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Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.
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sutures rather than staples. The committee discussed the evidence for antimicrobial triclosan-coated sutures and agreed that the...
Adalimumab for treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (TA392)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) for treating active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adults whose disease has not responded to conventional systemic therapy.
the committee made these recommendations for research, see rationale on antibiotic-impregnated intravascular catheters for reducing the...
Current practice and evidence suggest that giving a combination of antibiotics to patients with moderate- to high-severity...
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should compare the effectiveness of fluoroquinolone antibiotics given alone, fluoroquinolone antibiotics given together...
This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.
Evidence-based recommendations on leniolisib (Joenja) for treating activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome in people 12 years and over.
Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites in critically ill adults (HTG379)
Evidence-based recommendations on Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites in critically ill adults.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Granulox for managing chronic non-healing wounds .
Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure in people with motor neurone disease. This involves implanting electrodes into the diaphragm to make it contract. This gradually strengthens the diaphragm and may eventually help the person to breathe without a ventilator.
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XprESS multi sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis (HTG424)
Evidence-based recommendations on the XprESS multi-sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis after medical treatment has failed.
CFHealthHub for managing cystic fibrosis during the COVID-19 pandemic (MIB219)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CFHealthHub for managing cystic fibrosis during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Prevena incision management system for closed surgical incisions (MIB173)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Prevena incision management system for closed surgical incisions .
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This guideline covers the organisation and provision of major trauma services in pre-hospital and hospital settings, including ambulance services, emergency departments, major trauma centres and trauma units. It aims to reduce deaths and disabilities in people with serious injuries by providing a systematic approach to the delivery of major trauma care. It does not cover services for people with burns.
population-basedstatistics. These statistics would enable interventions such as antibiotic treatment and service improvements to be...
membranes have ruptured, avoiding the need for induction. The value of antibiotic therapy and the administration of corticosteroids to...
Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (HTG437)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.
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Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity (HTG293)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.
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Insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa (HTG372)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves inserting an implant into the eye that receives data from a small camera on the person's glasses and then stimulates healthy cells in the retina to see basic images.
UroShield for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (HTG620)
Evidence-based recommendations on UroShield for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Biopatch for venous or arterial catheter sites .
Frequency of application of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema (TA81)
Evidence-based recommendations on using topical corticosteroids for people with atopic eczema.
This guideline covers managing Crohn’s disease in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce people’s symptoms and maintain or improve their quality of life.
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Cerebral palsy in under 25s: assessment and management (NG62)
This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people from birth up to their 25th birthday. It aims to make sure they get the care and treatment they need for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy, so that they can be as active and independent as possible.
Insertion of a magnetic bead band for faecal incontinence (HTG336)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a magnetic-bead band for faecal incontinence. This involves placing a ring of magnetic beads into a tunnel made around the anus to prevent incontinence.
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myAIRVO2 for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (MIB161)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on myAIRVO2 for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
Evidence-based recommendations on corneal endothelial transplantation. This involves replacing only the innermost layers of the cornea with a healthy section from a donor eye without disturbing the overall structure.
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Phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities (HTG231)
Evidence-based recommendations on phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities. This involves using a laser to remove layers of the cornea in order to produce a smooth, even surface with the aim of improving vision.
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Stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome (HTG224)
Evidence-based recommendations on stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome. This involves removing the damaged part of the rectum and joining the remaining parts back together.
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This guideline covers assessing and managing pelvic fractures, open fractures and severe ankle fractures (known as pilon fractures and intra-articular distal tibia fractures) in pre-hospital settings (including ambulance services), emergency departments and major trauma centres. It aims to reduce deaths and long-term health problems by improving the quality of emergency and urgent care.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing bronchiolitis in babies and children. It aims to help healthcare professionals diagnose bronchiolitis and identify if babies and children should be cared for at home or in hospital. It describes treatments and interventions that can be used to help with the symptoms of bronchiolitis.
Woundchek Protease Status for assessing elevated protease status in chronic wounds (MIB83)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Woundchek Protease Status for assessing elevated protease status in chronic wounds .
Evidence-based recommendations on corticosteroid-eluting bioabsorbable stent or spacer insertion during endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis in adults. This involves putting a stent (short tube) into the sinus to improve drainage.
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Endopyelotomy for pelviureteric junction obstruction (HTG206)
Evidence-based recommendations on endopyelotomy for pelviureteric junction obstruction. This involves widening the renal pelvis by inserting small instruments either up through the urinary tract or down through the skin and into the kidney.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for a pilonidal sinus in adults. This involves applying heat to the pilonidal sinus.
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