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Our first guideline on kidney cancer recommends better use of biopsies to avoid surgery

Hundreds more people with suspected kidney cancer should have a biopsy to help confirm their diagnosis sooner and treat their disease more effectively, according to new draft guidelines from NICE.
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Hundreds of people set to benefit after life-extending lung cancer treatment given green light

Durvalumab, also known as Imfinzi and made by AstraZeneca, is recommended in final draft guidance for adults with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This is where the cancer is contained in ...
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First NICE-curated guideline announced ahead of World Duchenne Awareness Day

In the lead-up to World Duchenne Awareness Day on Sunday 7 September, we’re pleased to announce the completion of our first assessment of an externally developed clinical guideline.
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Fertility clinics must end unproven treatments that don't help couples have babies

Fertility clinics should not offer unproven treatments that don't help people have babies, our independent committee has recommended in draft guidance.
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Lipid modification: Cardiovascular risk assessment and the modification of blood lipids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Guidance Standards and indicators Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) British National Formulary (BNF) British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) Life sciences Library and knowledge services What ...
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Published guidance, NICE advice and quality standards

Pneumonia: diagnosis and management QS110 19 January 2016 2 September 2025 Pneumonia: diagnosis and management NG250 2 September 2025 2 September 2025 Suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s ...
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MI – secondary prevention: Secondary prevention in primary and secondary care for patients following a myocardial infarction

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline CG172 ...
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism in over 16s with COVID-19

This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE rapid guideline on managing COVID-19 (NG191) ...
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Hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes

Access to hybrid closed loop systems will be through a 5‑year phased roll out in line with NHS England's implementation plan. For enquiries about cost-effective pricing, contact Leigh.Carr@supplychain ...
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Niraparib for maintenance treatment of advanced ovarian, fallopian tube and peritoneal cancer after response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy

Evidence-based recommendations on niraparib (Zejula) for maintenance treatment of advanced (FIGO stages 3 and 4) high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer after ...
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Artificial intelligence-derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals: early value assessment

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on artificial intelligence (AI)-derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals. February 2025: The technology Red ...
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Intrapartum care for women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications and their babies

This guideline covers care during labour and birth for women who need extra support because they have a medical condition or complications in their current or previous pregnancy. The guideline also ...