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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This quality standard covers identifying and managing atrial fibrillation (including paroxysmal, persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter) in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Anticoagulation to reduce stroke risk
- Quality statement 2: Use of aspirin
- Quality statement 3: Discussing options for anticoagulation
- Quality statement 4: Anticoagulation control
- Quality statement 5: Referral for specialised management
- Quality statement 6 (developmental): Self-monitoring of anticoagulation
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Anaphylaxis: assessment and referral after emergency treatment (CG134)
This guideline covers assessment and referral for anaphylaxis. It aims to improve the quality of care for people with suspected anaphylaxis by detailing the assessments that are needed and recommending referral to specialist allergy services.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) and secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults who have had trastuzumab and a taxane.
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), etanercept (Enbrel), golimumab (Simponi) and infliximab (Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra). These drugs are for people with active ankylosing spondylitis or non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis .
controlled trials compared withstandard care, which should report details of patient selection. Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...
Evidence-based recommendations on risdiplam (Evrysdi) for 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in people of all ages.
Tolvaptan for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (TA358)
Evidence-based recommendations on tolvaptan (Jinarc) for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in adults.
important to patients? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) There is a lack of information on the long-term impact of cholecystectomy on...
Pegylated liposomal irinotecan for treating pancreatic cancer after gemcitabine (TA440)
Evidence-based recommendations on pegylated liposomal irinotecan (Onivyde) for treating pancreatic cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ceritinib (Zykadia) for treating advanced anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults who have had crizotinib.
This guideline covers assessing and managing chronic hepatitis B in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve care for people with hepatitis B by specifying which tests and treatments to use for people of different ages and with different disease severities.
decision support systems to reduce the suboptimal use of medicines and improve patient outcomes from medicines, compared with usual...
Bendamustine for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TA216)
Evidence-based recommendations on bendamustine for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.
Pertuzumab for the neoadjuvant treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer (TA424)
Evidence-based recommendations on pertuzumab (Perjeta) for treating HER2-positive breast cancer that is locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage with a high risk of recurrence, in adults.
This quality standard covers recognising, diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease in babies, children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Cetuximab for treating recurrent or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (TA473)
Evidence-based recommendations on cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating recurrent or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck in adults.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in adults. It aims to improve the speed at which people are diagnosed and treated to prevent loss of sight.
Evidence-based recommendations on palbociclib (Ibrance) as initial endocrine-based therapy for hormone-receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic (secondary) breast cancer in adults.
This guideline covers helping adults and young people over 16 who are dependent on opioids to stop using drugs. It aims to reduce illicit drug use and improve people’s physical and mental health, relationships and employment.
Adalimumab for treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (TA392)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) for treating active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adults whose disease has not responded to conventional systemic therapy.
Ticagrelor for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (TA236)
Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on afatinib (Giotrif) for treating EGFR-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Tofacitinib for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA480)
Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
This guideline covers how to increase uptake of the free flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes ways to increase awareness and how to use all opportunities in primary and secondary care to identify people who should be encouraged to have the vaccination.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing atopic eczema in children under 12. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS44
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- Quality statement 1: Assessment at diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Stepped approach to management
- Quality statement 3: Psychological wellbeing and quality of life
- Quality statement 4: Provision of emollients
- Quality statement 5: Referral for specialist dermatological advice
- Quality statement 6: Specialist allergy investigation
- Quality statement 7: Treatment of eczema herpeticum
This quality standard covers preventing bacterial infection in newborn babies, treating pregnant women and pregnant people whose babies are at risk of infection, and treating newborn babies with suspected or confirmed bacterial infection. It includes when to give antibiotics to prevent and treat neonatal bacterial infection and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. This includes early-onset (within 72 hours of birth) and late-onset (between 72 hours and 28 days following birth) neonatal infection.
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Sections for QS75
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- Quality statement 1: Intrapartum antibiotics
- Quality statement 2: Assessment for early-onset neonatal infection
- Quality statement 3: Prompt antibiotic treatment for neonatal infection
- Quality statement 4: Reassessing antibiotic treatment for neonatal infection
- Quality statement 5: Information and support for parents and carers
- Update information
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secondary to CKD, does treatment with vitamin D or vitamin D analogues improve patient-related outcomes? Any explanatory notes(if...
Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi). This drug is for adults with disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms caused by primary myelofibrosis (also known as chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis), post polycythaemia vera myelofibrosis or post essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis, only if they have intermediate-2 or high-risk disease.
This quality standard covers preventing and controlling infection in adults, young people and children receiving healthcare in primary, community and secondary care settings. It includes preventing healthcare-associated infections that develop because of treatment or from being in a healthcare setting. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS61
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- Quality statement 1: Antimicrobial stewardship
- Quality statement 2: Organisational responsibility
- Quality statement 3: Hand decontamination
- Quality statement 4: Urinary catheters
- Quality statement 5: Vascular access devices
- Quality statement 6: Educating people about infection prevention and control
- Update information
affect the nursing staff requirement at ward level in the UK? - Patient factors - Patients' nursing needs (sometimes...
Baricitinib for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA466)
Evidence-based recommendations on baricitinib (Olumiant) for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites should report details of patient selection, the frequency of pump-related...
effective at reducing the suboptimal use of medicines and medicines-related patient safety incidents, compared with usual care or other...
Evidence-based recommendations on denosumab (XGEVA) for the prevention of skeletal-related events in adults with bone metastases from solid tumours.
Evidence-based recommendations on ribociclib (Kisqali) as initial endocrine-based therapy for hormone-receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic (secondary) breast cancer in adults.
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Dimethyl fumarate for treating relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis (TA320)
Evidence-based recommendations on dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.
Ipilimumab for previously untreated advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma (TA319)
Evidence-based recommendations on ipilimumab (Yervoy) for previously untreated advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma in adults.
Edoxaban for treating and for preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (TA354)
Evidence-based recommendations on edoxaban (Lixiana) for treating deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adults and preventing them happening again.
Evidence-based recommendations on migalastat (Galafold) for treating Fabry disease in people over 16.
Nalmefene for reducing alcohol consumption in people with alcohol dependence (TA325)
Evidence-based recommendations on nalmefene (Selincro) for reducing alcohol consumption in adults with alcohol dependence.
gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or symptoms suggestive of GORD, what patient characteristics, risk factors and predictors...
This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people. It includes recommendations on recognition and early assessment, initial treatment, escalating care, finding and controlling the source of infection, early monitoring, information and support, and training and education.
Panobinostat for treating multiple myeloma after at least 2 previous treatments (TA380)
Evidence-based recommendations on panobinostat (Farydak) for treating multiple myeloma after at least 2 previous treatments.
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Vedolizumab for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA342)
Evidence-based recommendations on vedolizumab (Entyvio) for treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on blinatumomab (Blincyto) for treating Philadelphia-chromosome-negative precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with gemcitabine and carboplatin, for treating platinum-sensitive advanced ovarian cancer in adults.