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at risk of developing advanced stages of liver disease. Pharmacological treatment (for example, pioglitazone or vitamin E) could prevent...
Guidance on the use of vinorelbine for the treatment of advanced breast cancer (TA54)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline CG81.
Guidance on the use of etanercept for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (TA35)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 373.
Is acupuncture effective in reducing alcohol consumption compared with standard care?
notes(if applicable) Why this is important:- Non-pharmacological treatments are an important therapeutic option for people with...
Transperineal template biopsy and mapping of the prostate (IPG364)
Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal template biopsy of the prostate. This involves inserting many fine needles though the skin between the scrotum and the anus in order to obtain tissue samples from the prostate for testing.
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Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction (IPG436)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction. This involves implanting a replacement valve with a wire mesh tube called a stent.
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Partial left ventriculectomy (the Batista procedure) (IPG41)
Evidence-based recommendations on partial left ventriculectomy. This involves reducing the size of a part of the heart so it can pump blood more efficiently.
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Metatarsophalangeal joint replacement of the hallux (IPG140)
Evidence-based recommendations on metatarsophalangeal joint replacement of the hallux. This involves removing the problem joint and replacing it with an artificial one.
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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure. This involves replacing the 2 lower chambers of the heart with a mechanical device to improve circulation until heart transplantation.
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Xpert Carba-R to identify people carrying carbapenemase-producing organisms (MIB52)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Xpert Carba-R to identify people carrying carbapenemase-producing organisms
the NHS to both assess the severity of the alcohol misuse and to guide treatment decisions. No similar well-developed measures exist for...
that continued follow-up of people who have undergone radioactive iodine treatment was important and the 'as low as reasonably...
that continued follow-up of people who have undergone radioactive iodine treatment was important and the 'as low as reasonably...
that continued follow-up of people who have undergone radioactive iodine treatment was important and the 'as low as reasonably...
important- People with cystic fibrosis often have complex treatment schedules, which can include multiple nebulised...
Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure from high spinal cord injuries. This involves keyhole abdominal surgery. The aim is to stimulate and possibly strengthen the diaphragm to help people breathe without a ventilator.
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Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a corneal graft–keratoprosthesis for severe corneal opacity in wet blinking eyes. This involves inserting an artificial cornea surrounded by a corneal graft from a human donor.
Open prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (IPG668)
Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.
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Endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (IPG725)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This involves using an anchoring device to hold a stent in place to prevent leaks in an aneurysm repair.
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This quality standard covers sexual health, focusing on preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Asking people about their sexual history
- Quality statement 2: Discussing prevention and testing with people who are at risk of sexually transmitted infections
- Quality statement 3: Condom distribution schemes
- Quality statement 4: Access to sexual health services
- Quality statement 5: Repeat testing for sexually transmitted infections
- Quality statement 6: Partner notification
- Update information
Pembrolizumab for adjuvant treatment of resected melanoma with high risk of recurrence (TA553)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 766.
Inhaled insulin for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes (TA113)
In January 2008, Pfizer ceased production of its inhaled insulin product Exubera. NICE technology appraisal 113 on inhaled insulin for diabetes (types I and II) has therefore been made obsolete. Pfizer have been letting doctors know that they should begin moving their patients off Exubera and onto other medicines that control high blood sugar levels. If you are worried about how you should control your blood sugar levels as a result of this announcement, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible to discuss your options for other blood sugar lowering medications. 25 January 2008
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 385.
In development Reference number: GID-TA11365 Expected publication date: TBC
misclassification of milder reactions. Data should also be collected on any emergency treatment that was delivered (by a clinician, use...
What is the annual incidence of anaphylaxis and its related outcomes within the UK?
misclassification of milder reactions. Data should also be collected on any emergency treatment that was delivered (by a clinician, use...
hospital for treatment of decompensated heart failure. One of the most common and difficult to manage problems arising during the...
improved treatment outcomes, because of its impact on healthcare professionals' behaviour and the prompter availability of appropriate...
SecurAcath for securing cerebrospinal fluid catheters (MIB107)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on SecurAcath for securing cerebrospinal fluid catheters .
of people with social anxiety disorder never receive treatment; of those who do receive treatment many wait 10 years or...
Atezolizumab for adjuvant treatment of resected non-small-cell lung cancer (TA823)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 1071.
Nivolumab for adjuvant treatment of resected non-small-cell lung cancer [ID4053]
In development Reference number: GID-TA10935 Expected publication date: TBC
Durvalumab for adjuvant treatment of resectable non-small-cell lung cancer [ID1263]
In development Reference number: GID-TA11569 Expected publication date: TBC
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Smart Peak Flow for monitoring asthma .
Evidence-based recommendations on viscoelastometric point-of-care testing devices (the ROTEM, TEG and Sonoclot systems).
those with severe problems and complex comorbidities, do not benefit from treatment and/or lose contact with services. One common...
conversion to COAG is important for guiding decisions about monitoring, treatment and referral. However, current evidence on the...
In development Reference number: GID-TA11663 Expected publication date: TBC
Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection (IPG32)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection. This involves inserting a tube into the nostril towards the tumour base and removing the tumour using specialised surgical instruments.
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Implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract (IPG209)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract. This involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an accommodating lens to allow focusing on near and distant objects.
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increased risk of mortality in both the woman and her baby. Prophylactic treatment can be effective for women who are known to be at...
clinically and cost effective decongestion in people admitted to hospital for treatment of decompensated heart failure. The study should...
Corneal implants for the correction of refractive error (IPG225)
Evidence-based recommendations on corneal implants for the correction of refractive error. This involves inserting clear plastic implants into the cornea to restore eyesight in short-sightedness.
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likely to do well with conventional treatment (such as R-CHOP) and which people may benefit from intensive treatment with,...
This guideline covers the routine postnatal care that women and their babies should receive in the first 8 weeks after the birth. It includes the organisation and delivery of postnatal care, identifying and managing common and serious health problems in women and their babies, how to help parents form strong relationships with their babies, and baby feeding. The recommendations on emotional attachment and baby feeding also cover the antenatal period.
This guideline covers care for pregnant women and pregnant people with a twin or triplet pregnancy in addition to routine care during pregnancy and labour. It aims to reduce the risk of complications and improve outcomes.
Behaviour change: digital and mobile health interventions (NG183)
This guideline covers interventions that use a digital or mobile platform to help people eat more healthily, become more active, stop smoking, reduce their alcohol intake or practise safer sex. The interventions include those delivered by text message, apps, wearable devices or the internet. The guideline only includes those that are delivered by the technology itself and not by healthcare professionals using technology to deliver interventions.
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. This involves making small ‘keyhole’ openings, either in the back or in the abdomen, to remove the section of kidney that contains the tumour.
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This guidance has been withdrawn because Novartis has discontinued ofatumumab (Arzerra). Ofatumumab will continue to be available for people who need it. Contact Clinigen at managedacess@clinigengroup.com or 01932 842100 for details.