies recommended to help people with non-specific low back pain

    People with low back pain could be offered apps to help them manage their condition after seven digital technologies were recommended by NICE in draft guidance.

  34. Pegunigalsidase alfa for treating Fabry disease (TA915)

    Evidence-based recommendations on pegunigalsidase alfa (Elfabrio) for Fabry disease (also known as alpha-galactosidase deficiency) in adults.

  35. Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral (NG127)

    This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation.

  36. Ovarian cancer: recognition and initial management (CG122)

    This guideline covers detecting, diagnosing and treating women (18 years and older) who have, or are suspected of having, epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer or borderline ovarian cancer. It aims to enable earlier detection of ovarian cancer and improve initial treatment.

  37. Urinary incontinence in neurological disease: assessment and management (CG148)

    This guideline covers assessing and managing urinary incontinence in children, young people and adults with neurological disease. It aims to improve care by recommending specific treatments based on what symptoms and neurological conditions people have.

  38. Hearing loss in adults: assessment and management (NG98)

    This guideline covers some aspects of assessing and managing hearing loss in primary, community and secondary care. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with hearing loss by advising healthcare staff on assessing hearing difficulties, managing earwax and referring people for audiological or specialist assessment and management.

  39. Intrapartum care (NG235)

    This guideline covers the care of women and their babies during labour and immediately after birth. It focuses on women who give birth between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy (‘term’). The guideline helps women to make informed choices about where to have their baby and about their care in labour. It also aims to reduce variation in aspects of care.

  40. Birch bark extract for treating epidermolysis bullosa (HST28)

    Evidence-based recommendations on birch bark extract (Filsuvez) for treating partial thickness wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa in people aged 6 months and over.

  41. Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (NG234)

    This guideline covers recognition, referral, investigation and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). It is also relevant for direct malignant infiltration of the spine and associated cord compression. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment to prevent neurological injury and improve prognosis.

  42. Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (QS56)

    This quality standard covers diagnosis and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  43. Quantitative faecal immunochemical testing to guide colorectal cancer pathway referral in primary care (DG56)

    Evidence-based recommendations on quantitative faecal immunochemical testing to guide colorectal cancer pathway referral in primary care

  44. Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management (NG126)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage in women with complications, such as pain and bleeding, in early pregnancy (that is, up to 13 completed weeks of pregnancy). It aims to improve how early pregnancy loss is diagnosed, and the support women are given, to limit the psychological impact of their loss.

  45. 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...

  46. Cipaglucosidase alfa with miglustat for treating late-onset Pompe disease (TA912)

    Evidence-based recommendations on cipaglucosidase alfa (Pombiliti) with miglustat (Opfolda) for treating late-onset Pompe disease in adults.

  47. 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.

  48. Irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer (IPG768)

    Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer. This involves using electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.

  49. Rimegepant for preventing migraine (TA906)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rimegepant (Vydura) for preventing migraine in adults.

  50. Botulinum toxin type A injections into the urethral sphincter for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention (IPG766)

    Evidence-based recommendations on botulinum toxin type A injections into the urethral sphincter for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention. This involves injecting botulinum toxin type A into the urethral sphincter.