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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lung cancer in adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Somatom Definition Edge CT scanner for imaging coronary artery disease in adults in whom imaging is difficult .
Lung volume reduction surgery for advanced emphysema (IPG114)
Evidence-based recommendations on lung volume reduction surgery for treating advanced emphysema. This involves removing damaged lung tissue using a special stapling device, a laser, or both.
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Axumin for functional imaging of prostate cancer recurrence (MIB172)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Axumin for functional imaging of prostate cancer recurrence .
Pemetrexed for the maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (TA190)
Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed disodium (Alimta) for the maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer.
Thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours (IPG247)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours. This involves operating on the tumour using a flexible camera inserted through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).
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Bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease (IPG732)
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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Evidence-based recommendations on EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing.
Evidence-based recommendations on stent insertion for bleeding oesophageal varices. This involves temporarily inserting a tube-shaped mesh covered in plastic (called a stent) into the oesophagus.
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Radiation dose monitoring software for medical imaging with ionising radiation (MIB127)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on radiation dose monitoring software for medical imaging with ionising radiation .
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing non-small-cell and small-cell lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for patients by ensuring that the most effective tests and treatments are used, and that people have access to suitable palliative care and follow-up.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in adults. It aims to improve the speed at which people are diagnosed and treated to prevent loss of sight.
Interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours (IPG259)
Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.
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Percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris (IPG302)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves inserting a catheter into major vessels of the groin, which is advanced to the heart, to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.
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Pancreatic cancer in adults: diagnosis and management (NG85)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing pancreatic cancer in adults aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care by ensuring quicker and more accurate diagnosis, and by specifying the most effective treatments for people depending on how advanced their cancer is.