Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
N |
---|
NETA neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a tumour that develops from cells of the neuroendocrine system. These cells are similar to nerve cells, but make hormones. NETs can be benign or malignant, and functioning (hormone-producing) or non-functioning. NETs typically affect the GI system or lungs. | ||
NEWSThe National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is a tool that was developed to improve the detection and response to clinical deterioration in adult patients. An updated version (NEWS2) was published in December 2017. | ||
NHSThe National Health Service (NHS) encompasses the four separate and independent public healthcare providers in the United Kingdom: the National Health Service in England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales, and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. | ||
NICEThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care in the United Kingdom. | ||
NIVNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) involves ventilatory support without an invasive artificial airway (endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube), using a face or nasal mask or similar device. | ||
NMCThe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. | ||
Non-ClinicalView all Non-Clinical content | |
NPIS and TOXBASEThe National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) is a national UK service providing expert advice on all aspects of acute and chronic poisoning. TOXBASE® is the primary clinical toxicology database of the NPIS. | ||
NSAIDNSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. | ||