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clinically and cost effective route of administration for NSAIDs in the management of acute pain thought to be due to renal...
This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection.
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (HTG410)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in adults. This involves inserting and inflating a balloon in blocked blood vessels in the lungs to improve blood flow.
Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine (HTG217)
Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.
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Rivaroxaban for treating pulmonary embolism and preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism (TA287)
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for treating pulmonary embolism and for preventing a further deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in adults.
Maximal cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer (HTG668)
Evidence-based recommendations on maximal cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. This involves removing all or almost all visible cancerous tissue. More tissue is removed than with standard surgery. The aim is to improve outcomes for people with advanced ovarian cancer.
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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour in pregnant women without previous caesarean section. The catheter aims to help induction by causing dilation of the cervix when the cervix is unfavourable for induction. The double balloon squeezes the cervix and stimulates local prostaglandin release, which leads to cervical ripening.
Evidence-based recommendations on fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding in adults.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on LQD Spray for treating acute and chronic wounds .
neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this...
regional pain syndrome: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of gabapentinoids or local anaesthetics for managing complex...
Evidence-based recommendations on Parafricta Bootees and Undergarments to reduce skin breakdown in people with or at risk of pressure ulcers.
This guideline covers improving oral health by developing and implementing a strategy that meets the needs of people in the local community. It aims to promote and protect people’s oral health by improving their diet and oral hygiene, and by encouraging them to visit the dentist regularly.
Bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease (HTG633)
Evidence-based recommendations on bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease in adults. This involves implanting a stent (small tube) into a narrowed artery to widen it.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Mobi-C for cervical disc replacement
The Juxta CURES adjustable compression system for treating venous leg ulcers (MIB25)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Juxta CURES adjustable compression system for treating venous leg ulcers
Orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction: midodrine (ESNM61)
Summary of the evidence on midodrine for orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy. This involves surgically removing the uterus using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).
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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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NICE has a developed medtech innovation briefing on Mollii suit for spasticity .
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. This involves placing a plastic tube in the bowel that runs back through a small opening in the abdomen to allow waste to pass through to a drainage bag worn outside the body.
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Omalizumab for treating severe persistent allergic asthma (TA278)
Evidence-based recommendations on omalizumab (Xolair) for treating severe persistent allergic asthma in people aged 6 and over.
Evidence-based recommendations on the Pipeline Flex embolisation device with Shield Technology for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms.
Insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula (HTG359)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins the bowel.
Cabozantinib for previously treated advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (TA849)
Evidence-based recommendations on cabozantinib (Cabometyx) for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in adults who have had sorafenib.
Darvadstrocel for treating complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease (TA556)
Evidence-based recommendations on darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for previously treated complex perianal fistulas in adults with non-active or mildly active luminal Crohn’s disease.
Human growth hormone (somatropin) in adults with growth hormone deficiency (TA64)
Evidence-based recommendations on human growth hormone (somatropin; Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, NutropinAq, Omnitrope, Saizen, Zomacton) for treating growth hormone deficiency in adults.
Question Patient self-management plans:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of a self-management plan for people...
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on fasciotens for abdominal wall closure .
Evidence-based recommendations on aripiprazole for treating moderate to severe manic episodes in young people with bipolar I disorder.
Preventing suicide in community and custodial settings (NG105)
This guideline covers ways to reduce suicide and help people bereaved or affected by suicides. It aims to:
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .
This guideline covers assessing and managing motor neurone disease (MND). It aims to improve care from the time of diagnosis, and covers information and support, organisation of care, managing symptoms and preparing for end of life care.
Robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures: early value assessment (HTG743)
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures.
Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community (NG67)
This guideline covers medicines support for adults (aged 18 and over) who are receiving social care in the community. It aims to ensure that people who receive social care are supported to take and look after their medicines effectively and safely at home. It gives advice on assessing if people need help with managing their medicines, who should provide medicines support and how health and social care staff should work together.
Secukinumab for treating active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (TA719)
Evidence-based recommendations on secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in adults.
Type 2 diabetes: insulin degludec/liraglutide (Xultophy) (ESNM60)
Summary of the evidence on insulin degludec/liraglutide (Xultophy) for treating type 2 diabetes to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Cryotherapy as a primary treatment for prostate cancer (HTG91)
Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy as a primary treatment for prostate cancer. This involves using cold temperature to freeze and destroy cancer tissue as a first treatment for cancer that hasn't spread far from the prostate.
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important:- Endometriosis is a long-term condition that can cause acute and chronic pain, and fatigue. It has a significant and...
chronic pain, including chronic primary pain: What risk factors enable stratification of treatment for people aged 16 years...
NG193/7 Question Social interventions for chronic pain, including chronic primary pain: What is the clinical and cost...
Biographies and registered interests for members of the Technology Appraisal Committee A
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for biliary obstruction (HTG673)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for biliary obstruction. This involves passing a thin tube (called an endoscope) with an ultrasound probe at the tip through the mouth and into the stomach or small intestine. The blockage is located using sound waves and punctured. A short, wire mesh tube that acts like a scaffold (called a stent) is then inserted into the blocked duct. This allows bile to drain into the gut.
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chronic primary pain: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia or CBT for...
This quality standard covers routine postnatal care in the first 8 weeks after birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Communication between healthcare professionals at transfer of care
- Quality statement 2: Information and advice about babies' feeding
- Quality statement 3: Symptoms and signs of illness in babies
- Quality statement 4: Face-to-face feeding support
- Quality statement 5: Safer practices for bed sharing
- Quality statement 6: GP postnatal check for women
- Quality statement 7: Advice on introducing solid food
for chronic primary pain: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of psychodynamic psychotherapy for managing chronic primary...
therapies for chronic primary pain: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of manual therapy for managing chronic primary...
therapy for chronic primary pain: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of relaxation therapies for managing chronic primary...
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