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Elbasvir–grazoprevir for treating chronic hepatitis C (TA413)
Evidence-based recommendations on elbasvir–grazoprevir (Zepatier) for treating genotype 1 or 4 chronic hepatitis C in adults.
Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites (MIB231)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites .
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk (neuropathy or absent pulses), 3) high risk (neuropathy or absent pulses plus deformity or skin changes or previous ulcer) or 4) ulcerated foot within the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM13
QuikRead go for C-reactive protein testing in primary care (MIB78)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the QuikRead go for C-reactive protein testing in primary care
Dapagliflozin in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes (TA288)
Evidence-based recommendations on dapagliflozin (Forxiga) given with other drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in adults.
Infection control: prevention of healthcare-associated infection in primary and community care (CG2)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline CG139.
This guideline covers how to increase uptake of the free flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes ways to increase awareness and how to use all opportunities in primary and secondary care to identify people who should be encouraged to have the vaccination.
Evidence-based recommendations on fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding in adults.
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
Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and management of physical complications (CG100)
This guideline covers care for adults and young people (aged 10 years and older) with physical health problems that are completely or partly caused by an alcohol-use disorder. It aims to improve the health of people with alcohol-use disorders by providing recommendations on managing acute alcohol withdrawal and treating alcohol-related conditions.
SecurePort IV tissue adhesive for use with percutaneous catheters (MIB288)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on SecurePort IV tissue adhesive for use with percutaneous catheters .
Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza (TA158)
Evidence-based recommendations on oseltamivir (Tamiflu), amantadine (Lysovir or Symmetrel) or zanamivir (Relenza) to prevent influenza (flu).
Telbivudine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (TA154)
Evidence-based recommendations on telbivudine (Sebivo) for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), infliximab (Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), golimumab (Simponi), tocilizumab (RoActemra) and abatacept (Orencia). These drugs are for adults with severe rheumatoid arthritis who have tried conventional DMARDs only but they have not worked.
Curos for preventing infections when using needleless connectors (HTG510)
Evidence-based recommendations on Curos for preventing infections when using needleless connectors.