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  1. Extracorporeal photopheresis for Crohn's disease (IPG288)

    Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal photopheresis for Crohn's disease. This involves collecting blood from the person, separating the white blood cells from the whole blood, treating with ultraviolet light and re-infusing into the person. The aim is to produce a generalised immune response against the cells that cause the inflammation.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Nintedanib for previously treated locally advanced, metastatic, or locally recurrent non‑small‑cell lung cancer (TA347)

    Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Vargatef) for treating locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

  5. Self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence (IPG685)

    Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants that expand and press together, forming a ring that creates an artificial sphincter.

  6. Infliximab for acute exacerbations of ulcerative colitis (TA163)

    Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) for treating acute exacerbations of severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.

  7. 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.

  8. Percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak (IPG755)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.

  9. Axitinib for treating advanced renal cell carcinoma after failure of prior systemic treatment (TA333)

    Evidence-based recommendations on axitinib (Inlyta) for previously treated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.

  10. Mitochondrial disorders in children: Co-enzyme Q10 (ES11)

    Summary of the evidence on co-enzyme Q10 for mitochondrial disorders in children to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

  11. Further data collection and research are recommended to understand how SeHCAT (tauroselcholic [75 selenium] acid) test results affect clinical decision making.

    SeHCAT (tauroselcholic [75 selenium] acid) for diagnosing bile acid diarrhoea Number DG44 Date issued November 2021 Other details

  12. Antimicrobial prescribing: delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia (ES37)

    Summary of the evidence on delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia in adults

  13. Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults (NG215)

    This guideline covers general principles for prescribing and managing withdrawal from opioids, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids, Z-drugs and antidepressants in primary and secondary care.

  14. 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.

  15. Antimicrobial stewardship (QS121)

    This quality standard covers the effective use of antimicrobial medicines (including antibiotics) to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which is when antimicrobial medicines lose their effectiveness. It covers all settings and all types of antimicrobials for treating bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.