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Podcast - NICE News - January 2026

Podcast - NICE News - January 2026

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 The video version of this podcast can be found here: · https://youtu.be/us-qmMn8gskThis episode makes reference to guidelines produced by the "National Institute for Health and Care Excellence" in the UK, also referred to as "NICE". The content on this channel reflects my professional interpretation/summary of the guidance and I am in no way affiliated with, employed by or funded/sponsored by NICE.NICE stands for "National Institute for Health and Care Excellence" and is an independent organization within the UK healthcare system that produces evidence-based guidelines and recommendations to help healthcare professionals deliver the best possible care to patients, particularly within the NHS (National Health Service) by assessing new health technologies and treatments and determining their cost-effectiveness; essentially guiding best practices for patient care across the country.My name is Fernando Florido and I am a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom. In this episode I go through new and updated recommendations published in January 2026 by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), focusing on those that are relevant to Primary Care only. I am not giving medical advice; this video is intended for health care professionals, it is only my summary and my interpretation of the guidelines and you must use your clinical judgement. Disclaimer:The Video Content on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this YouTube channel. The statements made throughout this video are not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent health conditions. In addition, transmission of this Content is not intended to create, and receipt by you does not constitute, a physician-patient relationship with Dr Fernando Florido, his employees, agents, independent contractors, or anyone acting on behalf of Dr Fernando Florido. Intro / outro music: Track: Halfway Through — Broke In Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/aBGk6aJM3IU Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/halfway-through There is a podcast version of this and other videos that you can access here: Primary Care guidelines podcast: · Redcircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/primary-care-guidelines· Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BmqS0Ol16oQ7Kr1WYzupK· Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/primary-care-guidelines/id1608821148 There is a YouTube version of this and other videos that you can access here: The Practical GP YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@practicalgp?si=ecJGF5QCuMLQ6hrk The Full NICE News bulletin for January 2026 can be found here: · https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/published?from=2026-01-01&to=2026-01-31&ndt=Guidance&ndt=Quality+standard The updated guideline on Suspected cancer: recognition and referral [NG12] can be found here:· https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng12The updated guideline on Overweight and obesity management [NG246] can be found here:· https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng246TranscriptIf you are listening to this podcast on YouTube, for a better experience, switch to the video version. The link is in the top right corner of the video and in the episode description.Hello and welcome! I’m Fernando, a GP in the UK. In today’s episode, we’ll look at the NICE updates published in January 2026, focusing on what is relevant in Primary Care only.And this time we have two updated guidelines relevant to us in General Practice: the guidelines on Suspected cancer and on Overweight and obesity management. The changes are minimal so today we have a very short episode.Right, let’s jump into it.And let’s start with the guideline on obesity and overweight management. The update is narrow and specific and clarifies that height-to-weight ratios should only be used to classify the degree of central adiposity in children and young people aged 5 years and over. Before this amendment, the guideline included height-to-weight ratios for children, but it did not explicitly state that these ratios should not be used in under 5s. This is because height-to-weight ratios in younger children, may not be validated or appropriate. In fact, in children under 5 years:· Body proportions change very rapidly as part of normal growth and development· There is wide normal variation in body shape and fat distribution and· Height to weight ratios do not accurately reflect central adiposity in this age group and therefore using these ratios risks overestimating or ...
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