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Photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer (HTG128)
Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.
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Path Finder for freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease (MIB170)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Path Finder for freezing of gait in people with Parkinson’s disease .
Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic endometrial ablation. This involves using a light-sensitive chemical and laser to destroy the endometrium.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Aquablation robotic therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia .
Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG226)
This guideline covers the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis. It aims to improve management of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for people with osteoarthritis.
Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.
Laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction (HTG176)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see inside the body (keyhole surgery).
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using a light-activated drug (called a photosensitising agent) with a laser to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.
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SimpliCT laser-guided needle placement in interventional radiology (MIB98)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on SimpliCT laser-guided needle placement in interventional radiology .
Balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus (HTG560)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy abnormal cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for brain tumours. This involves giving the patient a drug that makes the tissue sensitive to light and then activating it with a laser light source to destroy the tumour cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for glaucoma in adults. This involves using high-intensity ultrasound to destroy a small amount of the tissue that makes fluid in the eye.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on moorLDLS-BI for burn depth assessment .
Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins. This involves injecting medical glue (cyanoacrylate) into a vein to close it with the aim of improving symptoms.
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules (HTG416)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for treating benign thyroid nodules in adults. This involves using heat energy to destroy tissue in the nodules.