January 2026 – April 2026 | DemDx Clinical Release Notes – updates based on NICE guidance updates

• NICE CKS updated its guidance to include additional advice on urgent sleep clinic referral for adults with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) who have a learning disability or autism, alongside additional occupational, driving and injury-risk considerations.

• DemDx content reviewed and updated in line with NICE guidance.

• NICE CKS added information regarding the use of patient-activated ECG devices for patients experiencing intermittent palpitations.

• Following clinical review, the DemDx was updated to include optional patient-activated handheld ECG or ECG-capable wearable recording, according to clinical judgement. Existing ECG, ambulatory monitoring and cardiology referral advice has been retained.

• DemDx content reviewed and updated in line with NICE guidance.

• NICE CKS expanded its advice on follow-up following intrauterine contraception, including assessment of new-onset pelvic pain, missing threads and potential complications such as uterine perforation, infection and ectopic pregnancy.

• DemDx was updated to include pregnancy assessment, consideration of ectopic pregnancy, infection and malposition, and advice regarding ultrasound, referral and follow-up.

• DemDx content reviewed and updated in line with NICE guidance.

• Analgesia

• Gilbert's syndrome

• Widespread itch

• Abnormal platelet counts

• Support for adult carers

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Giant cell arteritis

• Mastitis and breast abscess

• Neuropathic pain

• Squint in children

• Bruising

• Uncomplicated genital chlamydia

• Postnatal care

• Whitlow

• Cyclical breast pain

• Chest pain and heart failure

• Hiccups

• Red eye

• Scrotal pain and swelling