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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.

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NICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
2020-11-19T14:13:00
This summary provides an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
2020-10-22T00:00:00
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 CKS—otitis externa for GPs
2020-10-19T12:26:00
A summary covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal for use by GPs
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NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
2020-10-16T14:57:00
This updated summary of the NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline includes recommendations on referral, diagnosis, and investigations
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: cystic fibrosis
2020-10-12T14:26:00
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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NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
2020-10-05T08:48:00
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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NICE neuropathic pain guideline
2020-10-02T15:00:00
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 suspected cancer in primary care guideline
2020-09-30T15:09:00
A summary of guidance to assist GPs on the recognition and referral of suspected cancer
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NICE CKS—constipation in adults
2020-09-30T09:39:00
This summary has been developed for use by community pharmacists under our Guidelines for Pharmacy title, it therefore only covers the information relevant to this setting, and is deliberately concise. Areas covered in the summary include: advice for those with the condition, management (short-duration and chronic), secondary causes of the condition, and prescribing information. Please refer to the full NICE guideline for the complete set of recommendations and references.
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NICE low back pain and sciatica guideline
2020-09-28T09:13:00
A practical summary of the updated 2016 NICE guideline on the early management of persistent mechanical non-specific low back pain.
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NICE CKS—otitis externa for community pharmacy
2020-09-22T15:58:00
Covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal
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Community pharmacies: promoting health and wellbeing
2020-09-22T12:42:00
This quality standard covers how community pharmacies can support the health and wellbeing of the local population, and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement
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NICE anaphylaxis guideline
2020-09-18T01:00:00
A summary of NICE guidance on assessment to confirm an anaphylactic episode, and a decision-making care pathway for referral after emergency treatment
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: dialysis service delivery
2020-09-14T09:10:00
This Guidelines summary covers the provision of care for patients requiring dialysis in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
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NICE CKS analgesia—mild-to-moderate pain
2020-09-02T15:17:00
An overview of the analgesics available to treat mild-to-moderate pain in different patient cohorts.
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: gastrointestinal and liver conditions treated with drugs affecting the immune response
2020-08-25T13:28:00
The purpose of this guideline is to maximise the safety of children and adults who have gastrointestinal or liver conditions treated with drugs affecting the immune response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NICE antenatal and postnatal mental health guideline
2020-07-15T00:00:00
A concise NICE guideline summary on the management of women with mental health problems during pregancy planning, pregnancy, and the postnatal period.
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NICE MS guideline
2020-07-09T00:00:00
A brief NICE guidance summary relevant to primary care about diagnosis of MS, support for patients, and modifiable risk factors for relapse and progression.
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NICE antenatal care guideline
2020-07-02T00:00:00
A brief summary of NICE guidance on routine care for the healthy pregnant woman. Includes information, lifestyle advice, and foetal and maternal screening.
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NICE breast cancer guideline
2020-07-01T12:00:00
An easy-to-read NICE guidance summary on the classification and care of people at risk of familial breast cancer or with a family history of breast cancer.