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  1. 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.

  2. Pressure ulcers: prevention and management (CG179)

    This guideline covers risk assessment, prevention and treatment in children, young people and adults at risk of, or who have, a pressure ulcer (also known as a bedsore or pressure sore). It aims to reduce the number of pressure ulcers in people admitted to secondary or tertiary care or receiving NHS care in other settings, such as primary and community care and emergency departments.

  3. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59)

    This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.

  4. Atopic eczema in under 12s: diagnosis and management (CG57)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atopic eczema in children under 12. It aims to improve care for children with atopic eczema by making detailed recommendations on treatment and specialist referral. The guideline also explains how healthcare professionals should assess the effect eczema has on quality of life, in addition to its physical severity.

  5. Non-pharmacological interventions for patients with an acute painful sickle cell episode:- For patients with an acute painful sickle cell episode, are non-pharmacological interventions, such as massage, effective in improving their recovery from the episode?

    painful sickle cell episode, are non-pharmacological interventions, such as massage, effective in improving their recovery from the...

  6. LipiFlow thermal pulsation treatment for dry eyes caused by blocked meibomian glands (MIB29)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on LipiFlow thermal pulsation treatment for dry eyes caused by blocked meibomian glands

  7. Membrane sweeping: What are the effectiveness and acceptability of, and maternal satisfaction with, the following: - multiple versus once-only membrane sweeping, at varying gestational ages, depending on parity - membrane sweeping versus cervical massage?

    gestational ages, depending on parity - membrane sweeping versus cervical massage? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this is...

  8. 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.

  9. Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (IPG113)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for treating lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This involves making a connection that bypasses the blocked area so that the tears can drain straight into the nose.

  10. Social and emotional wellbeing: early years (PH40)

    This guideline covers supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children under 5 through home visiting, childcare and early education. It aims to optimise care for young children who need extra support because they have or are at risk of social or emotional problems.

  11. Liposuction for chronic lymphoedema (IPG723)

    Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove fluid and fat through punctures in the skin.

  12. Liposuction for chronic lipoedema (IPG721)

    Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.

  13. Lower urinary tract symptoms in men (QS45)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lower urinary tract symptoms in men (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  14. L-Dex U400 for lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment (MIB111)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on L-Dex U400 for lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment .

  15. Inducing labour (NG207)

    This guideline covers the circumstances for inducing labour, methods of induction, assessment, monitoring, pain relief and managing complications. It aims to improve advice and care for pregnant women who are thinking about or having induction of labour.