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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis (IPG311)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area, with the aim to stimulate healing of the fascia.
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Summary of the evidence on omega-3 fatty acid medicines for treating schizophrenia to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Antisocial personality disorder: prevention and management (CG77)
This guideline covers principles for working with people with antisocial personality disorder, including dealing with crises (crisis resolution). It aims to help people with antisocial personality disorder manage feelings of anger, distress, anxiety and depression, and to reduce offending and antisocial behaviour.
Alair bronchial thermoplasty system for adults with severe difficult to control asthma (MIB71)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Alair bronchial thermoplasty system for adults with severe, difficult to control asthma
Ab externo canaloplasty for primary open-angle glaucoma (IPG591)
Evidence-based recommendations on ab externo canaloplasty for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves widening the eye’s main draining canal by inserting a tiny tube, then removing the tube and stitching the canal to keep it open.
This quality standard covers managing acute painful episodes of sickle cell disease in hospital. It includes pain relief and care for children, young people and adults, from presentation in hospital until discharge. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Timely assessment and analgesia
- Quality statement 2: Regular assessment of pain relief
- Quality statement 3: Strong opioids and monitoring
- Quality statement 4: Acute complications
- Quality statement 5: Protocols and specialist support
- Quality statement 6: Discharge information
- Update information
Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults.
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Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain (IPG747)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain. This involves using a needle-like probe to freeze and destroy small parts of nerves in neuromas to stop the pain signals.
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This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the SENSIMED Triggerfish contact lens sensor for continuous 24-hour recording of ocular dimensional
Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG753)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.
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Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG749)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.
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Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis. This involves destroying a nerve in the nose to reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.
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Evidence-based recommendations on structural neuroimaging in people with first-episode psychosis.
This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications.