14 May 2008

NICE

Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia additional assessment: second consultation (8th May 2008)
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) have been asked by the Department of Health to develop technical patient safety solutions to address specific patient safety problems or harms. A technical patient safety solution is an intervention that has a demonstrated ability to prevent or reduce harm to patients. A technical patient safety solution is a focused intervention that is intended to be used alongside existing care pathways. Closing date for comments is 5th June 2008.
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Total wrist replacement (interventional procedures consultation) (24th April 2008)
Arthritis causes swelling and damage to the cartilage and bone around the joints, including the wrist. If drugs are unable to relieve the pain and improve the range of movement of the affected joints, surgery may be needed. Total wrist replacement aims to create an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement of the hand. Closing date for comments 23rd May 2008.
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Promoting physical activity for children - consultation on the evidence (12th May 2008)
NICE was asked by the Department of Health (DH) to develop guidance on physical activity, play and sport for pre-school and school-age children in family, pre-school, school and community settings. Closing date for comments is 9th June 2008.
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Identifying and supporting people most at risk of dying prematurely: consultation on the additional evidence (12th June 2008)

NICE was asked by the Department of Health (DH) to develop guidance for the NHS and other sectors on what works in driving down population mortality rates in disadvantaged areas where risk of early death is higher than average. Closing date for comments is 10th June 2008.
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Latest implementation tools (14th May 2008)

Irritable bowel syndrome
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Osteorthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis (refractory) - abatacept
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Perioperative hypothermia (inadvertent)
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Colitis (ulcerative) - infliximab
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Surgical management of OME
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Physical activity and environment
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Smoking cessation services
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