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details of the technique used for treatment. Outcome measures should include pain relief and quality of life. Long-term follow-up data...
Degarelix for treating advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer (TA404)
Evidence-based recommendations on degarelix (Firmagon) for advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer in adults with spinal metastases.
Osteoporosis: bone sparing agents (75 years and over) (IND92)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 75 or over with a fragility fracture on or after 1 April 2012, who are currently treated with an appropriate bone-sparing agent. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM31
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 50 or over and who have not attained the age of 75, with a record of a fragility fracture on or after 1 April 2012, in whom osteoporosis is confirmed on DXA scan, who are currently treated with an appropriate bone-sparing agent. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM30
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour in pregnant women without previous caesarean section. The catheter aims to help induction by causing dilation of the cervix when the cervix is unfavourable for induction. The double balloon squeezes the cervix and stimulates local prostaglandin release, which leads to cervical ripening.
Ultrasound‑enhanced, catheter‑directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis (HTG375)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis. This involves using ultrasound waves and a drug to break up the clot.
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer in secondary care, including information on the best way to diagnose and identify different stages of the disease, and how to manage adverse effects of treatment. It also includes recommendations on follow-up in primary care for people diagnosed with prostate cancer.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Aquilion PRIME CT scanner for imaging coronary artery disease in adults in whom imaging is difficult .
Percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism (HTG705)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.
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osteoarthritis) would benefit from joint replacement? For example: - presence of night pain - non-response to non-pharmacological...
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.
and cost effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain in the long term? Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of non-ampullary duodenal lesions. This involves using a long camera inserted through the mouth to view the area and removing the abnormal parts of the lining with special instruments.
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Robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures: early value assessment (HTG743)
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures.
This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing head and neck cancer, including cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract in people aged 16 or over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.