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Evidence-based recommendations on transvenous obliteration for gastric varices. This involves inserting a tube with a tiny balloon on the end into a vein in the thigh or neck. The tube is then passed into the enlarged vein in the stomach (gastric varix) and the balloon is inflated to stop blood flowing into the vein. The vein is then blocked using one of several techniques. The aim is to reduce the risk of bleeding.
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Percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak (HTG666)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.
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Antimicrobial prescribing: delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia (ES37)
Summary of the evidence on delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia in adults
Intramedullary distraction for upper limb lengthening (HTG621)
Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for upper limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter arm.
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Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity (HTG293)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.
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eazyplex SuperBug kits for detecting carbapenemase-producing organisms (MIB94)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on eazyplex SuperBug kits for detecting carbapenemase-producing organisms .
Limited macular translocation for wet age-related macular degeneration (HTG215)
Evidence-based recommendations on limited macular translocation for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on an a nearby healthier area of the retina.
Direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant (HTG732)
Evidence-based recommendations on direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant. This involves inserting a metal implant through the skin and into the centre of the bone of the stump and attaching a prosthetic limb to it.
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Electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma (HTG333)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma. This involves injecting a chemotherapy drug into the tumour and using electrical pulses to increase its effect.
Evidence-based recommendations on nerve graft for corneal denervation. This involves attaching a healthy nerve to the damaged cornea to improve healing.
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Tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis (HTG648)
Evidence-based recommendations on tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis. This involves inserting a catheter under the skin in the abdomen to drain excess fluid when needed, at home or in community care. The aim is to reduce the need for hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
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Summary of the evidence on remsima (infliximab biosimilar) for subcutaneous injection for managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Tobacco: preventing uptake, promoting quitting and treating dependence (NG209)
This guideline covers support to stop smoking for everyone aged 12 and over, and help to reduce people's harm from smoking if they are not ready to stop in one go. It also covers ways to prevent children, young people and young adults aged 24 and under from taking up smoking.