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  1. Varicose veins in the legs (QS67)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing varicose veins in the legs of adults (aged 18 and over). It includes referral for specialist assessment and treatment options. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  2. Radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (HTG24)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

  3. Ranibizumab for treating diabetic macular oedema (TA274)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating diabetic macular oedema in adults.

  4. Menopause: identification and management (NG23)

    This guideline covers identifying and managing menopause, including in people with premature ovarian insufficiency. It aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to people experiencing menopause.

  5. Laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones (HTG584)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stones using laser light.

  6. Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for treating diabetic macular oedema (TA824)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for treating visual impairment caused by diabetic macular oedema in adults.

  7. Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management (NG196)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It includes guidance on providing the best care and treatment for people with atrial fibrillation, including assessing and managing risks of stroke and bleeding.

  8. MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy Interventional procedures guidance

    Recommendation ID IPG671/1 Question MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy...

  9. Photodynamic therapy for advanced bronchial carcinoma (HTG54)

    Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for advanced bronchial carcinoma. This involves giving the patient something that makes them sensitive to light, then using special equipment to shine light onto the cancer to activate the substance and destroy some of the cancer.

  10. Percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris (HTG193)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves inserting a catheter into major vessels of the groin, which is advanced to the heart, to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.

  11. Transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy (HTG337)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy. This involves using a laser to cut out the tumour and a small amount of the healthy flesh around it.

  12. GreenLight XPS for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (HTG650)

    Evidence-based recommendations on GreenLight XPS for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

  13. Transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HTG522)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a laser inserted into the bladder to destroy the cancer cells.