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Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided high-intensity transcutaneous focused ultrasound for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves focusing high-intensity ultrasound energy at the fibroids through the skin of the abdomen.
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Smoking: smoking status for people with long-term conditions (IND97)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with any or any combination of the following conditions: CHD, PAD, stroke or TIA, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, CKD, asthma, schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder or other psychoses whose notes record smoking status in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM38
Summary of the evidence on lurasidone (Latuda) for schizophrenia in adults aged 18 and over to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome (HTG596)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.
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Question What is the clinical and cost effectiveness, post-treatment and at longer-term follow‑up, of a brief psychosocial intervention...
Evidence-based recommendations on intranasal phototherapy for allergic rhinitis in adults. This involves using light to reduce inflammation inside the nose.
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Evidence-based recommendations on using dual-chamber pacemakers for symptomatic bradycardia due to sick sinus syndrome or atrioventricular block.
autologous stem cell transplantation, plus consolidation and maintenance treatment in chemosensitive patients at first response or first...
This indicator covers the percentage of patients on the CKD register and with an albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) of 70 mg/mmol or more, without diabetes, who are currently treated with an ARB or an ACE inhibitor. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM247
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cryotherapy for renal tumours. This involves inserting instruments that apply cold temperatures into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.
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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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Irreversible electroporation for treating primary lung cancer and metastases in the lung (HTG302)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating primary lung cancer and metastases in the lung. This involves using electrical pulses to kill cancer cells.
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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
precipitating event alone improve the hepatic encephalopathy without specific treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this...
Prasterone for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus [ID392]
Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG373
people with atrial fibrillation according to baseline risk factors and treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Source guidance
NG191/3 Question What is the effectiveness and safety of a treatment dose with a low molecular weight heparin (LMWHs) compared with a...
Cystic fibrosis: adherence to therapy (chronic pseudomonas acquisition) (IND294)
This indicator covers normative adherence to nebulised therapy in cystic fibrosis for patients with chronic pseudomonas acquisition. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
This indicator covers patient adherence to nebulised therapy in cystic fibrosis. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
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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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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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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aim to reduce time from initial presentation to referral, diagnosis and treatment? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this is...
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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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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This indicator covers tooth extractions due to decay for children admitted as inpatients to hospital, aged 10 years and under. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
This guideline covers assessing for, and managing, blood transfusions in adults, young people and children aged 1 year and over. It covers the general principles of blood transfusion, but does not make recommendations relating to specific conditions.
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.
Support for delivering quality, safety and efficiency in the optimisation of medicines.
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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controlled trials. Studies should describe clearly whether its use is for treatment or prevention. They should report details of patient...
Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system (QS163)
This quality standard covers recognising, assessing and managing mental health problems in adults (aged 18 and over) who are in contact with the criminal justice system (this includes police contact, court and prison custody, street triage, liaison and diversion services, and probation services). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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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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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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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on eXroid for internal haemorrhoids .
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.
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.
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.
This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.
report long-term outcomes, in particular the need for subsequent surgical treatment. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current...
and (b) provision of adrenaline injectors, when compared with emergency treatment alone? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this...
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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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.
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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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.
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.
UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers (HTG502)
Evidence-based recommendations on UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers.
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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