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This quality standard covers routine postnatal care in the first 8 weeks after birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Communication between healthcare professionals at transfer of care
- Quality statement 2: Information and advice about babies' feeding
- Quality statement 3: Symptoms and signs of illness in babies
- Quality statement 4: Face-to-face feeding support
- Quality statement 5: Safer practices for bed sharing
- Quality statement 6: GP postnatal check for women
- Quality statement 7: Advice on introducing solid food
This quality standard covers health and social care services for adults, young people and children with autism. It includes assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, and care and support for people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Diagnostic assessment by an autism team
- Quality statement 2: Assessment and diagnosis
- Quality statement 3: Personalised plan
- Quality statement 4: Coordination of care and support
- Quality statement 5: Treating the core features of autism: psychosocial interventions
- Quality statement 6: Treating the core features of autism: medication
- Quality statement 7: Assessing possible triggers for behaviour that challenges
Ponatinib for treating chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (TA451)
Evidence-based recommendations on ponatinib (Iclusig) for treating chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults.
Gemtuzumab ozogamicin for untreated acute myeloid leukaemia (TA545)
Evidence-based recommendations on gemtuzumab oxogamicin (Mylotarg) for untreated acute myeloid leukaemia in people aged 15 years and over.
Talimogene laherparepvec for treating unresectable metastatic melanoma (TA410)
Evidence-based recommendations on talimogene laherparepvec (Imlygic) for treating unresectable metastatic melanoma in adults when systemically administered immunotherapies are not suitable.
report details of patient selection, and short and long-term functional outcomes including lung functional outcomes, quality of life and...
This guideline covers managing colorectal (bowel) cancer in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for adults with colorectal cancer through management of local disease and secondary tumours (metastatic disease).
Evidence-based recommendations on on regorafenib (Stivarga) for previously treated gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.
Pembrolizumab for treating advanced melanoma after disease progression with ipilimumab (TA357)
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for treating advanced melanoma after disease progression with ipilimumab in adults.
Ustekinumab for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA633)
Evidence-based recommendations on ustekinumab (Stelara) for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.
only be used in the context of research. Research should clearly define patient selection and be designed to provide outcome data based...
This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing chronic heart failure in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. Statements cover adults with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and adults with chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, unless otherwise stated.
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- Quality statement 1: N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide measurement
- Quality statement 2: Specialist assessment
- Quality statement 3: Medication for newly diagnosed and pre-existing chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Quality statement 4: Review after changes in medication
- Quality statement 5: Review of people with chronic heart failure
- Quality statement 6: Cardiac rehabilitation
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Etelcalcetide for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism (TA448)
Evidence-based recommendations on etelcalcetide (Parsabiv) for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults with chronic kidney disease on haemodialysis.
Mexiletine for treating the symptoms of myotonia in non-dystrophic myotonic disorders (TA748)
Evidence-based recommendations on mexiletine (Namuscla) for treating the symptoms of myotonia in adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders.
publication of further evidence. Research studies should include details of patient selection, complications and long-term results. Any...
This quality standard covers preventing, assessing and managing pressure ulcers (bed sores) in adults, young people and children. It includes risk assessment and support to prevent pressure ulcers. It applies to all settings, including hospitals, care homes (with and without nursing care) and people’s own homes.
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- Quality statement 1: Pressure ulcer risk assessment in hospitals and care homes with nursing
- Quality statement 2: Pressure ulcer risk assessment by community nursing services
- Quality statement 3: Pressure ulcer risk reassessment
- Quality statement 4: Skin assessment
- Quality statement 5: Advice on repositioning
- Quality statement 6: Help with repositioning
- Quality statement 7: Information on preventing pressure ulcers
This quality standard covers recognising, assessing and treating mental health problems in women planning, during or after pregnancy (up to a year after childbirth). It also covers the organisation of mental health services for women during and after pregnancy. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Valproate
- Quality statement 2: Pre-conception information
- Quality statement 3: Information for pregnant women
- Quality statement 4: Asking about mental health and wellbeing
- Quality statement 5: Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Quality statement 6: Psychological interventions
- Quality statement 7 (developmental): Specialist multidisciplinary perinatal mental health services
that a new model for multiple sclerosis is developed, ideally based on UK patient cohorts, which uses the best available evidence...
Evidence-based recommendations on lenalidomide (Revlimid) for treating multiple myeloma in adults who have had at least 2 prior therapies.
Oesophago-gastric cancer: assessment and management in adults (NG83)
This guideline covers assessing and managing oesophago-gastric cancer in adults, including radical and palliative treatment and nutritional support. It aims to reduce variation in practice through better organisation of care and support, and improve quality of life and survival by giving advice on the most suitable treatments depending on cancer type, stage and location.
Pembrolizumab for treating PD-L1-positive non-small-cell lung cancer after chemotherapy (TA428)
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for treating PD-L1-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults who have had chemotherapy.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Documentation using the structured assessment guide
- Quality statement 2: Advice about carrying personal structured drug information
- Quality statement 3: Referral to specialist drug allergy services
- Quality statement 4: Recording drug allergy status in electronic medical records
- Quality statement 5: Updating information on drug allergy status
- Quality statement 6 (developmental): Prescription information on drug avoidance
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Botulinum toxin type A for the prevention of headaches in adults with chronic migraine (TA260)
Evidence-based recommendations on botulinum toxin type A (Botox) for preventing headaches in adults with chronic migraine.
Ranibizumab for treating choroidal neovascularisation associated with pathological myopia (TA298)
Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating choroidal neovascularisation associated with pathological myopia in adults.
Rituximab for the first-line maintenance treatment of follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (TA226)
Evidence-based recommendations on rituximab (MabThera) for the maintenance treatment of follicular non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on nusinersen (Spinraza) for treating spinal muscular atrophy in children and adults.
(ECMO) for acute heart failure. This should include clear documentation of patient selection and indications for the use of ECMO....
Nintedanib for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (TA379)
Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Ofev) for adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Diroximel fumarate for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (TA794)
Evidence-based recommendations on diroximel fumarate (Vumerity) for active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on cabozantinib (Cometriq) for treating medullary thyroid cancer in adults.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing glaucoma in people aged 18 and over. It includes recommendations on testing and referral (case-finding) for chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension and on effective diagnosis, treatment and reassessment to stop these conditions progressing.
Evidence-based recommendations on golimumab (Simponi) for treating psoriatic arthritis in adults.
Fulvestrant for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (TA239)
Evidence-based recommendations on fulvestrant (Faslodex), for treating locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults.
Fludarabine monotherapy for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA119)
Evidence-based recommendations on fludarabine monotherapy for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.
Benralizumab for treating severe eosinophilic asthma (TA565)
Evidence-based recommendations on benralizumab (Fasenra) for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on eribulin (Halaven) for locally advanced or metastatic (secondary) breast cancer in adults who have had 2 or more courses of chemotherapy.
back pain. Further research should include details of patient selection, the duration of patients' symptoms, and a precise...
Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.
Human growth hormone (somatropin) for the treatment of growth failure in children (TA188)
Evidence-based recommendations on human growth hormone (somatropin; Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, NutropinAq, Omnitrope, Saizen, Zomacton) for treating growth failure in children.
Barrett's oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma: monitoring and management (NG231)
This guideline covers monitoring, treatment and follow-up for people aged 18 and over with Barrett’s oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma. It includes advice on endoscopic and non-endoscopic techniques. It aims to improve outcomes by ensuring the most effective investigations and treatments are used.
Evidence-based recommendations on myocardial perfusion scintigraphy for diagnosing and managing angina and myocardial infarction in adults.
Ustekinumab for moderately to severely active Crohn's disease after previous treatment (TA456)
Evidence-based recommendations on ustekinumab (Stelara) for previously treated moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on alteplase (Actilyse) for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults.
Azacitidine for treating acute myeloid leukaemia with more than 30% bone marrow blasts (TA399)
Evidence-based recommendations on azacitidine (Vidaza) for treating acute myeloid leukaemia with more than 30% bone marrow blasts.
This quality standard covers parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) for babies born preterm, up to 28 days after their due birth date, and babies born at term, up to 28 days after their birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Topotecan for the treatment of relapsed small-cell lung cancer (TA184)
Evidence-based recommendations on topotecan for treating relapsed small-cell cancer in adults.
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delayed-union and non-union fractures. Further research should include details of patient selection, fracture site, and risk factors and...
Rituximab for the first-line treatment of stage III-IV follicular lymphoma (TA243)
Evidence-based recommendations on rituximab for the first-line treatment of stage III–IV follicular lymphoma.
Evidence-based recommendations on atezolizumab (Tecentriq) with nab-paclitaxel for triple-negative, unresectable, PD-L1-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults who have not had chemotherapy for metastatic disease.
Evidence-based recommendations on ustekinumab (Stelara) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults.
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