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Summary of the evidence on co-enzyme Q10 for mitochondrial disorders in children to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves using heat from microwave energy to destroy the cancer cells.
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NICE health technology evaluation topic selection: the manual (PMG37)
This manual sets out the process for deciding how topics are identified, selected and routed for NICE guidance developed by the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation (CHTE). This includes diagnostics, highly specialised technologies, interventional procedures, medical technologies and technology appraisal guidance
In development Reference number: GID-TA11379 Expected publication date: TBC
Medicines management for people receiving social care in the community (QS171)
This quality standard covers assessing if people need help with their medicines and deciding what medicines support is needed to enable people to manage their medicines. It also includes communication between health and social care staff, to ensure people have the medicines support they need. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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High-intensity focused ultrasound for prostate cancer (HTG70)
Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for treating prostate cancer. This involves inserting a probe through the rectum that gives out a beam of ultrasound to heat and destroy the cancerous prostate tissue.
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This guideline covers managing cataracts in adults aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care before, during and after cataract surgery by optimising service organisation, referral and surgical management, and reducing complications. It further aims to improve the availability of information for people with cataracts before, during and after cataract surgery.
This guideline covers preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. It aims to reduce variation in practice, including antibiotic prescribing for diabetic foot infections.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing epilepsies in children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Referral and assessment after first seizure
- Quality statement 2: Referral to tertiary specialist services
- Quality statement 3: Epilepsy specialist nurse
- Quality statement 4: Epilepsy care plan
- Quality statement 5: Mental health and wellbeing
- Quality statement 6: Neurodevelopment and learning disabilities
- Update information
Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.
In virtual wards, patients remain at home to receive hospital-level care. Our guidance can help you determine if patients are suitable for admission to the virtual wards system.
Negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen (HTG321)
Evidence-based recommendations on negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen. This involves using a small pump to remove infected material, stop fluid escaping and help the wound heal.
Sarilumab for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA485)
Evidence-based recommendations on sarilumab (Kevzara) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for renal cancer (HTG226)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer. This involves using heat produced through electrodes placed into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of atrial septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device into the heart, which is gently inflated to close the hole.
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