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Bair Hugger for measuring core temperature during perioperative care (MIB99)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Bair Hugger for measuring core temperature during perioperative care .
Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps (HTG354)
Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.
Fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction (HTG129)
Evidence-based recommendations on fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction. This involves inserting a cannula through the mother's abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic cavity and subsequently into the bladder of the fetus.
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Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic monitoring of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors (LISA-TRACKER, IDKmonitor and Promonitor ELISA kits) in people with Crohn’s disease.
Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic dysphagia (HTG709)
Evidence-based recommendations on pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic dysphagia. This involves passing a catheter through the nose and into the throat where it is used to deliver small amounts of electrical current. The current travels from the throat to the brain and stimulates the areas involved in swallowing.
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Permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure (HTG579)
Evidence-based recommendations on permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure. This involves attaching a wire connected to a pacemaker to the heart’s electrical conduction pathway (through a vein).
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Apixaban for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery (TA245)
Evidence-based recommendations on apixaban (Eliquis) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement in adults.
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Tofacitinib for treating active psoriatic arthritis after inadequate response to DMARDs (TA543)
Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults after inadequate response to DMARDs.
Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating diabetic macular oedema in adults.
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Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for chronic, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves implanting an electrode in the brain and an electrical stimulator under the skin on the chest.
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Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral water-jet ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves injecting a high-speed jet of water into the prostate to destroy some of the prostate tissue and widen the urethra.
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Evidence-based recommendations on 3C Patch for treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Is the use of chlorhexidine body wash associated with increased antimicrobial resistance?
wash. Mupirocin alone was effective in reducing Staphylococcus aureus infections caught in hospital in people who were identified as...
Evidence-based recommendations on leniolisib (Joenja) for treating activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome in people 12 years and over.
Brain tumours (primary) and brain metastases in over 16s (NG99)
This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing any type of primary brain tumour or brain metastases in people aged 16 or over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care, including standardising the care people have, how information and support are provided, and palliative care.