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Ekso exoskeleton for rehabilitation in people with neurological weakness or paralysis (MIB93)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Ekso exoskeleton for rehabilitation in people with neurological weakness or paralysis .
Evidence-based recommendations on givosiran (Givlaari) for treating acute hepatic porphyria in adults and young people aged 12 and over.
Narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in adults: pitolisant (ES8)
Summary on the evidence on pitolisant for treating narcolepsy with or without cataplexy to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery (IPG255)
Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery. This involves placing electrodes near the vocal cords to alert the surgeon when a surgical instrument comes close to either of the laryngeal nerves.
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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.
Free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury (IPG687)
Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve and blood supply from the inner thigh, transferring it to the arm and joining it to the damaged nerve.
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Evidence-based recommendations on collagen injection for vocal cord augmentation. This involves injecting collagen into the affected vocal cord(s).
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Nerve transfer to partially restore upper limb function in tetraplegia (IPG610)
Evidence-based recommendations on nerve transfer to partially restore upper limb function in people with tetraplegia. This involves connecting an undamaged, functioning, but non-essential nerve near the injury to the damaged essential nerve.
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Fetoscopic prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (IPG667)
Evidence-based recommendations on fetoscopic prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves keyhole surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.
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Andexanet alfa for reversing anticoagulation from apixaban or rivaroxaban (TA697)
Evidence-based recommendations on andexanet alfa (Ondexxya) for reversing anticoagulation form apixaban or rivaroxaban in adults with life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.
Open prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (IPG668)
Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.
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Direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation (IPG146)
Evidence-based recommendations on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation. This involves using screws to fix the bones together to treat atlantoaxial fusion in the neck.
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Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve transfer in brachial plexus injury. This involves finding the phrenic nerve, cutting it and joining it to the damaged nerve in the brachial plexus.
Nursing Times 2019 Awards and won 'Best Event' in the national End PJ Paralysis Awards. Some areas of future focus are defining the...
Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management (NG128)
This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). It offers the best clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in the 48 hours after onset of symptoms.