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Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management (CG142)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services, and the experience of care, for people with autism.
Brigatinib for treating ALK-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer after crizotinib (TA571)
Evidence-based recommendations on brigatinib (Alunbrig) for treating anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults who have already had crizotinib.
Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.
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Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Ofev) for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults when forced vital capacity is above 80% predicted.
Evidence-based recommendations on implant insertion for prominent ears in children, young people and adults. This involves inserting small curved implants under the skin of each ear.
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Evidence-based recommendations on 12 standard quality house dust mite sublingual lyophilisate (SQ-HDM SLIT; Acarizax) for treating allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma caused by house dust mites.
Filgotinib for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA792)
Evidence-based recommendations on filgotinib (Jyseleca) for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults when conventional or biological treatment cannot be tolerated, or the disease has responded inadequately or lost response to treatment.
Tofacitinib for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (TA735)
Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis (HTG626)
Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.
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Low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer (HTG763)
Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer. This involves inserting an X-ray tube through the anus into the rectum. The tube is placed in contact with the tumour and releases a low dose of X-ray radiation (brachytherapy) directly to it.
Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.
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Evidence-based recommendations on ranibizumab (Lucentis) for treating diabetic macular oedema in adults.
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Evidence-based recommendations on electrically stimulated intravesical therapy for interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder in adults. This involves putting medicine into the bladder, then sending a small electrical current to the bladder to increase the medicine's absorption.
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This guideline covers long-acting reversible contraception. It aims to increase the use of long-action reversible contraception by improving the information given to women about their contraceptive choices.
Evidence-based recommendations on bortezomib (Velcade) for treating multiple myeloma before chemotherapy and stem cell transplant in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on microinvasive subconjunctival insertion of a trans-scleral gelatin stent for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves putting a tiny gelatin tube (stent) under the skin at the base of the eye to create a new drainage channel for excess fluid.
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Mannitol dry powder for inhalation for treating cystic fibrosis (TA266)
Evidence-based recommendations on mannitol dry powder for inhalation (Bronchitol) for treating cystic fibrosis in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab with ipilimumab for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer with high microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency 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 reslizumab (Cinqaero) for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ixekizumab (Taltz) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in adults.
Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community (NG67)
This guideline covers medicines support for adults (aged 18 and over) who are receiving social care in the community. It aims to ensure that people who receive social care are supported to take and look after their medicines effectively and safely at home. It gives advice on assessing if people need help with managing their medicines, who should provide medicines support and how health and social care staff should work together.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve for ADHD (HTG653)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve for ADHD. This involves a single-use electrode patch stuck to the forehead, which sends small electrical pulses through the skin during sleep.
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YAG laser vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreous floaters (HTG644)
Evidence-based recommendations on YAG laser vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreous floaters. This involves a special type of laser (YAG) firing short pulses of energy into the floaters, to break them up (vitreolysis) and reduce sight disturbances.
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Laparoscopic mesh pectopexy for apical prolapse of the uterus or vagina (HTG464)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mesh pectopexy for apical prolapse of the uterus or vagina. This involves inserting mesh to hold the uterus or the top of the vagina in place.
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Drug-eluting stents for treating coronary artery disease: late-stage assessment (HTG747)
Late-stage assessment (LSA) guidance on drug-eluting stents for treating coronary artery disease.
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Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education (NG223)
This guideline covers ways to support social, emotional and mental wellbeing in children and young people in primary and secondary education (key stages 1 to 5), and people 25 years and under with special educational needs or disability in further education colleges. It aims to promote good social, emotional and psychological health to protect children and young people against behavioural and health problems.
Omalizumab for previously treated chronic spontaneous urticaria (TA339)
Evidence-based recommendations on omalizumab (Xolair) for treating severe chronic spontaneous urticaria in people of 12 and over.
Artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for end-stage osteoarthritis (HTG67)
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for treating end-stage osteoarthritis. This involves replacing the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb with an artificial joint.
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Evidence-based recommendations on romosozumab (EVENITY) for severe osteoporosis in people after menopause who are at high risk of fracture.
Minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer (HTG565)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer. This involves removing the uterus, cervix, upper vagina and some lymph nodes.
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This quality standard covers prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults (aged 18 and over) and care and treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Preventing type 2 diabetes
- Quality statement 2: Structured education programme
- Quality statement 3: Continuous glucose monitoring for adults on multiple daily insulin injections who cannot self-monitor using capillary blood glucose monitoring
- Quality statement 4: Continuous glucose monitoring for adults who use insulin and need help monitoring their blood glucose
- Quality statement 5: Treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor
- Quality statement 6: 9 key care processes
- Quality statement 7: Assessing the risk of diabetic foot problems on admission to hospital
Evidence-based recommendations on axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) for treating relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after first-line chemoimmunotherapy.
Evidence-based recommendations on inducing and maintaining normothermia using temperature modulation devices after stroke or subarachnoid haemorrhage in adults. This involves cooling the body using pads placed on the skin or tubes put into the body.
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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.
This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.
Evidence-based recommendations on apixaban (Eliquis) for treating and preventing recurrent deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in adults.
Pembrolizumab for untreated PD-L1-positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (TA531)
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for untreated PD-L1-positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
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FibroScan for assessing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis outside secondary and specialist care (HTG682)
Evidence-based recommendations on FibroScan for assessing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis outside secondary and specialist care.
Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence (NG225)
This guideline covers assessment, management and preventing recurrence for children, young people and adults who have self-harmed. It includes those with a mental health problem, neurodevelopmental disorder or learning disability and applies to all sectors that work with people who have self-harmed.
Pirfenidone for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (TA504)
Evidence-based recommendations on pirfenidone (Esbriet) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults.
Transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain (HTG491)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain in adults. This involves delivering focused ultrasound to a small part of the brain (in the thalamus) responsible for transmitting pain signals to destroy it.
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Evidence-based recommendations on vismodegib (Erivedge) for treating basal cell carcinoma in adults.
Arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee (HTG340)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee. This involves using a radiofrequency probe to heat and smooth any defects and rough edges in the cartilage.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations (HTG555)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations. This involves stimulating the brain with pulses of electromagnetic energy.
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Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG654)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.
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This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the prevention of sight loss. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Referral – chronic open angle glaucoma and related conditions
- Quality statement 2: Referral for cataract surgery
- Quality statement 3: Treatment – late age-related macular degeneration (wet active)
- Quality statement 4: Monitoring late age-related macular degeneration (wet active)
- Quality statement 5: Reassessment – chronic open angle glaucoma or related conditions
- Quality statement 6: Certificate of vision impairment
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Thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia (HTG156)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia. This involves attaching the aorta to the sternum with sutures, using special instruments through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).
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Evidence-based recommendations on pegunigalsidase alfa (Elfabrio) for Fabry disease (also known as alpha-galactosidase deficiency) in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on aripiprazole for treating moderate to severe manic episodes in young people with bipolar I disorder.