Latest research recommendations
The following research recommendations were published in NICE guidance during the last three months.
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Further research on prostate artery embolisation for benign prostatic hyperplasiain the form of randomised trials or cohort studies (for example,
29/04/2013
NICE encourages further research into percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) for refractory neuropathic pain, particularly to provide
02/04/2013
Sequencing and combining of phosphate binders in adults:- For adults with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis,
02/04/2013
Phosphate binders in children Which binders are most effective in controlling serum phosphate in children with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
02/04/2013
Effectiveness and safety of magnesium carbonate in adults:- In adults with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis,
02/04/2013
Effectiveness and safety of aluminium hydroxide in adults:- In adults with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis,
02/04/2013
Phosphate binders in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 or 5:- Which binders are most effective in controlling serum phosphate in
02/04/2013
Classroom-based interventions for conduct disorders:- What is the efficacy of classroom-based interventions for conduct disorders?
02/04/2013
Combining treatment for mental health problems in parents with treatment for conduct disorders in their children:- What is the efficacy of
02/04/2013
Maintaining the benefits of treatment and preventing relapse after successful treatment for conduct disorder:- What is the effectiveness of interventions
02/04/2013
Improving uptake of and engagement with interventions for conduct disorders:- What strategies are effective in improving uptake of and engagement
02/04/2013
Parent training programmes for children aged 12 years and over with a conduct disorder:- What is the effectiveness of parent training programmes for
02/04/2013
There is a need for additional research on the management of bleeds that occur while people are receiving apixaban, rivaroxaban or dabigatranâ?¦
27/02/2013
NICE recommends that further research directly comparing the clinical and cost effectiveness of ranibizumab and bevacizumab in people with diabetic
27/02/2013
Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation for treating primary liver cancer is inadequate in quantity and quality.
27/02/2013
Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation for treating liver metastases is inadequate in quantity and quality.
27/02/2013
Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation for treating renal cancer is inadequate in quantity and quality.
27/02/2013
Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation for treating primary lung cancer and metastases in the lung is inadequate
27/02/2013
Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer is inadequate in quantity and quality.
27/02/2013
The effectiveness of pulsatile gonadotrophin-releasing hormone in women with clomifene citrate-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome is uncertain and
27/02/2013
People who are concerned about their fertility should be informed that the effectiveness of complementary therapies for fertility problems has not
27/02/2013
Long-term effects of IVF with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection in children:- What are the long-term (over 20 years) effects of IVF with
27/02/2013
Long-term safety of ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction for women:- Is there an association between ovulation induction or ovarian stimulation
27/02/2013
Adjuvant luteal phase support treatments in IVF:- Further research is needed to assess the efficacy of adjuvant luteal phase support treatments
27/02/2013
Embryo selection for single embryo transfer:- Further research is needed to improve embryo selection to facilitate single embryo transfers.
27/02/2013
Expectant management before IVF:- What is the optimum period of expectant management for women of different age groups before invasive treatment
27/02/2013
Research on second-line treatments for transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract is needed. It noted that the vinflunine studies were the
31/01/2013
What is the most effective management strategy for preventing the development of excessive weight gain and metabolic syndrome associated with the use
31/01/2013
What is the clinical effectiveness of clozapine for children and young people with schizophrenia with symptoms unresponsive to antipsychoticâ?¦
31/01/2013
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of psychological intervention alone, compared with antipsychotic medication and compared withâ?¦
31/01/2013
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness for family intervention combined with individual CBT in the treatment of children and young people considered
31/01/2013
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of children and young people considered to be at high risk ofâ?¦
31/01/2013
What are the long-term outcomes, both psychotic and nonpsychotic, for children and young people with attenuated or transient psychotic symptomsâ?¦
31/01/2013
Further research to resolve uncertainties about the cost effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for the treatment of chronic
31/01/2013
Further research and publication of observational data would be useful. Publications should describe details of patient selection, particularly in
31/01/2013
NICE encourages further research comparing autologous blood injections (with or without techniques to produce platelet-rich plasma) against established
31/01/2013
NICE encourages further research comparing autologous blood injection (with or without techniques to produce platelet-rich plasma) against established
31/01/2013
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