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Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management (CG71)
This guideline covers identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a specific type of high cholesterol that runs in the family, in children, young people and adults. It aims to help identify people at increased risk of coronary heart disease as a result of having FH.
Cerliponase alfa for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (HST34)
Evidence-based recommendations on cerliponase alfa (Brineura) for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 in children.
Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults. This involves using the paste to fill the fistula to seal it. The aim is to encourage healing.
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Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19 (TA878)
Evidence-based recommendations on nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir (Paxlovid) and tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating COVID-19.
Transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids (HTG572)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves inserting a device through the cervix into the womb to destroy the fibroid using radiofrequency energy.
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VA ECMO for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adults (HTG762)
Evidence-based recommendations on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adults. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.
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Type 2 diabetes prevention: population and community-level interventions (PH35)
This guideline covers preventing type 2 diabetes in adult populations and communities who are at high risk. It aims to promote a healthy diet and physical activity at community and population level, and recommends how to tailor services for people in ethnic communities and other groups who are particularly at risk of type 2 diabetes.
Vitamin D: supplement use in specific population groups (PH56)
This guideline covers vitamin D supplement use. It aims to prevent vitamin D deficiency among specific population groups including infants and children aged under 4, pregnant and breastfeeding women, particularly teenagers and young women, people over 65, people who have low or no exposure to the sun and people with dark skin.
Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis (HTG497)
Evidence-based recommendations on platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves taking plasma from a small amount of the person’s own blood and injecting it into the knee.
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Peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain (HTG309)
Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
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Evidence-based recommendations on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treatment-resistant essential tremor in adults. This involves applying ultrasound to a specific area on 1 side of the brain (thalamus).
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Percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak (HTG666)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.
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This guideline covers care and treatment for people with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to prevent or delay the progression, and reduce the risk of complications and cardiovascular disease. It also covers managing anaemia and hyperphosphataemia associated with CKD.
This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by reducing symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety, sleep problems and difficulties with concentration. Recommendations also aim to raise awareness of the condition and improve coordination of care.