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  1. Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG661)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.

  2. Cerliponase alfa for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (HST12)

    Evidence-based recommendations on cerliponase alfa (Brineura) for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 in children.

  3. Emergency and acute medical care in over 16s: service delivery and organisation (NG94)

    This guideline covers organising and delivering emergency and acute medical care for people aged over 16 in the community and in hospital. It aims to reduce the need for hospital admissions by giving advanced training to paramedics and providing community alternatives to hospital care. It also promotes good-quality care in hospital and joint working between health and social services.

  4. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management (NG128)

    This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). It offers the best clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in the 48 hours after onset of symptoms.

  5. Antipyretics: The GDG recommends that studies are conducted in primary care and secondary care to determine whether examination or re-examination after a dose of antipyretic medication is of benefit in differentiating children with serious illness from those with other conditions.

    determine whether examination or re-examination after a dose of antipyretic medication is of benefit in differentiating children with...

  6. Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG654)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

  7. Bipolar, schizophrenia and other psychoses: care planning (IND143)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses who have a comprehensive care plan documented in the record, in the preceding 12 months, agreed between individuals, their family and/or carers as applicable. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM108

  8. Asthma: MART (higher risk patients) (IND316)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with asthma on the register aged 12 years or over with a risk factor for poor outcomes who are prescribed maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes

  9. Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system (NG66)

    This guideline covers assessing, diagnosing and managing mental health problems in adults (aged 18 and over) who are in contact with the criminal justice system. It aims to improve mental health and wellbeing in this population by establishing principles for assessment and management, and promoting more coordinated care planning and service organisation across the criminal justice system.

  10. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (HTG349)

    Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. This involves inserting instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to remove part or all of the gland.

  11. Further research should describe patient selection and clearly define the target area of the brain. Outcomes should include reduction in seizure frequency and improvement in the epilepsy seizure outcome scale, quality of life, reduction in concomitant medication and hospital admissions.

    epilepsy seizure outcome scale, quality of life, reduction in concomitant medication and hospital admissions. Any explanatory notes(if...

  12. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine (HTG643)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.

  13. Atrial fibrillation: DOACs and Vitamin K antagonists (IND247)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation and a last recorded CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 or more who are currently prescribed a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) if eligible, or a vitamin K antagonist if not eligible for a DOAC or a DOAC is declined, clinically unsuitable or not indicated. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM231

  14. Teduglutide for treating short bowel syndrome (TA804)

    Evidence-based recommendations on teduglutide (Resvestive) for treating short bowel syndrome in people 1 year and above.

  15. Type 2 diabetes: insulin degludec (ESNM25)

    Summary of the evidence on insulin degludec for treating type 2 diabetes to inform local NHS planning and decision-making