Should I take a statin? This decision aid can help you if you are thinking about taking a statin. It is for people who do not already have heart disease and have not had a stroke. You can use it to help you to talk about your options with your healthcare professional (such as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse).

Summary The 5 technologies described in this briefing are integrated software systems that output the national early warning score for adult patients in hospital.

This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over. It recommends treatments for first episodes of depression and further-line treatments, and provides advice on preventing relapse, and managing chronic depression, psychotic depression and depression with a coexisting diagnosis of personality disorder

• dangerous mechanism of injury (fall from a height of more than 1 m or 5 stairs, axial load to the head such as from diving, high-speed motor vehicle collision, rollover motor accident, ejection from a motor vehicle, accident involving motorised recreational vehicles, bicycle collision)

Be aware that lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder usually caused by bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract entering the urethra and travelling up to the bladder.

Aug 19, 2021 · Ensure that antenatal care can be started in a variety of straightforward ways, depending on women's needs and circumstances, for example, by self-referral, referral by a GP, midwife or another healthcare professional, or through a school nurse, community centre or …

2See MHRA drug safety updates on ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-II receptor antagonists: not for use in pregnancy, which states ‘Use in women who are planning pregnancy should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, in which case the potential risks and benefits should be discussed’, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists: use …

This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or …

Sep 29, 2023 · People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how we use words to show the strength (or certainty) of our recommendations, and has information about prescribing medicines (including off-label use), professional guidelines ...

Nov 18, 2020 · This guideline covers the early and longer-term (rehabilitation) management of acute coronary syndromes. These include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The guideline aims to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina