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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...
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 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.
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 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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Image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy of benign breast lesions (HTG100)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy for benign breast lesions. This involves inserting a needle with a suction device through a small opening in the breast to remove non-cancerous lumps.
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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.
Free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury (HTG568)
Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve and blood supply from the inner thigh, transferring it to the arm and joining it to the damaged nerve.
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Cardiovascular disease. Patient decision aid on should I take a statin?
the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. A...
Restless legs syndrome: Oxycodone/naloxone prolonged release (ESNM67)
Summary of the evidence on oxycodone/naloxone prolonged release for treating restless leg syndrome (RLS) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).
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Evidence-based recommendations on retrograde uretral sphincterometry. This involves passing fluid through a small, cone-shaped device placed into the urethra to display the pressure needed to open the urethra sphincter.
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XprESS multi sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis (HTG424)
Evidence-based recommendations on the XprESS multi-sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis after medical treatment has failed.
Guidance on the use of riluzole (Rilutek) for the treatment of motor neurone disease (TA20)
Evidence-based recommendations on the use of riluzole (Rilutek) for treating motor neurone disease (MND).
Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.
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