Recognition, diagnosis, and early management of suspected sepsis: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowCalculate NEWS2 scores to determine an adult’s risk of severe illness…
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Ovarian cancer: identifying and managing familial and genetic risk—summary of new NICE guidance
What you need to knowMen and people born with male reproductive organs have a genetic…
Stroke rehabilitation in adults: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowStroke rehabilitation total therapy time should be based on the person’s…
Suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s: assessment at first presentation and initial management—summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowFor patients with acute respiratory infection who can be cared for…
Intrapartum care-updated summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowConsider a woman’s body mass index when planning place of birth,…
Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management—updated summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowNon-selective beta blockers (NSBBs) are likely to prevent or delay decompensation…
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Otitis media with effusion in under 12s: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowRefer patients with suspected otitis media with effusion (OME), for age…
Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowImmediately contact the MSCC coordinator if a person with a past…
Diagnosis of venous thromboembolic diseases in people with covid-19: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe current pathway for diagnosing pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis,…
Glucose monitoring and glucose lowering agents for children and young people with type 2 diabetes: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowRefer children and young people with suspected or diagnosed type 2…
Referral criteria and assessment for bariatric surgery: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowThese updated recommendations provide a non-exhaustive example list of obesity-related comorbidities…
Atopic eczema in under 12s: diagnosis and management—summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowDo not offer emollient bath additives to children under 12 years…
Cardiovascular disease risk assessment and reduction: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowManage cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk using an individualised approach, with lifestyle…
Fetal monitoring in labour: summary and update of NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe new guideline on fetal monitoring emphasises that women are the…
Continuous glucose monitoring for adults and children with diabetes: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe guideline update recommends real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and intermittently…
Management of depression in adults: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowDiscuss treatment options to match the needs and preferences of a…
Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: summary of NICE guideline
What you need to knowEnsure decisions to start a medicine associated with dependence or withdrawal…
Epilepsies in children, young people, and adults: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowEpilepsy is a common condition that associates with substantial risk of…
Social work with adults experiencing complex needs: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe new NICE guideline supports integrated working between general practitioners and…
Type 2 diabetes: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowWhen assessing or reviewing adults with type 2 diabetes, include an…
Prevention and non-surgical management of pelvic floor dysfunction: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowModifications to lifestyle, such as increasing physical activity, having a healthy…
Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hyperventilation syndrome in over 16s: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowNot all people with obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) are sleepy…
Routine antenatal care for women and their babies: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowRefer women who are 13+ weeks pregnant with unexplained vaginal bleeding…
Management of acne vulgaris: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowFor mild to moderate acne, first-line treatment options include a fixed…
Chronic kidney disease: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe updated guideline does not recommend adjusting the estimation of glomerular…
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management—summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowBleeding risk assessment should be used to derive accurate absolute risk…
Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowA collaborative and supportive relationship between healthcare professional and person with…
Acute coronary syndromes: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowPrasugrel is recommended as dual anti-platelet therapy in combination with aspirin…
Rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowRefer people with complex psychosis for rehabilitation as soon as it…
Covid-19 and acute kidney injury in hospital: summary of NICE guidelines
What you need to knowAcute kidney injury (AKI) may be common in patients with covid-19…
Venous thromboembolism in adults: summary of updated NICE guidance on diagnosis, management, and thrombophilia testing
What’s new in this guidance?If clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism is low, consider using the…
Cannabis-based medicinal products: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe rescheduling of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) allows their prescription when…
Managing COVID-19 symptoms (including at the end of life) in the community: summary of NICE guidelines
What you need to knowPut treatment escalation plans in place for patients with COVID-19 because…
Colorectal cancer: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowLong term use of aspirin may prevent colorectal cancer in people…
Thyroid disease assessment and management: summary of NICE guidance
What you need to knowA starting levothyroxine dose of 1.6 μg/kg/day (rounded to the nearest…