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Evidence-based recommendations on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. This involves placing an electromagnetic coil against the scalp, which creates electric currents in certain parts of the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

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 insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention. This involves implanting a stimulator device into the upper buttock to restore the ability to empty the bladder voluntarily.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor liver transplantation. This involves replacing a diseased or damaged liver with a healthy one from a living human donor.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a corneal graft–keratoprosthesis for severe corneal opacity in wet blinking eyes. This involves inserting an artificial cornea surrounded by a corneal graft from a human donor.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension. This involves using electrical impulses from the device that stimulate baroreceptors to help the body lower blood pressure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for depression. This involves electrical stimulation of the brain by applying a weak direct current to the scalp.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 August 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction. This involves fixing a metal frame around the knee to take weight off the joint and encourage the cartilage to repair itself.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour in pregnant women without previous caesarean section. The catheter aims to help induction by causing dilation of the cervix when the cervix is unfavourable for induction. The double balloon squeezes the cervix and stimulates local prostaglandin release, which leads to cervical ripening.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004