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percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain is inadequate in quality and quantity. Therefore, this...
Upadacitinib for treating severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA665)
Evidence-based recommendations on upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Research studies should clearly describe...
Endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer (HTG93)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer. This involves using narrow instruments to remove the lymph nodes through small, rather than large, openings to reduce the risk of infection and other problems.
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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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Gastro-oesophageal reflux in children and young people (QS112)
This quality standard covers managing symptoms of reflux (regurgitation or bringing up feeds) in babies, children and young people (under 18). It also covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (also called GORD), which is more severe reflux and heartburn. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Information about gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in infants
- Quality statement 2: Breast-fed infants – feeding assessment
- Quality statement 3: Formula-fed infants – stepped-care approach
- Quality statement 4: Alginate therapy
- Quality statement 5: Symptoms that do not need investigation or treatment
- Quality statement 6: Acid-suppressing drugs
- Quality statement 7: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) contrast study
assess women's health: What tools for the clinical review of women (including pain scores) are effective during the first 8 weeks after...
Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies for managing mild to moderate symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis.
This quality standard covers the investigation and recognition of suspected cancer, and referral to specialist cancer services for adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Direct access to diagnostic tests
- Quality statement 2: Urgent direct access endoscopy for oesophageal or stomach cancer
- Quality statement 3: Testing for blood in faeces
- Quality statement 4: Encouraging attendance at cancer services
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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
from the medicine. The most common mild side effects are headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and increased gas....
Balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus (HTG560)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy abnormal cells.
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This quality standard covers the initial assessment and management of suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s, including acute respiratory infection virtual wards.
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- Quality statement 1: Documented initial assessment
- Quality statement 2: Prescribing antimicrobials
- Quality statement 3: Antibiotic duration
- Quality statement 4: Information about acute respiratory infection virtual wards
- Quality statement 5: Multidisciplinary team
- Quality statement 6: Support to self-manage on a virtual ward
- Quality statement 7: Virtual ward discharge summaries
Total distal radioulnar joint replacement for symptomatic joint instability or arthritis (HTG451)
Evidence-based recommendations on total distal radioulnar joint replacement for symptomatic joint instability or arthritis in adults. This involves removing the wrist end of the ulna and replacing it with a metal prosthesis that also attaches to the wrist end of the radius.