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Recommendation ID NG85/4 Question Pain management:- A randomised trial should be undertaken comparing early endoscopic ultrasound-guided
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) whose pain or stiffness control is not adequate? Any...
Image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions (HTG198)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.
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Evidence-based recommendations on tonsillectomy using laser. This involves using a laser to cut and remove tonsils and seal the blood vessels.
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Suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (HTG374)
Evidence-based recommendations on suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. This involves threading a suture through a tunnel made in the bones (tibia and fibula) and tying the ends together to fix the joint.
Evidence-based recommendations on metreleptin (Myalepta) for treating lipodystrophy in children and adults.
Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain
In development Reference number: GID-HTG10168 Expected publication date: TBC
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and destroy some of the inside of the disc and shrink the part that is sticking out.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease (HTG11)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease. This involves using vibrations caused by sound waves to treat the affected tissue.
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Open femoro–acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome (HTG270)
Evidence-based recommendations on open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.
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painful? It will probably be painful when you pass the pregnancy. The amount of pain will differ from woman to woman and will depend on...
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing gallstones in adults. It also includes managing complications of gallstones, such as an inflamed or infected gallbladder (cholecystitis), blocked and infected bile ducts (cholangitis), and an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Acute cholecystitis
- Quality statement 2: Urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography within 72 hours
- Quality statement 3: Emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography within 24 hours
- Quality statement 4: Advice to prevent symptoms
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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing varicose veins in the legs of adults (aged 18 and over). It includes referral for specialist assessment and treatment options. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.
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This guideline covers assigning recall intervals between oral health reviews that are appropriate to the needs of individual patients. The guideline takes account of the effect of dental checks on: people’s wellbeing, general health and preventive habits; caries incidence and avoiding restorations; periodontal health and avoiding tooth loss; and avoiding pain and anxiety. It aims to improve or maintain patients’ quality of life and reduce morbidity associated with oral and dental disease.