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Older people with social care needs and multiple long-term conditions (NG22)
This guideline covers planning and delivering social care and support for older people who have multiple long-term conditions. It promotes an integrated and person-centred approach to delivering effective health and social care services.
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.
Nivolumab with ipilimumab for untreated unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (TA818)
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) with ipilimumab (Yervoy) for untreated unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma in adults.
Pomalidomide for multiple myeloma previously treated with lenalidomide and bortezomib (TA427)
Evidence-based recommendations on pomalidomide (Imnovid) for multiple myeloma previously treated with lenalidomide and bortezomib in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with carboplatin and paclitaxel for adults with untreated metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer.
Depression in children and young people: identification and management (NG134)
This guideline covers identifying and managing depression in children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. Based on the stepped-care model, it aims to improve recognition and assessment and promote effective treatments for mild and moderate to severe depression.
Capecitabine for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer (TA191)
Evidence-based recommendations on capecitabine for treating advanced gastric cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on tucatinib (TUKYSA) for HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults after 2 or more anti-HER2 treatment therapies.
policy was accelerated to deliver appropriate care to patients at the end of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK during Spring...
Evidence-based recommendations on lapatinib (Tyverb) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) for treating metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that overexpresses HER2 in adults.
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.
This guideline covers assessing and managing suspected or confirmed cirrhosis in people who are 16 years or older. It aims to improve how cirrhosis is identified and diagnosed, and gives advice on the monitoring, prevention and early management of complications.
Evidence-based recommendations on Ixazomib (Ninlaro) with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with other drugs, for treating metastatic colorectal cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on abiraterone (Zytiga) for castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer in adults who have had previous treatment with a docetaxel-containing regimen.
Evidence-based recommendations on midostaurin (Rydapt) for untreated FLT3-mutation-positive acute myeloid leukaemia in adults.
Larotrectinib for treating NTRK fusion-positive solid tumours (TA630)
Evidence-based recommendations on larotrectinib (Vitrakvi) for treating neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion-positive solid tumours in adults and children.
Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Vargatef) for treating locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Relugolix for treating hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (TA995)
Evidence-based recommendations on relugolix (Orgovyx) for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on encorafenib (Braftovi) plus cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic colorectal cancer in adults who have had previous systemic treatment.
This guideline covers referral and assessment for intermediate care and how to deliver the service. Intermediate care is a multidisciplinary service that helps people to be as independent as possible. It provides support and rehabilitation to people at risk of hospital admission or who have been in hospital. It aims to ensure people transfer from hospital to the community in a timely way and to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospitals and residential care.
This guideline covers managing hip fracture in adults. It aims to improve care from the time people aged 18 and over are admitted to hospital through to when they return to the community. Recommendations emphasise the importance of early surgery and coordinating care through a multidisciplinary Hip Fracture Programme to help people recover faster and regain their mobility.
Evidence-based recommendations on risdiplam (Evrysdi) for 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in people of all ages.
Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy (TA337)
Evidence-based recommendations on rifaximin (Targaxan) for preventing episodes of hepatic encephalopathy in adults.
Baricitinib for treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (TA681)
Evidence-based recommendations on baricitinib for treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults.
Brentuximab vedotin in combination for untreated systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (TA641)
Evidence-based recommendations on brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone for untreated systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma in adults.
Berotralstat for preventing recurrent attacks of hereditary angioedema (TA738)
Evidence-based recommendations on berotralstat (Orladeyo) for preventing recurrent attacks of hereditary angioedema in people 12 years and older.
Pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma not previously treated with ipilimumab (TA366)
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for treating advanced melanoma in adults who have not had ipilimumab.
Evidence-based recommendations on isatuximab (Sarclisa) with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for treating relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma in adults.
This quality standard covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) with suspected or confirmed pneumonia. It includes diagnosing and managing community-acquired pneumonia. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS110
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Mortality risk assessment in primary care using CRB65 score
- Quality statement 2: Antibiotic therapy for diagnosed low-severity community-acquired pneumonia
- Quality statement 3: Chest X-ray and diagnosis within 4 hours of hospital presentation
- Quality statement 4: Mortality risk assessment in hospital using CURB65 score
- Quality statement 5: Antibiotic therapy within 4 hours in hospital
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- About this quality standard
Evidence-based recommendations on brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) for treating relapsed or refractory systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma in adults.
Lanadelumab for preventing recurrent attacks of hereditary angioedema (TA606)
Evidence-based recommendations on lanadelumab (Takhzyro) for preventing recurrent attacks of hereditary angioedema in people aged 12 and over.
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab with ipilimumab for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer with high microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on lumasiran (Oxlumo) for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 in people of all ages.
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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Sections for QS177
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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
- About this quality standard
Evidence-based recommendations on axitinib (Inlyta) for previously treated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.
This guideline covers interventions to maintain and improve the mental wellbeing and independence of people aged 65 or older and how to identify those most at risk of a decline.
Ticagrelor for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (TA236)
Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management in hospital and long-term care (CG103)
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people aged 18 and over in hospital and in long-term residential care or a nursing home. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing delirium in these settings and preventing onset. It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications.
Nivolumab for treating advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma (TA384)
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) for treating advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma 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.
Venetoclax with obinutuzumab for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA663)
Evidence-based recommendations on venetoclax (Venclyxto) with obinutuzumab for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on osimertinib (Tagrisso) for adjuvant treatment of EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults after complete tumour resection.
Dacomitinib for untreated EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (TA595)
Evidence-based recommendations on dacomitinib (Vizimpro) for untreated locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on pixantrone (Pixuvri) for treating relapsed or refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma in adults.
Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (NG234)
This guideline covers recognition, referral, investigation and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). It is also relevant for direct malignant infiltration of the spine and associated cord compression. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment to prevent neurological injury and improve prognosis.
This guideline covers the assessment and management of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.
NICE priority methodological research areas.
This quality standard covers providing and organising cancer services for babies, children and young people (from birth to 24 years, although the upper age limit may vary). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS55
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Multidisciplinary teams for young people
- Quality statement 2: Access to clinical trials
- Quality statement 3: Electronic prescribing of chemotherapy
- Quality statement 4: Psychological and social support
- Quality statement 5: Neuro-rehabilitation
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up and monitoring of late effects
- Quality statement 7: Fertility support
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