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Evidence-based recommendations on the SepsiTest assay for rapidly identifying bloodstream bacteria and fungi.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

19 February 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on the VivaScope 1500 and 3000 imaging systems for detecting skin cancer lesions.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on procalcitonin testing for diagnosing and monitoring sepsis (ADVIA Centaur BRAHMS PCT assay, BRAHMS PCT Sensitive Kryptor assay, Elecsys BRAHMS PCT assay, LIAISON BRAHMS PCT assay and VIDAS BRAHMS PCT assay).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

7 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on SonoVue (sulphur hexafluoride microbubbles) for contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging of the liver.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 August 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on personalised external aortic root support (PEARS) using mesh to prevent aortic root expansion and aortic dissection in people with Marfan syndrome. This involves opening the chest through the breastbone and wrapping a mesh around the outside of the aorta at the part closest to the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove fluid and fat through punctures in the skin.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for upper limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter arm.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on wireless capsule endoscopy for investigation of the small bowel. This involves the person swallowing a small capsule containing a tiny camera that takes pictures as it passes through the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cystic duct stent after cholecystostomy for acute calculous cholecystitis. This involves inserting a tube called a stent into or across the cystic duct. The aim is to allow bile to flow through the tube, bypassing the blockage and preventing further obstruction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter leg.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter leg.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the stomach. This involves removing a tumour using an endoscope and forceps. The aim is to remove the tumour without the need for open surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. This involves using electrodes inserted under the skin to produce pulses of electricity thought to affect the nerves controlling the lower part of the bowel and the anal sphincter.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia in adults. This involves focusing radiation on the trigeminal nerve to damage it, thereby relieving pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 February 2022