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Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

05 April 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on sacrocolpopexy with hysterectomy using mesh to repair uterine prolapse. This involves attaching mesh from the top of the

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 February 2017

This guideline covers targeted interventions to prevent misuse of drugs, including illegal drugs, ‘legal highs’ and prescription-only medicines. It aims to prevent or delay harmful use of drugs in children, young people and adults who are most likely to start using drugs or who are already experimenting or using drugs occasionally.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on using immunohistochemistry or microsatellite instability testing to guide further testing for Lynch syndrome in people with

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on migalastat (Galafold) for treating Fabry disease in people over 16

Type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on trabecular stent bypass microsurgery for open-angle glaucoma. This involves inserting a hollow metal tube (stent) into the eye

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 February 2017

This guideline covers making people aware of how to correctly use antimicrobial medicines (including antibiotics) and the dangers associated with their overuse and misuse. It also includes measures to prevent and control infection that can stop people needing antimicrobials or spreading infection to others. It aims to change people’s behaviour to reduce antimicrobial resistance and the spread of resistant microbes.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

25 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on integrated multiplex polymerase chain tests (xTAG Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, FilmArray GI Panel and Faecal Pathogens B

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

11 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for treating Achilles tendinopathy in adults. This involves passing shockwaves through the

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer in adults. This involves using electrical pulses to destroy the

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on radiation therapy for early Dupuytren’s contractures in adults. This involves directing low energy X-rays at the affected

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica in adults

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2016

This guideline covers how to increase the uptake of HIV testing in primary and secondary care, specialist sexual health services and the community. It describes how to plan and deliver services that are tailored to the local prevalence of HIV, promote awareness of HIV testing and increase opportunities to offer testing to people who may have undiagnosed HIV.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

01 December 2016

This guideline covers how to improve services for people aged 14 and above who have been diagnosed as having coexisting severe mental illness and substance misuse. The aim is to provide a range of coordinated services that address people’s wider health and social care needs, as well as other issues such as employment and housing.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

30 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic transluminal pancreatic necrosectomy in adults. This involves removing dead tissue from the pancreas

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of craniocaudal expandable implants for vertebral compression fracture in adults

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy for treating morbid obesity

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on high-throughput non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for fetal RHD genotype

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

09 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on single-incision short sling mesh insertion for stress urinary incontinence in women

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 October 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration. This involves implanting an artificial lens

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 September 2016

This guideline covers children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour, including those on remand or serving community or custodial sentences. It aims to ensure these problems don’t escalate and possibly lead to them being charged with a sexual offence. It also aims to ensure no-one is unnecessarily referred to specialist services.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

20 September 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves reducing the level of carbon

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on ataluren (Translarna) for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy with a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene in people aged

Type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

20 July 2016

This guideline covers oral health, including dental health and daily mouth care, for adults in care homes. The aim is to maintain and improve their oral health and ensure timely access to dental treatment.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

05 July 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for treating benign thyroid nodules in adults

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on microstructural scaffold (patch) insertion without autologous cell implantation for repairing symptomatic chondral knee

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical extracorporeal reverse flow neuroprotection for reducing the risk of stroke during carotid artery stenting

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves using a balloon-like device to create a

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on multiplex allergen testing, using ImmunoCAP ISAC 112 in people with allergy that is difficult to diagnose.

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

18 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on PlGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected pre-eclampsia (Triage PlGF test, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, DELFIA

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

11 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for treating liver metastases in adults. This involves using heat energy to destroy cancer cells

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in adults. This involves inserting and

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

This guideline covers how to improve the health and wellbeing of employees, with a focus on organisational culture and the role of line managers.

Type

NICE guideline

Last updated

24 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on corticosteroid-eluting bioabsorbable stent or spacer insertion during endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis in

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic carbon dioxide laser cricopharyngeal myotomy for relief of oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults. This involves inserting an endoscope (a thin, rigid tube with a camera on the end) through the mouth, and using a carbon dioxide laser to cut through the muscle that runs round the top of the gullet

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2016

This guideline covers community engagement approaches to reduce health inequalities, ensure health and wellbeing initiatives are effective and help local authorities and health bodies meet their statutory obligations.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

04 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on angioplasty and stenting to treat peripheral arterial disease causing refractory erectile dysfunction in adults. This involves

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a device to remove the blood

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplant after brainstem death. This technique is used to store a

Type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic monitoring of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors (LISA-TRACKER, IDKmonitor and Promonitor ELISA kits)

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

17 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on the MiniMed Paradigm Veo and Vibe and G4 PLATINUM CGM sensor-augmented pump therapy systems, which combine continuous glucose

Type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

12 February 2016

This guideline covers how to communicate the risks and benefits of natural sunlight exposure (specifically, the ultraviolet rays UVA and UVB) to help people understand why they may need to modify their behaviour to reduce their risk of skin cancer and vitamin D deficiency.

Type

NICE guideline

Published

09 February 2016