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  1. Dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults (TA157)

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

  2. 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.

  3. Radiofrequency-assisted liver resection (IPG211)

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management (NG17)

    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.

  8. The Versajet II hydrosurgery system for surgical debridement of acute and chronic wounds and burns (MIB1)

    NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Versajet II hydrosurgery system

  9. HumiGard for preventing inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (MTG31)

    Evidence-based recommendations on HumiGard for preventing inadvertent perioperative hypothermia.

  10. The Implementation of Site Rite 8 and Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for PICC Placement in the Radiology Based Vascular Access Service

    580-bed acute hospital providing a range of services including medical, surgical, maternity, palliative care and critical care. A...

  11. Image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy of benign breast lesions (IPG156)

    Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy for benign breast lesions. This involves inserting a needle with a suction device through a small opening in the breast to remove non-cancerous lumps.

  12. Detecting, managing and monitoring haemostasis: viscoelastometric point‑of‑care testing (ROTEM, TEG and Sonoclot systems) (DG13)

    Evidence-based recommendations on viscoelastometric point-of-care testing devices (the ROTEM, TEG and Sonoclot systems)

  13. Research recommendations

    CG117/3 | New entrant screening and treatment for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection:- A study is needed of people found by new entrant...

  14. Thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms (IPG60)

    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.

  15. Maintaining a cancer service in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: A single centre experience

    COVID-19 pandemic without exposing patients to unnecessary increased risk of infection or serious outcomes from COVID-19. For each...