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Evidence-based recommendations on retrograde uretral sphincterometry. This involves passing fluid through a small, cone-shaped device placed into the urethra to display the pressure needed to open the urethra sphincter.
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Mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke (IPG548)
Evidence-based recommendations on mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a device to remove the blood clot from the brain to restore normal blood flow.
Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG749)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.
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Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute respiratory failure (IPG776)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute respiratory failure. This involves taking blood out of the circulatory system and passing it across a synthetic membrane that allows some of the carbon dioxide in the blood to be removed. The blood is then returned to the circulatory system.
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Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with paclitaxel and carboplatin, for treating advanced ovarian cancer in adults.
Galaxy UNYCO for temporary stabilisation of lower limb fractures (MIB166)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Galaxy UNYCO for temporary stabilisation of lower limb fractures .
LARS for reconstructing damaged intra-articular cruciate knee ligaments (MIB30)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on LARS for reconstructing damaged intra-articular cruciate knee ligaments
Topotecan for the treatment of recurrent and stage IVB cervical cancer (TA183)
Evidence-based recommendations on topotecan for treating recurrent and stage IVB cervical cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia or no dysplasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and promote the growth of healthy normal cells.
Onasemnogene abeparvovec for treating spinal muscular atrophy (HST15)
Evidence-based recommendations on onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma) for treating spinal muscular atrophy in babies.
This quality standard covers preventing bacterial infection in newborn babies, treating pregnant women and pregnant people whose babies are at risk of infection, and treating newborn babies with suspected or confirmed bacterial infection. It includes when to give antibiotics to prevent and treat neonatal bacterial infection and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. This includes early-onset (within 72 hours of birth) and late-onset (between 72 hours and 28 days following birth) neonatal infection.
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- Quality statement 1: Intrapartum antibiotics
- Quality statement 2: Assessment for early-onset neonatal infection
- Quality statement 3: Prompt antibiotic treatment for neonatal infection
- Quality statement 4: Reassessing antibiotic treatment for neonatal infection
- Quality statement 5: Information and support for parents and carers
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Danis stent for acute oesophageal variceal bleeding (HTG574)
Evidence-based recommendations on Danis stent for acute oesophageal variceal bleeding.
Avelumab for untreated metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (TA691)
Evidence-based recommendations on avelumab (Bavencio) for untreated metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma in adults.
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Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG461)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves using heat from electrodes to change the tissues in the oesophagus, with the aim of reducing symptoms.
Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse (IPG581)
Evidence-based recommendations on infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh from the buttocks to the top of the vagina to hold the vagina in place.