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Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy to treat calcified coronary arteries during percutaneous coronary intervention. This involves using ultrasound shockwaves to break up hard deposits in the arteries, to allow blood to flow more freely.
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people with atrial fibrillation according to baseline risk factors and treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Source guidance
Endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG28)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic stenosis (HTG446)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis. This involves inserting a new valve through a catheter, usually by way of a large blood vessel at the top of the leg, into the heart and inside the existing faulty valve.
Radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases (HTG669)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.
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Endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction (HTG731)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. This involves using heat energy to unblock the obstruction.
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Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA10453 Expected publication date: TBC
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults (HTG260)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves using a tube to carry blood from the right side of the heart and then pump it through an artificial lung where it picks up oxygen.
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Evidence-based recommendations on brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision. This involves inserting radioactive sources into the space in the breast where tissue has been removed to minimise the chances of the cancer coming back.
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controlled trials. Studies should describe clearly whether its use is for treatment or prevention. They should report details of patient...
Summary of the evidence on lurasidone (Latuda) for schizophrenia in adults aged 18 and over to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Standards framework for shared-decision-making support tools, including patient decision aids (ECD8)
This document describes the framework for setting out a series of standards to support people using patient decision aids (PDAs) in assessing the usefulness and quality of a PDA. It will also be useful to those developing PDAs in enabling them to undertake a self-assessment of the quality of their tools and processes
Our forward view highlights the topics we will prioritise in the coming year.
Coil embolisation of ruptured intracranial aneurysms (HTG64)
Evidence-based recommendations on coil embolisation of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. This involves passing a thin tube through the body to place coils inside the aneurysm.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for treating lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This involves making a connection that bypasses the blocked area so that the tears can drain straight into the nose.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Aptiva for painful diabetic neuropathy .
Focal resurfacing implants to treat articular cartilage damage in the knee (HTG635)
Evidence-based recommendations on focal resurfacing implants to treat articular cartilage damage in the knee in adults. This involves replacing the damaged area with an artificial implant.
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Hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids (HTG590)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.
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Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treating moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in the thalamus.
Insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa (HTG392)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach.
and (b) provision of adrenaline injectors, when compared with emergency treatment alone? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this...
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.
Lipids disorders: FH assessment (29 years and under) (IND203)
This indicator covers the percentage of people aged 29 years and under, with a total cholesterol concentration greater than 7.5 mmol/l that are assessed against the Simon Broome or Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) criteria. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM182
Evidence-based recommendations on bioprosthetic plug insertion for anal fistula in adults. This involves putting a plug into the fistula and stitching it in place.
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Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse (HTG442)
Evidence-based recommendations on infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh from the buttocks to the top of the vagina to hold the vagina in place.
Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve transfer in brachial plexus injury. This involves finding the phrenic nerve, cutting it and joining it to the damaged nerve in the brachial plexus.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on AlignRT for intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery .
report long-term outcomes, in particular the need for subsequent surgical treatment. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current...
Stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome (HTG224)
Evidence-based recommendations on stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome. This involves removing the damaged part of the rectum and joining the remaining parts back together.
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This quality standard covers assessing and diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children and young people. It also covers support during pregnancy to prevent FASD. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula is limited in quantity and...
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of craniocaudal expandable implants for vertebral compression fracture in adults. This involves inserting an implant into the spine to restore the vertebral height.
Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for treating recurrent prostate cancer. This involves putting special needles or probes into the prostate and using Argon gas to freeze and destroy the cancerous prostate tissue.
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Minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy (HTG350)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy. This involves inserting surgical instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to find and remove any abnormal glands.
Advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management (Partial update)
In development Reference number: GID-NG10430 Expected publication date: TBC
Evidence-based recommendations on using dual-chamber pacemakers for symptomatic bradycardia due to sick sinus syndrome or atrioventricular block.
adjunctive treatments. Outcome measures should include symptom relief and functional ability in the short term and the need for further...
MMprofiler for prognostic risk classification in multiple myeloma (MIB270)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on MMprofiler for prognostic risk classification in multiple myeloma .
Ex-vivo hepatic resection and reimplantation for liver cancer (HTG190)
Evidence-based recommendations on ex-vivo hepatic resection and reimplantation for liver cancer. This involves removing the liver from the body, cutting away the diseased tissue, and reimplanting the remaining tumour-free liver into the patient.
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Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine (HTG197)
Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.
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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins (HTG301)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.
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Laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery (HTG256)
Evidence-based recommendations on laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery. This involves changing the shape of the cornea, so that light rays are more precisely directed onto the retina.
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Balloon dilation for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction (HTG534)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilation for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction in adults and children. This involves using a balloon filled with saline to widen the eustachian tube.
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New sepsis guideline targets faster, tailored treatments to benefit patients
Patients aged 16 or over with suspected sepsis will receive more tailored treatment under updated NICE guidance published today.
non-Chinese herbal medicines safe and effective as first-line therapy in the treatment of [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS), and which is...
Diabetes: blood pressure (without moderate or severe frailty) (IND249)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes on the register, aged 79 years and under without moderate or severe frailty, in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 135/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 140/90 mmHg if measured in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM233
UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers (HTG502)
Evidence-based recommendations on UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers.
Computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma (HTG27)
Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma. This involves using high-frequency energy to heat the growth and destroy it.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease (HTG11)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease. This involves using vibrations caused by sound waves to treat the affected tissue.
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MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson's (HTG734)
Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in an area of the brain linked to Parkinson’s symptoms.
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