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  1. Lyme disease (QS186)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing Lyme disease in people of all ages. It also includes raising public awareness about prevention. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  2. Further research into arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty of the knee should clearly document patient selection and the types of chondral defects being treated. More evidence on long-term outcomes would be useful.

    arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty of the knee should clearly document patient selection and the types of chondral defects being...

  3. 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.

  4. Mifamurtide for the treatment of osteosarcoma (TA235)

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

  5. Dementia (QS184)

    This quality standard covers preventing dementia, and assessment, management and health and social care support for people with dementia. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  6. Gout: diagnosis and management (NG219)

    This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of gout. It includes recommendations on diagnosing gout, managing flares, long-term management of gout and referral to specialist services.

  7. Enzalutamide for metastatic hormone‑relapsed prostate cancer previously treated with a docetaxel‑containing regimen (TA316)

    Evidence-based recommendations on enzalutamide (Xtandi) for treating metastatic hormone-relapsed prostate cancer in adults who have had treatment with docetaxel-containing chemotherapy.

  8. Flu vaccination: increasing uptake (QS190)

    This quality standard covers increasing the uptake of flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  9. 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.

  10. Inflammatory bowel disease (QS81)

    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.

  11. Certolizumab pegol and secukinumab for treating active psoriatic arthritis after inadequate response to DMARDs (TA445)

    Evidence-based recommendations on certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) and secukinumab (Cosentyx) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

  12. In patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer suitable for radical treatment, does the use of biomarkers enable patients to select more effective treatment, and improve their outcomes, compared with treatment selected without biomarkers?

    Question In patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer suitable for radical treatment, does the use of biomarkers enable...

  13. Trastuzumab emtansine for treating HER2-positive advanced breast cancer after trastuzumab and a taxane (TA458)

    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.

  14. Atrial fibrillation (QS93)

    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.

  15. 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.

  16. TNF-alpha inhibitors for treating active ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (TA383)

    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 .

  17. Risdiplam for treating spinal muscular atrophy (TA755)

    Evidence-based recommendations on risdiplam (Evrysdi) for 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in people of all ages.

  18. Tolvaptan for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (TA358)

    Evidence-based recommendations on tolvaptan (Jinarc) for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in adults.

  19. Pegylated liposomal irinotecan for treating pancreatic cancer after gemcitabine (TA440)

    Evidence-based recommendations on pegylated liposomal irinotecan (Onivyde) for treating pancreatic cancer in adults.

  20. Ceritinib for previously treated anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive non-small-cell lung cancer (TA395)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ceritinib (Zykadia) for treating advanced anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults who have had crizotinib.

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

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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Palbociclib with an aromatase inhibitor for previously untreated, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (TA495)

    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.

  25. Hepatitis B (chronic): diagnosis and management (CG165)

    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.

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

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

  27. 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.

  28. Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease (QS19)

    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.

  29. Afatinib for treating epidermal growth factor receptor mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (TA310)

    Evidence-based recommendations on afatinib (Giotrif) for treating EGFR-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

  30. Tofacitinib for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA480)

    Evidence-based recommendations on tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

  31. Age-related macular degeneration (NG82)

    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.

  32. Drug misuse in over 16s: opioid detoxification (CG52)

    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.

  33. Ruxolitinib for treating disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms in adults with myelofibrosis (TA386)

    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.

  34. Flu vaccination: increasing uptake (NG103)

    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.

  35. Baricitinib for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (TA466)

    Evidence-based recommendations on baricitinib (Olumiant) for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

  36. Atopic eczema in under 12s (QS44)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing atopic eczema in children under 12. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  37. Dimethyl fumarate for treating relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis (TA320)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.

  38. Ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor for previously untreated, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (TA496)

    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.

  39. 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.

  40. Denosumab for the prevention of skeletal-related events in adults with bone metastases from solid tumours (TA265)

    Evidence-based recommendations on denosumab (XGEVA) for the prevention of skeletal-related events in adults with bone metastases from solid tumours.

  41. 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.

  42. What is the improvement in the cost-effectiveness metrics for statin therapy in reducing CVD that can be obtained when using a complete individual patient-based outcomes meta-analysis data set compared with using published outcomes data?

    therapy in reducing CVD that can be obtained when using a complete individual patient-based outcomes meta-analysis data set compared...

  43. Neonatal infection (QS75)

    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.

  44. Migalastat for treating Fabry disease (HST4)

    Evidence-based recommendations on migalastat (Galafold) for treating Fabry disease in people over 16.

  45. Infection prevention and control (QS61)

    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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.