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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.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

26 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on filgotinib (Jyseleca) for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults when conventional or biological treatment cannot be tolerated, or the disease has responded inadequately or lost response to treatment.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib cream (Opzelura) for treating non-segmental vitiligo in people 12 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

13 August 2025

injections:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroids for managing osteoarthritis-affected joints...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

7 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on volanesorsen (Waylivra) for treating familial chylomicronaemia syndrome in adults.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

21 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves lengthening the fibrous band that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee (iliotibial band).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 January 2011

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

Result type

Quality standard

Published

5 September 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on total distal radioulnar joint replacement for symptomatic joint instability or arthritis in adults. This involves removing the wrist end of the ulna and replacing it with a metal prosthesis that also attaches to the wrist end of the radius.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

8 November 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on avatrombopag (Doptelet) for treating primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 December 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on Grenz rays therapy for inflammatory skin conditions. This involves exposing the skin to low-energy, non-penetrative electromagnetic radiation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty. This involves reshaping the upper arm bone and placing an artificial shoulder joint onto it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2009