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Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral (NG127)
This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation.
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multi-disciplinary specialist assessments and treatments for patients with back and generalised persistent pain. Using a...
Differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain (MIB305)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain .
Therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions (IPG333)
Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).
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Epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica (IPG570)
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.
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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.
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain (IPG578)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute otitis media (ear infection). It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute otitis media can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It lasts for about a week, and most children get better in 3 days without antibiotics. Serious complications are rare.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery .
details of the technique used for treatment. Outcome measures should include pain relief and quality of life. Long-term follow-up data...
Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain (MIB238)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain .
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute sore throat. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute sore throat is often caused by a virus, lasts for about a week, and most people get better without antibiotics. Withholding antibiotics rarely leads to complications.
Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity (IPG432)
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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This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute sinusitis. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute sinusitis is usually caused by a virus, lasts for about 2 to 3 weeks, and most people get better without antibiotics. Withholding antibiotics rarely leads to complications.
Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (IPG357)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.
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