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This guideline covers some aspects of assessing and managing hearing loss in primary, community and secondary care. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with hearing loss by advising healthcare staff on assessing hearing difficulties, managing earwax and referring people for audiological or specialist assessment and management.
Volanesorsen for treating familial chylomicronaemia syndrome (HST13)
Evidence-based recommendations on volanesorsen (Waylivra) for treating familial chylomicronaemia syndrome in adults.
Radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton's) neuroma (HTG394)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.
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This resource is intended to demonstrate how our guidance can be used in the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment process.
Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management (CG170)
This guideline covers children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (across the full range of intellectual ability) from birth until their 19th birthday. It covers the different ways that health and social care professionals can provide support, treatment and help for children and young people with autism, and their families and carers, from the early years through to their transition into young adult life.
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain (HTG436)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.
This guideline covers preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. It aims to reduce variation in practice, including antibiotic prescribing for diabetic foot infections.
Evidence-based recommendations on cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for treating intermittent claudication in adults with peripheral arterial disease.
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This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.
Total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint (HTG352)
Evidence-based recommendations on total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint. This involves replacing the joint with an artificial one.
Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (CG109)
This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.
Tolvaptan for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (TA358)
Evidence-based recommendations on tolvaptan (Jinarc) for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in adults.
This guideline covers assessment of people aged 16 and over with symptoms and signs of acute respiratory infection (bacterial or viral) at first remote or in-person contact with NHS services. It also covers the initial management of any infections. It aims to support healthcare practitioners in making sure that people’s treatment follows the best care pathway. It forms part of a suite of work on virtual wards being undertaken by NICE.
Total hip replacement and resurfacing arthroplasty for end-stage arthritis of the hip (TA304)
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial hips and hip resurfacing for treating end-stage arthritis of the hip in adults.
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Suspected sepsis in under 16s: recognition, diagnosis and early management (NG254)
This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis in under 16s (not pregnant or recently pregnant). It includes recommendations on recognition and early assessment, initial treatment, escalating care, finding and controlling the source of infection, early monitoring, information and support, and training and education.