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Balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures (IPG166)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures. This involves inflating baloon-like devices placed into the collapsed vertebra until it reaches normal height, after which they are removed and replaced with a special cement.
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. This involves relieving low back pain by delivering heat energy to the damaged disc.
This quality standard covers reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people aged 16 and over who are in hospital. It also covers diagnosing and treating VTE in all people aged 18 and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Timing of pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
- Quality statement 2: Venous thromboembolism risk assessment for people with lower limb immobilisation
- Quality statement 3: Proximal leg vein ultrasound scan for a 'likely' deep vein thrombosis Wells score
- Quality statement 4: Venous thromboembolism anticoagulation review
- Quality statement 5: Follow-up for outpatients with low-risk pulmonary embolism
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This quality standard covers assessing and managing trauma (complex fractures, non-complex fractures, major trauma and spinal injury) in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation (IPG563)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the tissue causing atrial fibrillation using laser energy.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on IQoro for stroke-related dysphagia .
Solriamfetol for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (TA758)
Evidence-based recommendations on solriamfetol (Sunosi) for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy in adults.
Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (NG234)
This guideline covers recognition, referral, investigation and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). It is also relevant for direct malignant infiltration of the spine and associated cord compression. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment to prevent neurological injury and improve prognosis.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Mobi-C for cervical disc replacement
Summary of the evidence on infliximab for treating refractory extrapulmonary sarcoidosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ReStore Soft Exo-Suit for gait rehabilitation .
Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing (NG158)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing venous thromboembolic diseases in adults. It aims to support rapid diagnosis and effective treatment for people who develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). It also covers testing for conditions that can make a DVT or PE more likely, such as thrombophilia (a blood clotting disorder) and cancer.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the S-Cath System for suprapubic catheterisations
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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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