CoCanCPG Database of Cancer Uncertainties (DoCU)
CoCanCPG Database of Cancer Uncertainties (DoCU) - About this new database – from NICE
The database
“Project background
CoCanCPG (Coordination of Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines in Europe) is a European Commission funded consortium of 16 institutional partners from 11 countries. The UK’s National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), working with the consortium, has developed this database [...]
NICE starts work on setting quality standards – 29 July 2009
NICE starts work on setting quality standards
“The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) welcomes the referral of four clinical areas by the Department of Health following advice from the National Quality Board and will now begin work on setting NICE quality standards for the NHS using a pilot process.
The Darzi report, High Quality [...]
Reaching out – community engagement and health – UK – July 2009
Reaching out – community engagement and health – the report
Information that follows copied fromNHS Networks News
“Building on NICE guidance on community engagement and health
This is the third in a series of publications from the IDeA’s Healthy Communities programme, this time written in conjunction with NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). The document explores [...]
Kennedy study of valuing innovation – UK – 22 July 2009
Kennedy study of valuing innovation – UK – 22 July 2009
Sir Ian Kennedy presents his report on the value of new innovative health technologies – Press release
From the press release:
“In February 2009, NICE asked Professor Sir Ian Kennedy to undertake an independent study in response to the views expressed by Sir David Cooksey in his [...]
Comparative Effectiveness Review Within the U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence – The Commonwealth Fund – 22 July 2009
K. Chalkidou, Comparative Effectiveness Review Within the U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, The Commonwealth Fund, 22 July 2009.
Overview
“The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) was established to perform three core functions: 1) reduce unwarranted variation in practice across the United Kingdom through the development and dissemination of best practice [...]
The (UK) Government’s Response to the Health Select Committee Report on Top-up fees (for drugs) – Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health by Command of Her Majesty July 2009
The (UK) Government’s Response to the Health Select Committee Report on Top-up fees (for drugs) – Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health by Command of Her Majesty July 2009
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“1. The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on “Top-Up fees” on Tuesday [...]
NICE issues final guidance on the use of cetuximab for the treatment of head and neck cancer – 24 June 2009
2009/040 NICE issues final guidance on the use of cetuximab for the treatment of head and neck cancer
Press release
Guidance
“The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (24 June) published guidance on cetuximab for the treatment of recurrent and/or metastatic (where the cancer has spread) squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. [...]
NICE short clinical guideline increases treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes – 27 May 2009
2009/033 NICE short clinical guideline increases treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes
“The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) have today (27 May 2008) issued guidance on the use of newer agents for blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The new short clinical guideline is a partial update of [...]
NICE guideline to improve the recognition and assessment of coeliac disease – 27 May 2009
2009/032 NICE guideline to improve the recognition and assessment of coeliac disease
“The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (27 May 2009) issued a guideline to improve the recognition and diagnosis of coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is a condition in which the immune system in a person’s intestine (gut) reacts to a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New NICE guidelines to help millions of people with low back pain – 27 May 2009
2009/031 New NICE guidelines to help millions of people with low back pain
“Millions of people with low back pain will benefit from new guidance issued to the NHS on the most effective ways to treat this often painful and distressing condition.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Clinical Guideline Centre [...]
NICE contributes to the Health Select Committee inquiry on Alcohol – May 2009
NICE contributes to the Health Select Committee inquiry on Alcohol
“What is the scale of ill-health related to alcohol misuse, and what are the consequences for the NHS? To address alcohol-related health problems, should the drinking culture in England change, and if so, how? These questions form part of the terms of reference for the House [...]
NHS Evidence has been launched
Press release on the launch of NHS Evidence
from the website about NHS Evidence:
“Background to NHS Evidence
The creation of NHS Evidence was announced on June 30th 2008 as part of the High Quality Care for All report from Lord Darzi, who stated that: “All NHS Staff will have access to a new NHS Evidence [...]
NICE improves rehabilitation for people after critical illness UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
2009/025 NICE improves rehabilitation for people after critical illness UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE guidance published today (25 March 2009) sets out to improve the quality of care patients receive during their recovery and rehabilitation after critical illness.
Approximately 110,000 [1] people spend time in critical care units in England and Wales each [...]
Rheumatoid arthritis – new NICE guidance February 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis: the management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults
Guidance type: Clinical guideline
Date issued: February 2009
Summary
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term disease in which joints in the body become inflamed, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. It is known as an ‘autoimmune disease’ because it is caused when the body’s immune system, which normally fights infection, starts to [...]
New NICE Guidance on Advanced Breast Cancer
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (25 February 2009) issued a new guideline on best practice for the diagnosis and treatment of advanced breast cancer.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New NICE guidelines on the treatment and care of people with early breast cancer
New NICE guidelines on the treatment and care of people with early breast cancer
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (25 February 2009 ) issued a new guideline on best practice for the diagnosis and treatment of early and locally advanced breast cancer.
Medicines adherence: involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence
This guidance is about enabling patients to make informed choices by involving and supporting them in decisions about prescribed medicines. It explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) to the NHS in England and Wales. January 2009
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Promoting physical activity for children – UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ) issues guidance on promoting physical activity, active play and sport for all children and young people up to the age of 18 in family, pre-school, school and community settings 28 January 2009
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New NICE guidelines set to improve treatment and management of people with borderline personality disorder – UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE guidance published 28 January 2009 outlines how healthcare professionals can identify, treat and manage people with borderline personality disorder.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New NICE guidelines set to improve treatment and management of people with antisocial personality disorder – UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE guidance published on 28 January 2009 will outline how healthcare professionals can treat, manage and prevent antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).
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