All Haematological conditions articles
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NewsNHS England treats first patients with sickle cell anaemia using ’life-changing’ drug
Around 5000 patients are likely to benefit from the drug over the next 3 years
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Independent professional body guideline
BSG iron deficiency anaemia management guideline
Key recommendations for the assessment and management of iron deficiency anaemia in primary care
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NHS guideline
NHS blood testing guidance
Covering best practice guidance and practical advice for optimising use of blood testing
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News
Blood clot risks ‘lower with COVID vaccines than from infection’
A study has found the risk of haematological and vascular adverse events following a first dose of two COVID vaccines was significantly lower than from infection with SARS-CoV-2
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on VITT
This Guidelines summary covers vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis, a syndrome that has been reported in rare cases after COVID-19 vaccination
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News
NICE publishes new guideline on rare blood clotting associated with COVID-19 vaccination
The new guideline aims to help healthcare professionals to identify and treat patients who develop vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis after receiving COVID-19 vaccination
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News
NICE recommends NHS use of innovative treatment for severe blood disorder
Patients suffering from a rare blood disorder may soon have a brand-new treatment after NICE recommended caplacizumab, with plasma exchange and immunosuppression for routine use on the NHS
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NICE guideline
NICE hyperparathyroidism guideline
This Guidelines summary covers diagnostics, monitoring, care in pregnancy and advice for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.
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Independent professional body guideline
GOSH blood pressure monitoring guideline
A concise summary of Great Ormond Street Hospital guidance on monitoring blood pressure in infants, children, and young people.
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Tools and resources
Practical guide to recording ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI)
Written for Guidelines for Nurses by Laura Hodgman.
