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This guideline covers managing colorectal (bowel) cancer in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for adults with colorectal cancer through management of local disease and secondary tumours (metastatic disease).
Evidence-based recommendations on selumetinib (Koselugo) for treating symptomatic and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas associated with type 1 neurofibromatosis in children aged 3 and over.
Darvadstrocel for treating complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease (TA556)
Evidence-based recommendations on darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for previously treated complex perianal fistulas in adults with non-active or mildly active luminal Crohn’s disease.
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on crizotinib (Xalkori) for previously treated anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with paclitaxel and carboplatin, for treating advanced ovarian cancer in adults.
Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis (TA460)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) for treating non-infectious uveitis in adults.
Trametinib in combination with dabrafenib for treating unresectable or metastatic melanoma (TA396)
Evidence-based recommendations on trametinib (Mekinist) with dabrafenib (Tafinlar) for adults with unresectable or metastatic melanoma that has a BRAF V600 mutation.
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.
Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine and memantine for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (TA217)
Evidence-based recommendations on donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Reminyl), rivastigmine (Exelon) and memantine (Ebixa) for treating Alzheimer's disease in adults.
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This quality standard covers managing hypertension in adults. It includes diagnosis and investigations, treatment and specialist referral. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS28
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- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis – ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Quality statement 2: Investigations for target organ damage
- Quality statement 3: Statin therapy
- Quality statement 4: Blood pressure targets
- Quality statement 5: Review of cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Quality statement 6: Referral to a specialist for adults with resistant hypertension
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(ECMO) for acute heart failure. This should include clear documentation of patient selection and indications for the use of ECMO....
Evidence-based recommendations on aflibercept (Eylea) for treating sight problems caused by diabetic macular oedema in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ataluren (Translarna) for Duchenne muscular dystrophy with a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene in people 2 years and over who can walk.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS97
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- Quality statement 1: Documentation using the structured assessment guide
- Quality statement 2: Advice about carrying personal structured drug information
- Quality statement 3: Referral to specialist drug allergy services
- Quality statement 4: Recording drug allergy status in electronic medical records
- Quality statement 5: Updating information on drug allergy status
- Quality statement 6 (developmental): Prescription information on drug avoidance
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Birch bark extract for treating epidermolysis bullosa (HST28)
Evidence-based recommendations on birch bark extract (Filsuvez) for treating partial thickness wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa in people aged 6 months and over.
Oesophago-gastric cancer: assessment and management in adults (NG83)
This guideline covers assessing and managing oesophago-gastric cancer in adults, including radical and palliative treatment and nutritional support. It aims to reduce variation in practice through better organisation of care and support, and improve quality of life and survival by giving advice on the most suitable treatments depending on cancer type, stage and location.
Dasatinib, nilotinib and imatinib for untreated chronic myeloid leukaemia (TA426)
Evidence-based recommendations on dasatinib (Sprycel), nilotinib (Tasigna) and imatinib (Glivec) for untreated chronic myeloid leukaemia in adults.
Everolimus with exemestane for treating advanced breast cancer after endocrine therapy (TA421)
Evidence-based recommendations on everolimus (Afinitor) for treating advanced breast cancer in adults after endocrine therapy.
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.
Alirocumab for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia (TA393)
Evidence-based recommendations on alirocumab (Praluent) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.
Cabazitaxel for hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer treated with docetaxel (TA391)
Evidence-based recommendations on cabazitaxel (Jevtana) for people with prostate cancer that has come back after it was treated with docetaxel.
Cannabidiol with clobazam for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (TA614)
Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) with clobazam for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in people aged 2 years and older.
Pertuzumab for adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive early stage breast cancer (TA569)
Evidence-based recommendations on pertuzumab (Perjeta) for adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive early stage breast cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on aflibercept (Eylea) for treating visual impairment caused by macular oedema after branch retinal vein occlusion.
Mirabegron for treating symptoms of overactive bladder (TA290)
Evidence-based recommendations on mirabegron (Betmiga) for treating overactive bladder in adults.
Alemtuzumab for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (TA312)
Evidence-based recommendations on alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.
back pain. Further research should include details of patient selection, the duration of patients' symptoms, and a precise...
Sunitinib for the first-line treatment of advanced and/or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (TA169)
Evidence-based recommendations on sunitinib (Sutent) for untreated advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme) for treating acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (Niemann–Pick disease) in people with type AB or type B.
Barrett's oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma: monitoring and management (NG231)
This guideline covers monitoring, treatment and follow-up for people aged 18 and over with Barrett’s oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma. It includes advice on endoscopic and non-endoscopic techniques. It aims to improve outcomes by ensuring the most effective investigations and treatments are used.
Ceritinib for untreated ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (TA500)
Evidence-based recommendations on ceritinib (Zykadia) for untreated anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
Peginterferon beta-1a for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (TA624)
Evidence-based recommendations on peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy) for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.
Pegcetacoplan for treating paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (TA778)
Evidence-based recommendations on pegcetacoplan (Aspaveli) for treating paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria in adults who have anaemia after at least 3 months of treatment with a C5 inhibitor.
Evidence-based recommendations on paclitaxel as albumin-bound nanoparticles (nab-paclitaxel; Abraxane) for untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on erlotinib (Tarceva) and gefitinib (Iressa) for treating non-small-cell lung cancer after chemotherapy in adults.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing glaucoma in people aged 18 and over. It includes recommendations on testing and referral (case-finding) for chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension and on effective diagnosis, treatment and reassessment to stop these conditions progressing.
Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating giant cell arteritis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ibrutinib (Imbruvica) for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults.
Sorafenib for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (TA474)
Evidence-based recommendations on sorafenib (Nexavar) for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on aflibercept (Eylea) for treating sight problems caused by macular oedema from central retinal vein occlusion in adults.
delayed-union and non-union fractures. Further research should include details of patient selection, fracture site, and risk factors and...
Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed (Alimta) for locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in adults who have had pemetrexed and cisplatin.
Pemetrexed for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (TA135)
Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma in adults.
This guideline covers care for women of any age (including girls and young women under 18) who request an abortion. It aims to improve the organisation of services and make them easier for women to access. Detailed recommendations on conducting abortions at different gestational stages are also included, to ensure that women get the safest and most effective care possible.
Idelalisib for treating refractory follicular lymphoma (TA604)
Evidence-based recommendations on idelalisib (Zydelig) for follicular lymphoma that has not responded to 2 prior lines of treatment in adults.
Cannabidiol with clobazam for treating seizures associated with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (TA615)
Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) with clobazam for seizures associated with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome in people aged 2 years and older.
Romiplostim for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia (TA221)
Evidence-based recommendations on romiplostim (Nplate) for treating chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.
Talimogene laherparepvec for treating unresectable metastatic melanoma (TA410)
Evidence-based recommendations on talimogene laherparepvec (Imlygic) for treating unresectable metastatic melanoma in adults when systemically administered immunotherapies are not suitable.
Trifluridine–tipiracil for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (TA405)
Evidence-based recommendations on trifluridine–tipiracil (Lonsurf) for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer in adults.