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  1. Oral health: local authorities and partners (PH55)

    This guideline covers improving oral health by developing and implementing a strategy that meets the needs of people in the local community. It aims to promote and protect people’s oral health by improving their diet and oral hygiene, and by encouraging them to visit the dentist regularly.

  2. Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG142)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for gastro-oesophageal reflux. This involves inserting hydrogel implants into the wall of the oesophagus to narrow the entrance to the stomach and help prevent reflux.

  3. Multiple long-term conditions: medication review (IND207)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with moderate or severe frailty and/or multimorbidity who have received a medication review in the last 12 months which is structured, has considered the use of a recognised tool and taken place as a shared discussion. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM186

  4. Percutaneous cryotherapy for renal cancer (HTG269)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cryotherapy for renal tumours. This involves inserting instruments that apply cold temperatures into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

  5. Osteoporosis (QS149)

    This quality standard covers managing osteoporosis in adults (aged 18 and over), including assessing risk and preventing fragility fractures. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  6. Lower limb deep vein valve reconstruction for chronic deep venous incompetence (HTG141)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lower limb deep vein valve reconstruction for chronic deep venous incompetence. This involves restructuring valves in the deep veins of the legs by various surgical techniques, such as using stitches to repair the valve.

  7. Radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy (HTG343)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy. This involves using radiofrequency energy to close blood vessels that can cause swelling and destroy excess tissue.

  8. Secukinumab for treating active ankylosing spondylitis (TA407)

    Evidence-based recommendations on secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis.

  9. Polycystic ovary syndrome: metformin in women not planning pregnancy (ESUOM6)

    Summary of the evidence on metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women not planning pregnancy to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

  10. CaRi-Heart for predicting cardiac risk in suspected coronary artery disease: early value assessment (HTG663)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on CaRi-Heart for predicting cardiac risk in suspected coronary artery disease.

  11. Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges (NG11)

    This guideline covers interventions and support for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges. It highlights the importance of understanding the cause of behaviour that challenges, and performing thorough assessments so that steps can be taken to help people change their behaviour and improve their quality of life. The guideline also covers support and intervention for family members or carers.

  12. Phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities (HTG231)

    Evidence-based recommendations on phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities. This involves using a laser to remove layers of the cornea in order to produce a smooth, even surface with the aim of improving vision.

  13. Direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant (HTG732)

    Evidence-based recommendations on direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant. This involves inserting a metal implant through the skin and into the centre of the bone of the stump and attaching a prosthetic limb to it.

  14. Laparoscopic laser myomectomy (HTG9)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic laser myomectomy. This involves passing a fine telescope (laparascope) through small cuts in the abdomen and uterus wall, and using a laser to destroy the fibroids.

  15. Needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture (HTG21)

    Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.