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  1. Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (IPG168)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves inserting a catheter into the heart that produces heat to damage the nerves in the area with the abnormal elecritcal impulses.

  2. Photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions) (IPG155)

    Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions). This involves applying (or sometimes injecting) a photosensitising agent and using light to activate it, destroying the tumour cells.

  3. Lower limb deep vein valve reconstruction for chronic deep venous incompetence (IPG219)

    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.

  4. Transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (IPG58)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using a laser to heat and seal up the blood vessels that are causing the problems.

  5. Intralesional photocoagulation of subcutaneous congenital vascular disorders (IPG90)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intralesional photocoagulation of subcutaneous congenital vascular disorders. This involves inserting a laser fibre into the lesion to deliver the light deep within it.

  6. Leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease (IPG126)

    Evidence-based recommendations on leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease. This involves removing a small number of white blood cells from the person’s blood.

  7. Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (NG234)

    This guideline covers recognition, referral, investigation and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). It is also relevant for direct malignant infiltration of the spine and associated cord compression. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment to prevent neurological injury and improve prognosis.

  8. Complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique) (IPG56)

    Evidence-based recommendations on complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique). This involves complete surgical tumour removal with intraoperative heated chemotherapy, and is followed by postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

  9. Caesarean birth (NG192)

    This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.

  10. Cerebral palsy in adults (NG119)

    This guideline covers care and support for adults with cerebral palsy. It aims to improve health and wellbeing, promote access to services and support participation and independent living.

  11. Babies, children and young people's experience of healthcare (NG204)

    This guideline describes good patient experience for babies, children and young people, and makes recommendations on how it can be delivered. It aims to make sure that all babies, children and young people using NHS services have the best possible experience of care. It is recognised that parents and carers play a key role, and where appropriate, we took their views into account when developing the recommendations.

  12. Cryotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer (IPG119)

    Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for treating recurrent prostate cancer. This involves putting special needles or probes into the prostate and using Argon gas to freeze and destroy the cancerous prostate tissue.

  13. Antenatal care (NG201)

    This guideline covers the routine antenatal care that women and their babies should receive. It aims to ensure that pregnant women are offered regular check-ups, information and support.

  14. Digital front door technologies to gather service user information for NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression assessments: early value assessment (HTG756)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital front door technologies to gather service user information for NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression assessments.