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Is there a potential for dependence associated with pharmacological agents for neuropathic pain?
neuropathic pain? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) There has been some suggestion that some pharmacological agents for neuropathic...
Constipation in children and young people: diagnosis and management (CG99)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing constipation in children and young people up to 18. It provides strategies to support the early identification and timely, effective treatment of constipation which will help improve outcomes for patients. It does not cover constipation caused by a specific condition.
Peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain (IPG451)
Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
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This quality standard covers diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and management of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in adults aged over 18. This quality standard describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It does not cover national initiatives, such as cancer screening or audit.
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- Quality statement 1: Specialist pancreatic cancer multidisciplinary teams
- Quality statement 2: Staging using FDG-PET/CT
- Quality statement 3: Resectional surgery
- Quality statement 4: Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
- Quality statement 5 (placeholder): Effective interventions to address psychological needs
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Stapled haemorrhoidopexy for the treatment of haemorrhoids (TA128)
Evidence-based recommendations on stapled haemorrhoidopexy for treating haemorrhoids in adults.
Question What is the effectiveness of pain management for women who present with chronic pain 3 months after mesh surgery...
Ambulight PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer (MTG6)
Evidence-based recommendations on Ambulight PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Burosumab for treating X-linked hypophosphataemia in children and young people (HST8)
Evidence-based recommendations on burosumab (Crysvita) for X-linked hypophosphataemia in children and young people.
This guideline covers assessing and managing heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). It aims to help healthcare professionals investigate the cause of heavy periods that are affecting a woman’s quality of life and to offer the right treatments, taking into account the woman’s priorities and preferences.
How should the symptomatic treatment of neuropathic pain relate to its cause?
CG173/7 Question How should the symptomatic treatment of neuropathic pain relate to its cause? Any explanatory notes(if applicable)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing bladder cancer in people 18 and above referred from primary care with suspected bladder cancer, and those with newly diagnosed or recurrent bladder (urothelial carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, squamous-cell carcinoma or small-cell carcinoma) or urethral cancer.
Evidence-based recommendations on denosumab (XGEVA) for the prevention of skeletal-related events in adults with bone metastases from solid tumours
chronic primary pain: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of repeat courses of acupuncture or dry needling for managing chronic...
HumiGard for preventing inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (MTG31)
Evidence-based recommendations on HumiGard for preventing inadvertent perioperative hypothermia.
This guideline covers advice on the diagnosis and management of tension-type headache, migraine (including migraine with aura and menstrual-related migraine), cluster headache and medication overuse headache in young people (aged 12 years and older) and adults. It aims to improve the recognition and management of headaches, with more targeted treatment to improve the quality of life for people with headaches, and to reduce unnecessary investigations.