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Showing 91 to 105 of 271 results for back pain

  1. TNF-alpha inhibitors for ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (TA383)

    Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), etanercept (Enbrel), golimumab (Simponi) and infliximab (Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra). These drugs are for people with severe active ankylosing spondylitis or severe non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis who have tried non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but they have not worked.

  2. Workplace health: long-term sickness absence and capability to work (NG146)

    This guideline covers how to help people return to work after long-term sickness absence, reduce recurring sickness absence, and help prevent people moving from short-term to long-term sickness absence.

  3. Dapagliflozin in triple therapy for treating type 2 diabetes (TA418)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dapagliflozin (Forxiga) given with 2 other drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in adults.

  4. Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by gastroenteritis in under 5s: diagnosis and management (CG84)

    This guideline covers diagnosing, managing and referring infants and young children younger than 5 years who present with acute diarrhoea (lasting up to 14 days) with or without vomiting. It aims to improve the diagnosis and management of infective gastroenteritis and appropriate escalation of care.

  5. Laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction (IPG253)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction. This involves removing the fatty tissue using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen.

  6. Botulinum toxin type A for the prevention of headaches in adults with chronic migraine (TA260)

    Evidence-based recommendations on botulinum toxin type A (Botox) for preventing headaches in adults with chronic migraine.

  7. Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery (MIB108)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery .

  8. Benralizumab for treating relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (TA1096)

    Evidence-based recommendations on benralizumab (Fasenra) for treating relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in adults.

  9. Linzagolix for treating moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (TA996)

    Evidence-based recommendations on linzagolix (Yselty) for treating moderate to severe symptoms of fibroids in adults of reproductive age.

  10. Referral criteria for people with suspected axial spondyloarthritis:- What are the optimal referral criteria for people with suspected axial spondyloarthritis?

    cohort of people who have a diagnosis of non-specific back pain who first consulted their GP for back symptoms under the...

  11. Educational intervention to improve healthcare professionals' awareness of spondyloarthritis:- What is the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of educational interventions for healthcare professionals in order to increase the number of prompt diagnoses of spondyloarthritis?

    features (for example, the differences between inflammatory and mechanical back pain) or characteristics of the patient populations (for...

  12. Head and neck cancer (QS146)

    This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing head and neck cancer, including cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract in people aged 16 or over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  13. Laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts (IPG226)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

  14. Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine (IPG306)

    Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.

  15. Psoriasis (QS40)

    This quality standard covers assessing and managing psoriasis in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.