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  1. Acute hepatic encephalopathy:- In people with cirrhosis and an acute episode of hepatic encephalopathy secondary to a clearly identified, potentially reversible precipitating factor, does management of the precipitating event alone improve the hepatic encephalopathy without specific treatment?

    such as lactulose, although several other agents such as non absorbable antibiotics are also used. However, in approximately 50% of...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    11 January 2024

  2. Antimicrobial stewardship

    All NICE products on antimicrobial stewardship. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.

    Topic page

  3. Laboratory tests to diagnose initial and ongoing infection and determine re-infection in the different presentations of Lyme disease in the UK:- What is the most clinically and cost-effective serological antibody-based test, biomarker or other test for diagnosing Lyme disease in the UK at all stages, including re-infection?

    in those who have ongoing symptoms.It is frequently stated that early antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease abrogates the immune...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    27 November 2018

  4. Communicating information about drug allergy:- In people with suspected or confirmed drug allergies, are patient-focused information strategies more effective than standard NHS practice in increasing people's likelihood of disclosing their drug allergy (or their suspected drug allergy) and therefore reducing the risk of being re-exposed to the affected drug?

    Practice Research Database indicate that the incidence of contraindicated antibiotics being re-prescribed to patients with suspected...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  5. The OSCAR 3 ultrasonic arthroplasty revision instrument for removing bone cement during prosthetic joint revision (MIB13)

    NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the OSCAR 3 ultrasonic arthroplasty revision instrument for removing bone cement during prosthetic

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    19 November 2014

  6. Developmental follow-up of children and young people born preterm (NG72)

    This guideline covers the developmental follow-up of babies, children and young people under 18 years who were born preterm (before 37+0 weeks of pregnancy). It explains the risk of different developmental problems and disorders, and specifies what extra assessments and support children born preterm might need during their growth and development.

    NICE guideline
    Published
    9 August 2017
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  7. What clinical features and laboratory investigations can be used to better stratify risk for women in labour with signs of sepsis (including fever and tachycardia)?

    possible sepsis, but they agreed that if concerns are enough to warrant antibiotic treatment, more frequent observations are needed...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    16 August 2019

  8. Polycystic ovary syndrome: metformin in women not planning pregnancy (ESUOM6)

    Summary of the evidence on metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women not planning pregnancy to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

    Evidence summary
    Published
    21 February 2013

  9. Respiratory tract infections (self-limiting): prescribing antibiotics (CG69)

    We have withdrawn this guideline and incorporated the relevant recommendations from it into NICE's antimicrobial prescribing guidelines on sinusitis, sore throat, otitis media and cough.

    Clinical guideline
    Published
    23 July 2008

  10. Insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa (IPG519)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves inserting an implant into the eye that receives data from a small camera on the person's glasses and then stimulates healthy cells in the retina to see basic images.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    26 June 2015
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  11. Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity (IPG432)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 November 2012
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  12. Photochemical corneal collagen cross‑linkage using riboflavin and ultraviolet A for keratoconus and keratectasia (IPG466)

    Evidence-based recommendations on photochemical corneal cross linkage using riboflavin and ultraviolet A for keratoconus. This involves using special eye drops and exposing the eye ultraviolet light, with the aim to strengthen the cornea.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    25 September 2013
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  13. Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites (MIB231)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    27 October 2020

  14. Supporting the health and care system in improving productivity

    Recovering core services and improving productivity is an immediate priority for the NHS. To help, we’ve put all our relevant guidance and recommendations supporting this work in one place.

  15. Supporting the health and care system in improving productivity

    Recovering core services and improving productivity is an immediate priority for the NHS. To help, we’ve put all our relevant guidance and recommendations supporting this work in one place.