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Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (IPG357)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation in whom stroke risk has been assessed using the CHA2DS2-VASc score risk stratification scoring system in the preceding 12 months (excluding those patients with a previous CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 or more). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM81
Electrochemotherapy for metastases in the skin from tumours of non-skin origin and melanoma (IPG446)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for metastases in the skin from tumours of non-skin origin and melanoma. This involves applying short, powerful pulses of electricity to the tumour, allowing an anticancer drug to pass through into the cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy for untreated unresectable advanced, recurrent, or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi) for polycythaemia vera in adults.
Axonics sacral neuromodulation system for treating refractory overactive bladder (HTG554)
Evidence-based recommendations on Axonics sacral neuromodulation system for treating refractory overactive bladder.
Rezum for treating lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (HTG545)
Evidence-based recommendations on Rezum for treating lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Ultrasound‑enhanced, catheter‑directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism (IPG524)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism. This involves using ultrasound waves and a drug to break up the clot.
Insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema (IPG517)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. This involves inserting coils to reduce airflow to damaged parts of the lung.
Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Vargatef) for treating locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
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
This quality standard covers the provision of support for adults aged 18 or over who provide unpaid care for 1 or more people aged 16 or over with health and social care needs. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Evidence-based recommendations on drainage, irrigation and fibrinolytic therapy (DRIFT) for post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus in preterm infants. This involves draining excess CSF from the brain, washing out the blood, and breaking down blood clots using drugs (fibrinolytics).
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for brain tumours. This involves giving the patient a drug that makes the tissue sensitive to light and then activating it with a laser light source to destroy the tumour cells.
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Summary of the evidence on oral glycopyrronium bromide for treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making