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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 cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis. This involves surgically removing visible cancer and bathing the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy fluid to reach any remaining cancer cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.
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Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab–relatlimab (Opdualag) for untreated advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma in people 12 years and over.
Hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids (IPG704)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.
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Evidence-based recommendations on Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (modified continent ileostomy) to restore continence after colon and rectum removal in adults. This involves using the ileum to create a pouch on the inside of the abdominal wall to collect waste.
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Preventing recurrent hypomagnesaemia: oral magnesium glycerophosphate (ESUOM4)
Summary of the evidence on oral magnesium glycerophosphate for preventing recurrent hypomagnesaemia to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing, and treating community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia, including bacterial pneumonia secondary to COVID-19, in babies over 1 month (corrected gestational age), children, young people and adults. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Aflibercept solution for injection for treating wet age‑related macular degeneration (TA294)
Evidence-based recommendations on aflibercept solution for injection (Eylea) for treating wet age-related macular degeneration in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.
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Implanted vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression (IPG679)
Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.
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Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain (IPG739)
Evidence-based recommendations on neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain in adults. This involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin of the upper buttock or lower back, which the person can use to manage their pain.
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Endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (IPG725)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This involves using an anchoring device to hold a stent in place to prevent leaks in an aneurysm repair.
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Evidence-based recommendations on subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites in adults. This involves inserting a pump under the skin to move excess fluid from the abdomen to the bladder, where it is passed in the urine.
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