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as laser treatments for eye problems or deep brain stimulation for chronic pain - are effective and safe enough for use in the NHS....
Radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve for chronic low back pain
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Image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy of benign breast lesions (IPG156)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy for benign breast lesions. This involves inserting a needle with a suction device through a small opening in the breast to remove non-cancerous lumps.
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used outside of its product licence (off-label use) for treating neuropathic pain, migraine, depression and dementia. If valproate is...
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on CaRi-Heart for predicting cardiac risk in suspected coronary artery disease....
Open femoro–acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome (IPG403)
Evidence-based recommendations on open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.
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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Versajet II hydrosurgery system
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .
This quality standard covers preventing, assessing and managing pressure ulcers (bed sores) in adults, young people and children. It includes risk assessment and support to prevent pressure ulcers. It applies to all settings, including hospitals, care homes (with and without nursing care) and people’s own homes.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Pressure ulcer risk assessment in hospitals and care homes with nursing
- Quality statement 2: Pressure ulcer risk assessment by community nursing services
- Quality statement 3: Pressure ulcer risk reassessment
- Quality statement 4: Skin assessment
- Quality statement 5: Advice on repositioning
- Quality statement 6: Help with repositioning
- Quality statement 7: Information on preventing pressure ulcers
Acutely ill adults in hospital: recognising and responding to deterioration (CG50)
This guideline covers how patients in hospital should be monitored to identify those whose health may become worse suddenly and the care they should receive. It aims to reduce the risk of patients needing to stay longer in hospital, not recovering fully or dying. It doesn’t specifically cover the care of children, patients in critical care areas or those in the final stages of a terminal illness.
Polycystic ovary syndrome: metformin in women not planning pregnancy (ESUOM6)
Summary of the evidence on metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women not planning pregnancy to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.
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Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease: recognition, diagnosis and management (NG240)
This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce death and disability by helping healthcare professionals recognise meningitis and treat it quickly and effectively.
Evidence-based recommendations on retrograde uretral sphincterometry. This involves passing fluid through a small, cone-shaped device placed into the urethra to display the pressure needed to open the urethra sphincter.
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Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management (CG142)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services, and the experience of care, for people with autism.