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Ekso exoskeleton for rehabilitation in people with neurological weakness or paralysis (MIB93)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Ekso exoskeleton for rehabilitation in people with neurological weakness or paralysis .
Laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion (HTG161)
Evidence-based recommendations on laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion. This involves using a special laser device to create a bypass without the need to temporarily interrupt the blood flow to the brain.
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people in 10,000 do not). Aspirin can also make a type of stroke known as haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding inside the brain)...
Evidence-based recommendations on the CoaguChek XS system for self-monitoring coagulation status in adults and children. The recommendations originally included the InRatio2 PT/INR, but this was withdrawn from the market in October 2016 and is not currently available.
Evidence-based recommendations on dual-chamber pacemakers for treating symptomatic bradycardia caused by sick sinus syndrome without atrioventricular block.
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).
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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins (HTG301)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.
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This quality standard covers road-traffic-related air pollution and its impact on health. It describes high-quality actions in priority areas for improvement.
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Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery (HTG72)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves scarring the heart tissue using heat to interrupt abnormal electrical signals.
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fear to freedom NICE-recommended healthtech found the cause of Peter's stroke. Read his story and discover how our guidance is helping...
Percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation (HTG417)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the tissue causing atrial fibrillation using laser energy.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation (HTG752)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation. This involves implanting a replacement valve inside the faulty native valve.
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Neuropathic pain in adults: pharmacological management in non-specialist settings (CG173)
This guideline covers managing neuropathic pain (nerve pain) with pharmacological treatments (drugs) in adults in non-specialist settings. It aims to improve quality of life for people with conditions such as neuralgia, shingles and diabetic neuropathy by reducing pain and promoting increased participation in all aspects of daily living. The guideline sets out how drug treatments for neuropathic pain differ from traditional pain management.
Evidence-based recommendations on cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for treating intermittent claudication in adults with peripheral arterial disease.
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Injection for more than a million people to help prevent heart attacks and strokes recommended
People who have had a heart attack, stroke, or serious circulation problem in their legs, and who also carry excess weight, can now be offered a weekly injection to help protect them from a further life-threatening event, NICE has said.