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  1. Cerebral palsy in under 25s: assessment and management (NG62)

    This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people from birth up to their 25th birthday. It aims to make sure they get the care and treatment they need for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy, so that they can be as active and independent as possible.

  2. Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica (IPG556)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.

  3. Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing (NG109)

    This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for lower urinary tract infection (also called cystitis) in children, young people and adults who do not have a catheter. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

  4. Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain (MIB238)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain .

  5. Diagnosis and referral of inflammatory arthritis

    inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine, causing stiffness and pain in the lower back and hips. Improving the...

  6. Insertion of an annular disc implant at lumbar discectomy (IPG506)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of an annular disc implant at lumbar discectomy. This involves inserting an implant to close the hole that is left in a torn disc after any bulging material has been removed during surgery.

  7. Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management (NG123)

    This guideline covers assessing and managing urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women aged 18 and over. It also covers complications associated with mesh surgery for these conditions.

  8. Recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin: assessment and diagnosis (CG95)

    This guideline covers assessing and diagnosing recent chest pain in people aged 18 and over and managing symptoms while a diagnosis is being made. It aims to improve outcomes by providing advice on tests (ECG, high-sensitivity troponin tests, multislice CT angiography, functional testing) that support healthcare professionals to make a speedy and accurate diagnosis.

  9. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people: diagnosis and management (NG1)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people (under 18s). It aims to raise awareness of symptoms that need investigating and treating, and to reassure parents and carers that regurgitation is common in infants under 1 year.

  10. Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (IPG357)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

  11. Radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve for chronic low back pain

    Register an interest in this interventional procedure   ...

  12. Endoscopic laser foraminoplasty (IPG31)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic laser foraminoplasty. This involves inserting a laser to remove portions of the disc that have protruded and are narrowing the foramen.

  13. Pneumonia in adults: diagnosis and management (CG191)

    This guideline was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers diagnosing and managing pneumonia in adults who do not have COVID-19. It aims to improve accurate assessment and diagnosis of pneumonia to help guide antibiotic prescribing and ensure that people receive the right treatment.

  14. Percutaneous interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica (IPG555)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.

  15. Multiple sclerosis in adults: management (NG220)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis by promoting prompt and effective symptom management and relapse treatment, and comprehensive reviews.