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Early and metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer: subcutaneous trastuzumab (ESNM13)
Summary of the evidence on subcutaneous trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (also known as MIRPE or the Nuss procedure) (IPG310)
Evidence-based recommendations on placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure). This involves placing one or two steel (pectus) bars under the breastbone with the aim of raising it and correcting the abnormal shape.
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identification and/or achievement of patient wishes such as preferred place of death Source guidance details Comes from guidance...
Setmelanotide for treating obesity and hyperphagia in Bardet-Biedl syndrome (HST31)
Evidence-based recommendations on setmelanotide (Imcivree) for treating obesity and hyperphagia in Bardet-Biedl syndrome in people 6 years and over, only if they are between 6 and 17 years when treatment starts.
However, EUS carries a small but significant risk of patient harms, including death. There is insufficient evidence available to...
This guideline covers using colonoscopy to check for signs of bowel cancer in people aged 18 and over with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (types of inflammatory bowel disease) or adenomas (also known as polyps). It aims to prevent cancer and prolong life by offering advice on identifying early bowel cancer in adults most at risk.
This guideline covers support for adults (aged 18 and over) who provide unpaid care for anyone aged 16 or over with health or social care needs. It aims to improve the lives of carers by helping health and social care practitioners identify people who are caring for someone and give them the right information and support. It covers carers’ assessments, practical, emotional and social support and training, and support for carers providing end of life care.
PLGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia (DG49)
Evidence-based recommendations on placental growth factor (PLGF)-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia. The tests are: DELFIA Xpress PLGF 1 2 3, DELFIA Xpress sFlt 1/PLGF 1 2 3 ratio, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt 1/PLGF ratio, Triage PLGF Test
Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis (TA460)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) for treating non-infectious uveitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on apalutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating high-risk hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer in adults.
Summary of the evidence on rituximab (MabThera) for treating skin involvement in systemic sclerosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias (IPG626)
Evidence-based recommendations on leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias in adults. This involves inserting a device into the heart that helps it beat at a normal rate.
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Percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism (IPG778)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.
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particularly important given that sepsis is a common direct cause of maternal death. There is currently limited evidence that serial...
This guideline covers behaviours such as diet and physical activity to help children (after weaning), young people and adults maintain a healthy weight or help prevent excess weight gain. The aim is to prevent a range of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and improve mental wellbeing.