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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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timing of nasal decolonisation and body wash for the prevention of surgical site infection? Any explanatory...
of applying skin antiseptic before incision in the prevention of surgical site infection? Any explanatory...
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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Kendall DL for ECG monitoring in people having cardiac surgery (MIB177)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Kendall DL for ECG monitoring in people having cardiac surgery .
Image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for primary and secondary liver tumours (IPG788)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for primary and secondary liver tumours. This involves heating up liver tissue to destroy tumours.
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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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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Versajet II hydrosurgery system
This guideline covers risk assessment, prevention and treatment in children, young people and adults at risk of, or who have, a pressure ulcer (also known as a bedsore or pressure sore). It aims to reduce the number of pressure ulcers in people admitted to secondary or tertiary care or receiving NHS care in other settings, such as primary and community care and emergency departments.
Targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain (IPG804)
Evidence-based recommendations on targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain. This involves attaching nerves that were cut during limb amputation to other nerves in nearby muscles.
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Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG65)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis that is suspected or confirmed in adults who are 16 years or older. It aims to raise awareness of the features of spondyloarthritis and provide clear advice on what action to take when people with signs and symptoms first present in healthcare settings. It also provides advice on the range of treatments available.
Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management (NG101)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing early and locally advanced breast cancer. It aims to help healthcare professionals offer the right treatments to people, taking into account the person's individual preferences.
Laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction (IPG275)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see inside the body (keyhole surgery).
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Hybrid procedure for interim management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in neonates (IPG246)
Evidence-based recommendations on hybrid procedure for interim management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in neonates. This involves placing bands around the branches of the pulmonary artery and inserting stents to keep the ductus arteriosus open.
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ViewSite Brain Access System (VBAS) for the surgical management of deep brain lesions (MIB295)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ViewSite Brain Access System (VBAS) for the surgical management of deep brain lesions .