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Evidence-based recommendations on dasatinib (Sprycel), nilotinib (Tasigna) and high-dose imatinib (Glivec) for treating imatinib-resistant or intolerant chronic myeloid leukaemia in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on autologous chondrocyte implantation in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee.
Obinutuzumab in combination with chlorambucil for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA343)
Evidence-based recommendations on obinutuzumab (Gazyvaro) with chlorambucil for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.
This quality standard covers ways to reduce suicide and help people bereaved or affected by suicide. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Multi-agency suicide prevention partnerships
- Quality statement 2: Reducing access to methods of suicide
- Quality statement 3: Media reporting
- Quality statement 4: Involving family, carers or friends
- Quality statement 5: Supporting people bereaved or affected by a suspected suicide
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Optowire for measuring fractional flow reserve .
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers (HTG244)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.
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Placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (also known as MIRPE or the Nuss procedure) (HTG199)
Evidence-based recommendations on placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure). This involves placing one or two steel (pectus) bars under the breastbone with the aim of raising it and correcting the abnormal shape.
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This guideline covers using psychosocial interventions to treat adults and young people over 16 who have a problem with or are dependent on opioids, stimulants or cannabis. It aims to reduce illicit drug use and improve people’s physical and mental health, relationships and employment.
Maximal cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer (HTG668)
Evidence-based recommendations on maximal cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. This involves removing all or almost all visible cancerous tissue. More tissue is removed than with standard surgery. The aim is to improve outcomes for people with advanced ovarian cancer.
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Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.
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Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps (HTG354)
Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.
Evidence-based recommendations on hand transplant surgery (allotransplantation). This involves transplanting a hand from a recently deceased donor onto the amputated stump.
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Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.
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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.
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