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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb (HTG339)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. This involves dividing appropriate parts of the sympathetic chain beside the vertebral column to reduce sweating.
Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of fresh fractures at high risk of non-healing in adults. This involves using an ultrasound probe on the skin at the site of the fracture.
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This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis in over 16s. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (QS71)
This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and referring people (aged 16 and over) who have had a transient loss of consciousness (often called a blackout). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS71
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Initial assessment – recording the event, clinical history and physical examination
- Quality statement 2: Initial assessment – 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Quality statement 3: Urgent specialist cardiovascular assessment within 24 hours of the initial assessment
- Quality statement 4: Initial assessment – unnecessary use of electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Quality statement 5: Driving advice
- Quality statement 6: Specialist cardiovascular investigation – ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Update information
Charging procedure for NICE technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies evaluations
Integrated health and social care for people experiencing homelessness (NG214)
This guideline covers providing integrated health and social care services for people experiencing homelessness. It aims to improve access to and engagement with health and social care, and ensure care is coordinated across different services.
Implantation of a duodenal–jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity (HTG323)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity. This involves attaching a sleeve to the upper part of the bowel to slow digestion.
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Summary of the evidence on rituximab (MabThera) for treating skin involvement in systemic sclerosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
This quality standard covers identifying, assessing and managing chronic liver disease in children, young people and adults, and cirrhosis in young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS152
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Advice on physical activity, diet and alcohol
- Quality statement 2 (developmental): Testing for advanced liver fibrosis
- Quality statement 3 (developmental): Non-invasive testing for cirrhosis
- Quality statement 4: Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma
- Quality statement 5: Prophylactic intravenous antibiotics for upper gastrointestinal bleeding
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure in adults. This involves putting a small electronic pressure sensor into the pulmonary artery to measure blood pressure.
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Evidence-based recommendations on normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplant after brainstem death. This technique is used to store a donor heart for longer before being transplanted.
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for treating diabetic macular oedema (TA824)
Evidence-based recommendations on dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for treating visual impairment caused by diabetic macular oedema in adults.
Unintentional injuries in the home: interventions for under 15s (PH30)
This guideline covers home safety assessments, supplying and installing safety equipment and providing education and advice. It aims to prevent unintentional injuries among all children and young people aged under 15 but, in particular, those living in disadvantaged circumstances.
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Sections for PH30
- Overview
- Recommendations
- Public health need and practice
- Considerations
- Recommendations for research
- References
- Appendix A: Membership of the Public Health Interventions Advisory Committee (PHIAC), the NICE project team and external contractors
- Appendix B: Summary of the methods used to develop this guidance
Neutropenic sepsis: prevention and management in people with cancer (CG151)
This guideline covers preventing, identifying and managing neutropenic sepsis in children, young people and adults receiving treatment for cancer in the community and in secondary and tertiary care. It aims to reduce the risk of infection in people with neutropenia (low number of white blood cells) who are receiving anticancer treatment and improve management of neutropenic sepsis.