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Hidden spine fractures could be spotted earlier after NICE recommendation
NICE is recommending that quick spine checks are added to routine bone scans to help spot hidden fractures earlier and prevent serious complications.
In virtual wards, people can receive virtual and technology-assisted treatment, assessment, and monitoring.
approach. Source guidance details Comes from guidance Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture Number CG146
This guideline covers investigating all suspected thyroid disease and managing primary thyroid disease (related to the thyroid rather than the pituitary gland). It does not cover managing thyroid cancer or thyroid disease in pregnancy. It aims to improve quality of life by making recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, long-term care and support.
therapy. Source guidance details Comes from guidance Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture Number CG146
Enzalutamide for hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer (TA580)
Evidence-based recommendations on enzalutamide (Xtandi) for treating high-risk hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer in adults.
negatives). Source guidance details Comes from guidance Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture Number CG146
Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities (NG96)
This guideline covers care and support for adults with learning disabilities as they grow older. It covers identifying changing needs, planning for the future, and delivering services including health, social care and housing. It aims to support people to access the services they need as they get older.
This guideline covers identifying and managing menopause, including in people with premature ovarian insufficiency. It aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to people experiencing menopause.
life. This can lead to reduced quality of life and an increased risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and possibly dementia....
Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and in people 50 and over at higher risk (NG249)
This guideline covers assessing risk of falling and interventions to prevent falls in all people aged 65 and over, and people aged 50 to 64 who are at higher risk of falls. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls, and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.
hyperthyroidism is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, dementia, and death, including death from...
Sternal Talon for sternal closure in cardiothoracic surgery (MIB88)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Sternal Talon for sternal closure in cardiothoracic surgery .
This guideline covers assessing and managing pelvic fractures, open fractures and severe ankle fractures (known as pilon fractures and intra-articular distal tibia fractures) in pre-hospital settings (including ambulance services), emergency departments and major trauma centres. It aims to reduce deaths and long-term health problems by improving the quality of emergency and urgent care.
albumin-adjusted serum calcium levels once a year. For people who have osteoporosis, although bone density improves after surgery,...