[NICE Guidance] Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management

NICE | April 2019 | Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management

This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). It offers the best clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in the 48 hours after onset of symptoms.

Who is it for?

• Healthcare professionals in primary and secondary NHS healthcare settings
• Commissioners and providers of services
• People aged over 16 who have had a stroke or TIA, their families and carers

• Healthcare professionals in primary and secondary NHS healthcare settings
• Commissioners and providers of services
• People aged over 16 who have had a stroke or TIA, their families and carers

Full details available from NICE 

 

NICE Consultation: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management (2019 update)

NICE | February 2019| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management (2019 update) In development [GID-NG10128]

The consultation on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management (2019 update) is open, NICE is inviting people to review and comment on this draft guideline. The consultation closes on 5 March 2019 at 5pm

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Mepilex Border Heel and Sacrum dressings for preventing pressure ulcers Medical technologies guidance [MTG40]

NICE | January 2019 |Mepilex Border Heel and Sacrum dressings for preventing pressure ulcers Medical technologies guidance [MTG40]

Evidence-based recommendations on Mepilex Border Heel and Sacrum dressings for preventing pressure ulcers.

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[NICE Medical technologies guidance (MTG41)] Senza spinal cord stimulation system for delivering HF10 therapy to treat chronic neuropathic pain

NICE | January 2019 | Senza spinal cord stimulation system for delivering HF10 therapy to treat chronic neuropathic pain Medical technologies guidance (MTG41)

Evidence-based recommendations on the Senza spinal cord stimulation system for delivering HF10 therapy to treat chronic neuropathic pain.

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[NICE Interventional Procedures Guidance] Ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of livers for transplantation IPG636

NICE |  January 2019 | Ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of livers for transplantation

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of livers for transplantation in people of all ages. This involves using a machine to give an oxygenated solution to the donor liver until it is transplanted.

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More donor livers could be used for transplantation thanks to exciting new development, NICE says [press release]In the news:

BBC News Liver transplant ‘game changing’ treatment approved

NICE: Technology appraisal guidance: Tofacitinib for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

NICE |  November 2018 | Tofacitinib for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

NICE have published Technology appraisal guidance for Tofacitinib for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

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NICE Guidance: Interventional procedures guidance [IPG633] Percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions

NICE |November 2018 | Percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions

NICE have published Interventional procedures guidance [IPG633] on Percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions

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