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  1. Intravesical microwave hyperthermia and chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HTG487)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intravesical microwave hyperthermia and chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using microwaves to improve the effect of the chemotherapy given directly into the bladder.

  2. Balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children (HTG48)

    Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

  3. Imatinib for the adjuvant treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (TA326)

    Evidence-based recommendations on imatinib (Glivec) for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.

  4. Placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (also known as MIRPE or the Nuss procedure) (HTG199)

    Evidence-based recommendations on placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure). This involves placing one or two steel (pectus) bars under the breastbone with the aim of raising it and correcting the abnormal shape.

  5. Total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint (HTG352)

    Evidence-based recommendations on total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint. This involves replacing the joint with an artificial one.

  6. Endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms (HTG259)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms. This involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm.

  7. Insertion of customised titanium implants, with soft tissue cover, for orofacial reconstruction (HTG307)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of customised titanium implants, with soft tissue cover, for orofacial reconstruction. This involves inserting titanium implants to replace broken bones in the face as part of orofacial reconstruction.

  8. Mosaicplasty for symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee (HTG463)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

  9. Miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration (HTG418)

    Evidence-based recommendations on miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration. This involves implanting an artificial lens system into 1 eye only.

  10. Neuroendocrine tumours (metastatic, unresectable, progressive) - everolimus and sunitinib [ID858]

    In development Reference number: GID-TA10024 Expected publication date:  28 June 2017

  11. Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management (NG56)

    This guideline covers optimising care for adults with multimorbidity (multiple long-term conditions) by reducing treatment burden (polypharmacy and multiple appointments) and unplanned care. It aims to improve quality of life by promoting shared decisions based on what is important to each person in terms of treatments, health priorities, lifestyle and goals. The guideline sets out which people are most likely to benefit from an approach to care that takes account of multimorbidity, how they can be identified and what the care involves.

  12. Bimekizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (TA723)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bimekizumab (Bimzelx) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.

  13. Intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer (HTG681)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer. This involves delivering electron beam radiation directly to the tumour during surgery. The aim is to stop the cancer from coming back and spreading further.

  14. Certolizumab pegol and secukinumab for treating active psoriatic arthritis after inadequate response to DMARDs (TA445)

    Evidence-based recommendations on certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) and secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

  15. Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold (HTG289)

    Evidence-based recommendations on partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold. This involves placing a biodegradable implant into the meniscus to support regrowth and repair of the damage.