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  1. Ezetimibe for treating primary heterozygous-familial and non-familial hypercholesterolaemia (TA385)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ezetimibe (Ezetrol) for treating primary (heterozygous-familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia in adults.

  2. Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management (NG100)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people with rheumatoid arthritis have the right treatment to slow the progression of their condition and control their symptoms. People should also have rapid access to specialist care if their condition suddenly worsens.

  3. Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days (CG98)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and treating jaundice, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, in newborn babies (neonates). It aims to help detect or prevent very high levels of bilirubin, which can be harmful if not treated.

  4. Metastatic malignant disease of unknown primary origin in adults: diagnosis and management (CG104)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing secondary cancer in people aged 18 and over when the site of the primary cancer is unknown. This includes people who have had treatment for cancer before. It aims to improve quality of life by offering advice on tests for identifying the site of the primary cancer and options for managing the person’s condition.

  5. Individual circumstances and the risk of dependence: Do individual circumstances such as social distress, low income or limited access to alternative sources of support lead to an increased risk of problems associated with dependence on prescribed medicines?

    recommendation for research, see the rationale section on making decisions about prescribing and taking a dependence-forming medicine or...

  6. System-level factors and the risk of dependence: Do system-level factors, such as training received by prescribers alter the risk of developing problems associated with dependence on prescribed medicines?

    recommendation for research, see the rationale section on making decisions about prescribing and taking a dependence-forming medicine or...

  7. Hypertension in pregnancy (QS35)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure) and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also covers advice for women with hypertension who may become pregnant and postnatal care for women who have had hypertension or pre-eclampsia. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  8. Faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (IPG485)

    Evidence-based recommendations on faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. This involves introducing enteric bacteria from the faeces of healthy donors to restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut.

  9. Topical antimicrobial dressings for locally infected leg ulcers: late-stage assessment (HTG751)

    Late stage assessment (LSA) guidance on topical antimicrobial dressings for locally infected leg ulcers.

  10. Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (CG109)

    This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.

  11. Emergency and acute medical care in over 16s: service delivery and organisation (NG94)

    This guideline covers organising and delivering emergency and acute medical care for people aged over 16 in the community and in hospital. It aims to reduce the need for hospital admissions by giving advanced training to paramedics and providing community alternatives to hospital care. It also promotes good-quality care in hospital and joint working between health and social services.

  12. Coeliac disease: recognition, assessment and management (NG20)

    This guideline covers the recognition, assessment and management of coeliac disease in children, young people and adults.

  13. Social and emotional wellbeing: early years (PH40)

    This guideline covers supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children under 5 through home visiting, childcare and early education. It aims to optimise care for young children who need extra support because they have or are at risk of social or emotional problems.