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  1. Vinflunine for the treatment of advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract (TA272)

    Evidence-based recommendations on vinflunine (Javlor) for treating advanced transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract in adults.

  2. Ipilimumab for previously treated advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma (TA268)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ipilimumab (Yervoy) for previously treated advanced melanoma in adults.

  3. NICE consults on drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Today (Thursday 29 November), NICE opens a public consultation on its preliminary recommendations on the NHS use of the drug, pirfenidone (known commercially as Esbriet). The draft guidance assesses whether it should be recommended for use in people who have the lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

  4. Mannitol dry powder for inhalation for treating cystic fibrosis (TA266)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mannitol dry powder for inhalation (Bronchitol) for treating cystic fibrosis (CF)

  5. Depth of anaesthesia monitors – Bispectral Index (BIS), E-Entropy and Narcotrend-Compact M (DG6)

    Evidence-based recommendations on 3 electroencephalography (EEG)-based depth of anaesthesia monitors for assessing a patient’s response to anaesthetic drugs during surgery. The monitors are Bispectral Index (BIS), E-Entrophy and Narcotrend-Compact M

  6. Methods for the development of NICE public health guidance (third edition) (PMG4)

    Methods for the development of NICE public health guidance (third edition)

  7. Bevacizumab in combination with capecitabine for the first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer (TA263)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with capecitabine, for treating metastatic breast cancer in adults.

  8. Rivaroxaban for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and prevention of recurrent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (TA261)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for treating deep vein thrombosis and preventing a pulmonary embolism or another deep vein thrombosis in adults.

  9. Lapatinib or trastuzumab in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the first-line treatment of metastatic hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that overexpresses HER2 (TA257)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lapatinib (Tyverb) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) for treating metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that overexpresses HER2 in adults.

  10. Erlotinib for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-TK mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (TA258)

    Evidence-based recommendations on erlotinib (Tarceva) for treating EGFR-TK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

  11. 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.

  12. Fingolimod for the treatment of highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (TA254)

    Evidence-based recommendations on fingolimod (Gilenya) for highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

  13. Tocilizumab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (TA247)

    Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

  14. Apixaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee replacement in adults (TA245)

    Evidence-based recommendations on apixaban (Eliquis) for preventing venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee replacement in adults.

  15. Bevacizumab and cetuximab for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (TA118)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin) and cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating metastatic colorectal cancer in adults.

  16. Tocilizumab for the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (TA238)

    Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra), for treating systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in people aged 2 and over.

  17. 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.

  18. Service user experience in adult mental health: improving the experience of care for people using adult NHS mental health services (CG136)

    This guideline covers the components of a good experience of service use. It aims to make sure that all adults using NHS mental health services have the best possible experience of care.

  19. Mifamurtide for the treatment of osteosarcoma (TA235)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mifamurtide (Mepact) for treating osteosarcoma in people aged 2 to 30 years.

  20. Ticagrelor for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (TA236)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.

  21. Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for the treatment of macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (TA229)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for treating macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion in adults.

  22. Erlotinib monotherapy for maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (TA227)

    Evidence-based recommendations on erlotinib (Tarceva) for the maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

  23. Golimumab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis after the failure of previous disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (TA225)

    Evidence-based recommendations on golimumab (Simponi) for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

  24. 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.

  25. Cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for the treatment of intermittent claudication in people with peripheral arterial disease (TA223)

    Evidence-based recommendations on cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for treating intermittent claudication in adults with peripheral arterial disease.

  26. Golimumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (TA220)

    Evidence-based recommendations on golimumab (Simponi) for treating psoriatic arthritis in adults.

  27. Laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery (IPG385)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery. This involves changing the shape of the cornea, so that light rays are more precisely directed onto the retina.

  28. Azacitidine for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia and acute myeloid leukaemia (TA218)

    Evidence-based recommendations on azacitidine (Vidaza) for treating myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia and acute myeloid leukaemia in adults.

  29. Percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices (IPG380)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside diseased blood vessels.

  30. Bevacizumab in combination with a taxane for the first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer (TA214)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with a taxane, for treating metastatic breast cancer in adults.

  31. Bendamustine for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA216)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bendamustine for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.

  32. Prucalopride for the treatment of chronic constipation in women (TA211)

    Evidence-based recommendations on prucalopride (Resolor) for treating chronic constipation in women.

  33. Bevacizumab in combination with oxaliplatin and either fluorouracil plus folinic acid or capecitabine for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (TA212)

    Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with other drugs, for treating metastatic colorectal cancer in adults.

  34. Sedation in under 19s: using sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (CG112)

    This guideline covers the assessment, preparation, training and monitoring needed when using sedation in people aged under 19. It aims to help healthcare professionals decide when sedation is the most clinically and cost effective option for reducing pain and anxiety during operations for children and young people.

  35. Trastuzumab for the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer (TA208)

    Evidence-based recommendations on trastuzumab (Herceptin) for treating HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer in adults.

  36. Imatinib for the treatment of unresectable and/or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumours (TA209)

    Evidence-based recommendations on imatinib for treating unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.

  37. Denosumab for the prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women (TA204)

    Evidence-based recommendations on denosumab (Prolia) for preventing osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women.

  38. Adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab, rituximab and abatacept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis after the failure of a TNF inhibitor (TA195)

    Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), infliximab (Remicade), rituximab (MabThera) and abatacept (Orencia). These drugs are for adults with severe rheumatoid arthritis who have tried other disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) but cannot tolerate them or they haven’t worked well enough.

  39. Percutaneous mitral valve annuloplasty (IPG352)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mitral valve annuloplasty. This involves inserting a catheter into a large vein in the groin or neck and passing through to the heart. A device is placed into a large vein that sits next to the mitral valve to constrict the valve, with the aim of making it close properly.

  40. Capecitabine for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer (TA191)

    Evidence-based recommendations on capecitabine for treating advanced gastric cancer in adults.

  41. Gefitinib for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (TA192)

    Evidence-based recommendations on gefitinib (Iressa) for untreated locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

  42. Rituximab for the treatment of relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA193)

    Evidence-based recommendations on rituximab for treating relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.

  43. Cardiovascular disease prevention (PH25)

    This guideline covers the main risk factors linked with cardiovascular disease: poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. It aims to reduce the high incidence of cardiovascular disease. This, in turn, will help prevent other major causes of death and illness, such as type 2 diabetes and many cancers.

  44. 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.

  45. Topotecan for the treatment of relapsed small-cell lung cancer (TA184)

    Evidence-based recommendations on topotecan for treating relapsed small-cell cancer in adults.

  46. Topotecan for the treatment of recurrent and stage IVB cervical cancer (TA183)

    Evidence-based recommendations on topotecan for treating recurrent and stage IVB cervical cancer in adults.

  47. Depression in adults with a chronic physical health problem: recognition and management (CG91)

    This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over who also have a chronic physical health problem such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes. It aims to improve the care of people with a long-term physical health problem, which can cause or exacerbate depression. This has the potential to increase their quality of life and life expectancy.

  48. Guidance on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (TA59)

    Evidence-based recommendations on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treating catatonia, prolonged or severe manic episodes or schizophrenia in adults.

  49. Sunitinib for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (TA179)

    Evidence-based recommendations on sunitinib (Sutent) for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.