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Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system (NG66)
This guideline covers assessing, diagnosing and managing mental health problems in adults (aged 18 and over) who are in contact with the criminal justice system. It aims to improve mental health and wellbeing in this population by establishing principles for assessment and management, and promoting more coordinated care planning and service organisation across the criminal justice system.
Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing (NG158)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing venous thromboembolic diseases in adults. It aims to support rapid diagnosis and effective treatment for people who develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). It also covers testing for conditions that can make a DVT or PE more likely, such as thrombophilia (a blood clotting disorder) and cancer. It does not cover pregnant women.
Trabeculectomy with a biodegradable collagen matrix implant for glaucoma (IPG750)
Evidence-based recommendations on trabeculectomy with a biodegradable collagen matrix implant for glaucoma. This involves cutting a small flap in the white of the eye and putting a patch over the flap to help healing and prevent scarring. Fluid slowly drains out of the flap and the patch dissolves over time. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye and slow or stop damage to sight.
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cerclage for cervical incompetence to prevent late miscarriage or preterm birth. This involves placing a stitch around the upper part of the cervix to keep it closed.
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Endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG55)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser atherectomy as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty (with or without stenting) for peripheral arterial disease. This involves using a baloon to widen the artery at the site of the blockage.
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Evidence-based recommendations on radiation therapy for early Dupuytren’s contractures in adults. This involves directing low energy X-rays at the affected tissue.
Pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis (IPG681)
Evidence-based recommendations on pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis in adults. This involves spraying the inside of the peritoneal cavity with chemotherapy.
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Repetitive short-pulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma (IPG692)
Evidence-based recommendations on short-pulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma. This involves using repeated short pulses of laser energy to destroy some of the cells in the eye that produce fluid.
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Aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium (IPG604)
Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium. This involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a new valve made from chemically treated cow pericardium.
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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary facial blushing (IPG480)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary facial blushing. This involves cutting off nerve signals to stop the blushing.
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Ranibizumab and pegaptanib for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (TA155)
Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) and pegaptanib (Macugen) for treating wet age-related macular degeneration in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on rimegepant (Vydura) for preventing migraine in adults.
What is the most clinically and cost-effective treatment for diverticular disease?
knowledge to make recommendations on diet and lifestyle advice and how to manage pain and cramping. Bulk-forming laxatives are effective...