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Corneal implants for the correction of refractive error (IPG225)
Evidence-based recommendations on corneal implants for the correction of refractive error. This involves inserting clear plastic implants into the cornea to restore eyesight in short-sightedness.
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High-intensity focused ultrasound for symptomatic breast fibroadenoma (IPG592)
Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for symptomatic breast fibroadenoma in adults. This involves using high-frequency sound waves to heat up the tissues in the lump.
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a corneal graft–keratoprosthesis for severe corneal opacity in wet blinking eyes. This involves inserting an artificial cornea surrounded by a corneal graft from a human donor.
Xpert Carba-R to identify people carrying carbapenemase-producing organisms (MIB52)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Xpert Carba-R to identify people carrying carbapenemase-producing organisms
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).
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Evidence-based recommendations on reinforcement of a permanent stoma with a synthetic or biological mesh to prevent a parastomal hernia. This involves inserting a piece of mesh to strengthen the abdominal wall.
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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.
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures (IPG623)
Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures in adults. This involves using an ultrasound probe on the skin at the site of the fracture.
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Evidence-based recommendations on retrograde uretral sphincterometry. This involves passing fluid through a small, cone-shaped device placed into the urethra to display the pressure needed to open the urethra sphincter.
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Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain (IPG450)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain. This involves inserting electrode needles underneath the skin connected to a stimulator device.
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Risankizumab for treating active psoriatic arthritis after inadequate response to DMARDs (TA803)
Evidence-based recommendations on risankizumab (Skyrizi) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults.
Switching from inpatient intravenous to outpatient oral antibiotic therapy in patients with neutropenic sepsis:- A randomised controlled...
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults with leg ulcer infection. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute pyelonephritis (upper urinary tract infection) in children, young people and adults who do not have a catheter. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management (BTS, NICE, SIGN) (NG245)
This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Granulox for managing chronic non-healing wounds .
Evidence-based recommendations on 3C Patch for treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Signatera for detecting molecular residual disease from solid tumour cancers (MIB307)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Signatera for detecting molecular residual disease from solid tumour cancers .
Evidence-based recommendations on automated ankle brachial pressure index measurement devices to detect peripheral arterial disease in people with leg ulcers.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on plasma EGFR mutation tests for adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer .
Arsenic trioxide for treating acute promyelocytic leukaemia (TA526)
Evidence-based recommendations on arsenic trioxide (Trisenox) for treating acute promyelocytic leukaemia in adults.
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain (IPG578)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.
Transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins (IPG37)
Evidence-based recommendations on transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins. This involves using a special light passed underneath the skin to see the veins and removing them by suction.
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Alere Afinion CRP for C-reactive protein testing in primary care (MIB81)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Alere Afinion CRP for C-reactive protein testing in primary care
What is the optimal frequency and duration of endoscopic follow-up for patients who have received endoscopic treatment for Barrett's...
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a wire mesh tube called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.
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Transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty for tricuspid regurgitation (IPG730)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty for tricuspid regurgitation in adults. This involves putting a device on the heart valve to help it close.
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Evidence-based recommendations on pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using electric field energy to destroy heart cells that are transmitting abnormal electrical impulses.
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CerebAir for continuous EEG monitoring in intensive care (MIB279)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CerebAir for continuous EEG monitoring in intensive care .
Recommendation ID NG180/5 Question Which patients, other than those known to have a high risk of complications or mortality, would...
Finerenone for treating chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (TA877)
Evidence-based recommendations on finerenone (Kerendia) for stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease (with albuminuria) associated with type 2 diabetes in adults.
This guide describes the methods and processes that NICE follows when producing HealthTech guidance. For interventional procedures, this guide covers NICE processes. Methods for interventional procedures guidance are in the NICE's interventional procedures programme manual. The NICE HealthTech programme combines the former NICE Diagnostics Assessment programme, Interventional Procedures programme and Medical Technologies Evaluation programme
Evidence-based recommendations on prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.
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Summary of the evidence on flunarizine for treating migraine prophylaxis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Rapid tests for group A streptococcal infections in people with a sore throat (HTG531)
Evidence-based recommendations on rapid tests for group A streptococcal infections in people aged 5 and over with a sore throat.
Evidence-based recommendations on procalcitonin testing for diagnosing and monitoring sepsis (ADVIA Centaur BRAHMS PCT assay, BRAHMS PCT Sensitive Kryptor assay, Elecsys BRAHMS PCT assay, LIAISON BRAHMS PCT assay and VIDAS BRAHMS PCT assay).
Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal laser ablation for treating lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves using laser energy to destroy some of the prostate tissue.
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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.
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highlighted the importance of collecting further data within registries of patients receiving biological treatments for psoriatic...
Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG749)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.
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Magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids (IPG30)
Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids. This involves passing laser heat through needles inserted into the fibroid to destroy it.
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This interim process statement has been produced to guide the development of good practice guidance. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of good practice guidance
ERBE flexible cryoprobes for bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment (MIB39)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ERBE flexible cryoprobes for bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment
This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing, and treating community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia, including bacterial pneumonia secondary to COVID-19, in babies over 1 month (corrected gestational age), children, young people and adults. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Upadacitinib for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA856)
Evidence-based recommendations on upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people with rheumatoid arthritis have the right treatment to slow the progression of their condition and control their symptoms. People should also have rapid access to specialist care if their condition suddenly worsens.
KODEX-EPD for cardiac imaging during ablation of arrhythmias (MIB260)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on KODEX-EPD for cardiac imaging during ablation of arrhythmias .
Extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis (IPG596)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis. This involves joining a blood vessel from outside the skull to one inside the skull to bypass a narrowed or partially blocked vessel.
Clinicians are encouraged to collect long-term data on clinical outcomes and patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes using validated...
Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevention and non-surgical management (NG210)
This guideline covers the prevention, assessment and non-surgical management of pelvic floor dysfunction in women aged 12 and over. It aims to raise awareness and help women to reduce their risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. For women who have pelvic floor dysfunction, the guideline recommends interventions based on their specific symptoms.