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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk (neuropathy or absent pulses), 3) high risk (neuropathy or absent pulses plus deformity or skin changes or previous ulcer) or 4) ulcerated foot within the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM13
Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure from high spinal cord injuries. This involves keyhole abdominal surgery. The aim is to stimulate and possibly strengthen the diaphragm to help people breathe without a ventilator.
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Fostamatinib for treating refractory chronic immune thrombocytopenia (TA835)
Evidence-based recommendations on fostamatinib (Tavlesse) for chronic refractory chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.
This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up, and get timely information and support after diagnosis.
Evidence-based recommendations on entecavir for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium. This involves taking limbal stem cells from a living or deceased donor, growing them in the laboratory and transplanting them onto the patient’s affected eye(s).
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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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eazyplex SuperBug kits for detecting carbapenemase-producing organisms (MIB94)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on eazyplex SuperBug kits for detecting carbapenemase-producing organisms .
Insertion of endobronchial valves for persistent air leaks (HTG306)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial valves for treatment of persistent air leaks. This involves inserting valves into the airways to reduce or stop air leaks so the rest of the lung can function normally.
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove the kidney stones..
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Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates (HTG247)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates. This involves inserting surgical instruments through small cuts in the chest, and then moving the abdominal organs out of the chest and repairing the diaphragm.
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Image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions (HTG198)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.
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Memokath-028, 044 and 045 stents for urethral obstruction (MIB123)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Memokath-028, 044 and 045 stents for urethral obstruction .
Tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis (HTG648)
Evidence-based recommendations on tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis. This involves inserting a catheter under the skin in the abdomen to drain excess fluid when needed, at home or in community care. The aim is to reduce the need for hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
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medical or surgical abortion. : A small number of women will have an infection within a month of the abortion, although it's not...