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Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).
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Image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions (IPG308)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.
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Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency-assisted liver resection. This involves using high-frequency radio waves to remove the cancerous part of the liver with minimal blood loss.
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Radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain (IPG767)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.
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This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications.
Intramedullary distraction for upper limb lengthening (IPG722)
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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Transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy (IPG484)
Evidence-based recommendations on transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy. This involves using a laser to cut out the tumour and a small amount of the healthy flesh around it.
Free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury (IPG687)
Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve and blood supply from the inner thigh, transferring it to the arm and joining it to the damaged nerve.
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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Versajet II hydrosurgery system
HumiGard for preventing inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (MTG31)
Evidence-based recommendations on HumiGard for preventing inadvertent perioperative hypothermia.
580-bed acute hospital providing a range of services including medical, surgical, maternity, palliative care and critical care. A...
Evidence-based recommendations on viscoelastometric point-of-care testing devices (the ROTEM, TEG and Sonoclot systems)
CG117/3 | New entrant screening and treatment for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection:- A study is needed of people found by new entrant...
Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.
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