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  1. Venous thromboembolism in over 16s: reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (NG89)

    This guideline covers assessing and reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE or blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in people aged 16 and over in hospital. It aims to help healthcare professionals identify people most at risk and describes interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of VTE.

  2. Thyroid disease: assessment and management (NG145)

    This guideline covers investigating all suspected thyroid disease and managing primary thyroid disease (related to the thyroid rather than the pituitary gland). It does not cover managing thyroid cancer or thyroid disease in pregnancy. It aims to improve quality of life by making recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, long-term care and support.

  3. Ravulizumab for treating paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (TA698)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ravulizumab (Ultomiris) for treating paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria in adults.

  4. Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management (NG106)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic heart failure in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment to increase the length and quality of life for people with heart failure.

  5. Certolizumab pegol for treating rheumatoid arthritis after inadequate response to a TNF-alpha inhibitor (TA415)

    Evidence-based recommendations on certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) for treating severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have had a tumour necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor.

  6. Postnatal care (QS37)

    This quality standard covers routine postnatal care in the first 8 weeks after birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  7. Suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people: recognition, diagnosis and early management (NG255)

    This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people. 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.

  8. Open prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (IPG668)

    Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.

  9. Psoriasis: assessment and management (CG153)

    This guideline covers assessing and managing psoriasis in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve long-term disease control and quality of life for people with psoriasis.

  10. Uterine artery embolisation for fibroids (IPG367)

    Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for fibroids. This involves injecting small particles into the blood vessels that take blood to the uterus, via the groin.

  11. Guidance on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (TA59)

    Evidence-based recommendations on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treating catatonia, prolonged or severe manic episodes or schizophrenia in adults.

  12. 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.

  13. Septostomy with or without amnioreduction for the treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (IPG199)

    Evidence-based recommendations on septostomy with or without amnioreduction for treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. This involves creating a small hole in the membrane between the babies to allow the amniotic fluid to move from one baby to the other, so both babies have a more equal amount of amniotic fluid.

  14. Urinary tract infection (lower). Patient decision aid on cystitis: taking an antibiotic

    the skin, blood, lungs or liver. Some antibiotics are best avoided in pregnancy. Speak to your healthcare professional if you are...