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Cardiovascular disease. Patient decision aid on should I take a statin?
the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. A...
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing varicose veins in the legs of adults (aged 18 and over). It includes referral for specialist assessment and treatment options. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing gallstones in adults. It also includes managing complications of gallstones, such as an inflamed or infected gallbladder (cholecystitis), blocked and infected bile ducts (cholangitis), and an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Acute cholecystitis
- Quality statement 2: Urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography within 72 hours
- Quality statement 3: Emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography within 24 hours
- Quality statement 4: Advice to prevent symptoms
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XprESS multi sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis (HTG424)
Evidence-based recommendations on the XprESS multi-sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis after medical treatment has failed.
Guidance on the use of riluzole (Rilutek) for the treatment of motor neurone disease (TA20)
Evidence-based recommendations on the use of riluzole (Rilutek) for treating motor neurone disease (MND).
Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.
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Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This involves using a small handheld device to stimulate a nerve in the neck.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating and preventing migraine (HTG330)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating and preventing migraine. This involves placing a handheld device on the scalp to deliver magnetic pulses to the head.
This guideline covers assigning recall intervals between oral health reviews that are appropriate to the needs of individual patients. The guideline takes account of the effect of dental checks on: people’s wellbeing, general health and preventive habits; caries incidence and avoiding restorations; periodontal health and avoiding tooth loss; and avoiding pain and anxiety. It aims to improve or maintain patients’ quality of life and reduce morbidity associated with oral and dental disease.
The Debrisoft monofilament debridement pad for use in acute or chronic wounds (HTG334)
Evidence-based recommendations on the Debrisoft monofilament debridement pad for use in acute or chronic wounds.
Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove fluid and fat through punctures in the skin.
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Botulinum toxin type A for the prevention of headaches in adults with chronic migraine (TA260)
Evidence-based recommendations on botulinum toxin type A (Botox) for preventing headaches in adults with chronic migraine.
Joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction (HTG381)
Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction. This involves fixing a metal frame around the knee to take weight off the joint and encourage the cartilage to repair itself.
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This guideline covers assessing and managing faecal incontinence (any involuntary loss of faeces that is a social or hygienic problem) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to ensure that staff are aware that faecal incontinence is a sign or a symptom, not a diagnosis. It aims to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people with faecal incontinence.
The PolySoft hernia patch used with the ONSTEP technique to treat inguinal hernias (MIB9)
NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Polysoft hernia patch for use with the ONSTEP technique to treat inguinal hernias