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Intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening (IPG718)
Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter leg.
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Evidence-based recommendations on amivantamab (Rybrevant) for treating EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy in adults.
Electrohydraulic lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones (IPG698)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrohydraulic lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stone with soundwaves.
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Sarilumab for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA485)
Evidence-based recommendations on sarilumab (Kevzara) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina (IPG712)
Evidence-based recommendations on coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina in adults. This involves putting a device into the coronary sinus to narrow it with the aim of improving the flow of oxygenated blood throughout the heart muscle.
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Diabetes in pregnancy: management from preconception to the postnatal period (NG3)
This guideline covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning pregnancy or are already pregnant. It aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.
Laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids with power morcellation (IPG703)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids with power morcellation in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.
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Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urogenital atrophy. This involves using a laser in the vagina to increase its strength and elasticity, to improve symptoms of urogenital atrophy.
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Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic exclusion of the left atrial appendage in atrial fibrillation (with or without other cardiac surgery) for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves inserting a camera and instruments through small cuts in the chest and closing the left atrial appendage.
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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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Image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for primary and secondary liver tumours (IPG788)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for primary and secondary liver tumours. This involves heating up liver tissue to destroy tumours.
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Pembrolizumab for adjuvant treatment of resected stage 2B or 2C melanoma (TA837)
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for the adjuvant treatment of resected stage 2B and 2C melanoma in people 12 years and over.
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided high-intensity transcutaneous focused ultrasound for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves focusing high-intensity ultrasound energy at the fibroids through the skin of the abdomen.
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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing atopic eczema in children under 12. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS44
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Assessment at diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Stepped approach to management
- Quality statement 3: Psychological wellbeing and quality of life
- Quality statement 4: Provision of emollients
- Quality statement 5: Referral for specialist dermatological advice
- Quality statement 6: Specialist allergy investigation
- Quality statement 7: Treatment of eczema herpeticum
Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.
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