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  1. Valve-in-valve TAVI for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction (IPG653)

    Evidence-based recommendations on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (ViV-TAVI) for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction in adults. This involves placing a new bioprosthetic valve inside a failing bioprosthetic valve.

  2. Flu vaccination: increasing uptake (NG103)

    This guideline covers how to increase uptake of the free flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes ways to increase awareness and how to use all opportunities in primary and secondary care to identify people who should be encouraged to have the vaccination.

  3. Interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer (IPG89)

    Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer. This involves using laser energy to destroying the cancer cells.

  4. Balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children (IPG77)

    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.

  5. Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates (IPG379)

    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.

  6. Impella 2.5 for haemodynamic support during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (MIB89)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Impella 2.5 for haemodynamic support during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions .

  7. Intravesical microwave hyperthermia and chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (IPG628)

    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.

  8. Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma (IPG635)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma in adults. This involves applying heat to the inside walls of the airways.

  9. Open prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (IPG668)

    Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.

  10. Radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (IPG49)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

  11. Laparoscopic insertion of an inactive implant for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG803)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of an inactive implant for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing an implant on the outside of the upper part of the stomach wall using keyhole surgery.

  12. Intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer (IPG763)

    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.

  13. Leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias (IPG626)

    Evidence-based recommendations on leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias in adults. This involves inserting a device into the heart that helps it beat at a normal rate.

  14. Dabigatran etexilate for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery (TA157)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults.

  15. Guidance on the use of drugs for early thrombolysis in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (TA52)

    Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.