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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.
Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s (NG202)
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with OSAHS (COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome) in people over 16. It aims to improve recognition, investigation and treatment of these related conditions.
Ticagrelor for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (TA236)
Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Cladribine for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (TA616)
Evidence-based recommendations on cladribine (Mavenclad) for relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.
Relugolix for treating hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (TA995)
Evidence-based recommendations on relugolix (Orgovyx) for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in adults.
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 dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for treating macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on edoxaban (Lixiana) for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
This guideline covers the early and longer-term (rehabilitation) management of acute coronary syndromes. These include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The guideline aims to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina.
Suspected sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (NG51)
This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis. 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.
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Sections for NG51
- Overview
- Could this be sepsis?
- Face to face assessment
- Under 16s: evaluating risk and managing suspected sepsis
- Pregnant or recently pregnant people: evaluating risk and managing suspected sepsis
- Over 16s (not pregnant or recently pregnant): evaluating risk and managing suspected sepsis
- Antibiotic therapy, intravenous fluid and oxygen
- Finding and controlling the source of infection
the costs of young people with ongoing needs not making a transition into adult services, or being poorly supported through the process?...
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation programmes for adults with COPD....
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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 recognising, assessing and managing coeliac disease in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS134
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Serological testing for coeliac disease
- Quality statement 2: Referral to a specialist
- Quality statement 3: Endoscopic intestinal biopsy
- Quality statement 4: Advice about a gluten-free diet
- Quality statement 5: Annual review
- Update information
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Vedolizumab for treating moderately to severely active Crohn's disease after prior therapy (TA352)
Evidence-based recommendations on vedolizumab (Entyvio) for previously treated moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults.