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NewsNICE drafts guidance recommending siponimod to treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
NICE has issued draft guidance which now recommends siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
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News
New guidance on Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare released during second COVID wave
The FSRH has released new guidance on SRH service provision during the second COVID-19 wave and beyond
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS—otitis externa for GPs
A summary covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal for use by GPs
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NICE guideline
NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
This updated summary of the NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline includes recommendations on referral, diagnosis, and investigations
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Information
Key COVID-19 guidance for primary care
The Guidelines team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for primary care. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PHE and the NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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News
GPs issued with guidance to access extra flu vaccines this winter
Practices will be able to place orders for extra flu vaccines as part of an extend vaccination programme during the coming flu season
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Guidance card
NICE Technology Appraisal 651: Naldemedine ▼ for treating opioid‑induced constipation
The production and printing of this Guidelines summary card has been commissioned by Sandoz Ltd. Information intended for UK healthcare professionals only.
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UK/P/RZM/20-0016c October 2020 -
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The role of peripherally acting µ-opioid receptor antagonists (PAMORAs) in the management of opioid-induced constipation (OIC)
This educational reference document has been initiated, commissioned, and developed by Sandoz Ltd. Information intended for UK healthcare professionals only.
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UK/MKT/RZM/20-0029f October 2020 -
News
New clinical guideline released for diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease
KDIGO has published a new clinical guideline for diabetes management in chronic kidney disease that includes comprehensive care, glycemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle and antihyperglycemic interventions
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Hosted content
FIT UK Forum for Injection Technique UK: Injection and Infusion Technique Recommendations
This page has been comissioned by BD. Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
August 2020 -
NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline: cystic fibrosis
The purpose of this Guidelines summary is to maximise the safety of patients with cystic fibrosis and make the best use of NHS resources, while protecting staff from infection. It will also enable services to match capacity to patient needs if services become limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Independent professional body guideline
BASHH vulvovaginal candidiasis guideline
Recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens, and health promotion principles for the effective management of vulvovaginal candidiasis
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG asthma guideline
Core principles of asthma management, inhaler selection and use, and referral guidance, from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE rabies post-exposure treatment guideline
A concise easy-to-read summary on the risk assessment and post-exposure management of patients who may be at risk of rabies infection.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH Progestogen-only injectable contraception guideline
This guidance provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of progestogen-only injectables available in the UK
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NICE guideline
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings in adults, young people, and children
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News
SIGN publishes management of suspected bacterial lower UTI in adult women
The new guideline provides recommendations for the diagnosis and management of suspected bacterial lower urinary tract infection in adult women, and replaces SIGN 88 on management of suspected bacterial urinary tract infection in adults
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NICE guideline
NICE neuropathic pain guideline
This summary of the NICE guidance covers the key principles of care, treatment of neuropathic pain, and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
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NICE guideline
NICE suspected cancer in primary care guideline
A summary of guidance to assist GPs on the recognition and referral of suspected cancer
