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  1. Cor-Knot for tying suture knots in valve surgery (MIB206)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Cor-Knot for tying suture knots in valve surgery .

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (acute exacerbation): antimicrobial prescribing (NG114)

    This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

  3. Intraoperative fluorescence angiography for the evaluation of coronary artery bypass graft patency (HTG60)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative flourescence angiography in coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves injecting a small amount of a special dye into the blood vessels near to the heart, using a small laser to activitate it and tracking the dye with a video camera.

  4. Robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures: early value assessment (HTG743)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures.

  5. Epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica (HTG425)

    Evidence-based recommendations on epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica in adults. This involves removing the part of the spinal disc pressing against the spinal nerve, to relieve pain.

  6. Guidance on the use of drugs for early thrombolysis in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (TA52)

    Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.

  7. Virtual reality technologies for treating agoraphobia or agoraphobic avoidance: early value assessment (HTG701)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on virtual reality technologies for treating agoraphobia or agoraphobic avoidance.

  8. Infliximab for acute exacerbations of ulcerative colitis (TA163)

    Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) for treating acute exacerbations of severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.

  9. Impella 2.5 for haemodynamic support during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (MIB89)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Impella 2.5 for haemodynamic support during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions .

  10. Migraine prophylaxis: flunarizine (ESUOM33)

    Summary of the evidence on flunarizine for treating migraine prophylaxis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

  11. Medicines and prescribing

    Support for delivering quality, safety and efficiency in the optimisation of medicines.

  12. Angioplasty and stenting to treat peripheral arterial disease causing refractory erectile dysfunction (HTG402)

    Evidence-based recommendations on angioplasty and stenting to treat peripheral arterial disease causing refractory erectile dysfunction in adults. This involves using a device to improve blood flow to the penis.

  13. Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring (HTG327)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring. This involves using an electrode device to puncture and send radiofrequency energy into the soft palate to scar and tighten it.

  14. Hypertension in pregnancy: diagnosis and management (NG133)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for women with hypertension who wish to conceive and women who have had a pregnancy complicated by hypertension. It aims to improve care during pregnancy, labour and birth for women and their babies.

  15. Dabigatran etexilate for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery (TA157)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults.