NICE recommends early referral for suspected RA
It has been more than 12 months since the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) released Clinical Guideline 79 on Management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults. This guidance has generally been well received within the rheumatology profession, as demonstrated in a recent edition of the UK journal, Rheumatology: ‘The NICE review is an exceptional [...]
Sustained behavioural change is needed for management of obesity
Recently published data from the Scottish Government suggest that by 2030 the total cost to Scottish society of obesity (direct and indirect costs) could range from £0.9 billion to £3 billion. This highlights the burden of obesity on the healthcare system. In response to the problem of obesity, SIGN published its clinical guideline on the [...]
Neuropathic pain: the pharmacological management of neuropathic pain in adults in non-specialist settings
In March 2010, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published a clinical guideline outlining the best pharmacological treatments for adults with neuropathic pain who are being treated in non-specialist healthcare settings.1 Although the recommendations can be followed in hospital clinics other than pain or neurology clinics, they are most likely to be [...]
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