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  1. Debridement:- What is the effect of enzymatic debridement of non-viable tissue compared with sharp debridement on the rate of healing of pressure ulcers in adults?

    of dead tissue is vital as its presence can delay healing and encourage infection. Although autolytic debridement via natural processes...

  2. Long‑term consequences of planning birth in different settings: What are the long‑term consequences for women and babies of planning birth in different settings?

    long‑term physical morbidity, pain after birth, readmission to hospital, infection, psychological morbidity (for example, postnatal...

  3. Signs and symptoms that predict neutropenic sepsis in the community:- A prospective study should be carried out to determine which signs and symptoms experienced by patients in the community predict neutropenic sepsis and the outcomes of these episodes.

    Referral criteria that are too narrow will delay the emergency treatment of infection and may lead to death, increased need for...

  4. Placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (also known as MIRPE or the Nuss procedure) (IPG310)

    Evidence-based recommendations on placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure). This involves placing one or two steel (pectus) bars under the breastbone with the aim of raising it and correcting the abnormal shape.

  5. Endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms (IPG390)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms. This involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm.

  6. Type 2 diabetes in adults (QS209)

    This quality standard covers prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults (aged 18 and over) and care and treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  7. Biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer (IPG752)

    Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

  8. What overall osmolality (or concentration of calcium and glucose/dextrose) in parenteral nutrition can determine whether to administer centrally or peripherally?

    stopped working and needs to be removed, or there are concerns about line infection). The committee did not define how long parenteral...

  9. Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolitholapaxy medium (MIP-M) for removing kidney stones (MIB138)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolitholapaxy medium (MIP-M) for removing kidney stones .

  10. Magseed for locating impalpable breast cancer lesions (MIB236)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Magseed for locating impalpable breast cancer lesions .

  11. VAAFT for treating anal fistulae (MIB102)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .

  12. Ozanimod for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA828)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ozanimod (Zeposia) for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults when conventional or biological treatments cannot be tolerated or are not working well enough.

  13. Recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin: assessment and diagnosis (CG95)

    This guideline covers assessing and diagnosing recent chest pain in people aged 18 and over and managing symptoms while a diagnosis is being made. It aims to improve outcomes by providing advice on tests (ECG, high-sensitivity troponin tests, multislice CT angiography, functional testing) that support healthcare professionals to make a speedy and accurate diagnosis.