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Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided catheterisation of the epidural space. This involves using ultrasound scanning to guide a catheter into the space inside the spine to give pain relief or an anaesthetic.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on Nivolumab (Opdivo) for previously treated unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves inserting a catheter into the heart that produces heat to damage the nerves in the area with the abnormal elecritcal impulses.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 April 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions). This involves applying (or sometimes injecting) a photosensitising agent and using light to activate it, destroying the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 February 2006

This guideline covers identifying, assessing and managing alcohol-use disorders (harmful drinking and alcohol dependence) in adults and young people aged 10 to 17 years. It aims to reduce harms (such as liver disease, heart problems, depression and anxiety) from alcohol by improving assessment and setting goals for reducing alcohol consumption.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

21 October 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on automated ankle brachial pressure index measurement devices to detect peripheral arterial disease in people with leg ulcers.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative flourescence angiography in coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves injecting a small amount of a special dye into the blood vessels near to the heart, using a small laser to activitate it and tracking the dye with a video camera.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy. This involves using radiofrequency energy to close blood vessels that can cause swelling and destroy excess tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2014

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ViewSite Brain Access System (VBAS) for the surgical management of deep brain lesions .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

10 May 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Active-B12 assay for diagnosing vitamin B12 deficiency

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 September 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation for the treatment of endometriosis. This involves a minimally invasive procedure used to vaporise endometrial deposits.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006

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.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

22 February 2017

This guideline covers the routine antenatal care that women and their babies should receive. It aims to ensure that pregnant women are offered regular check-ups, information and support.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

19 August 2021

This guideline covers rehabilitation in all settings for children, young people and adults with a chronic neurological disorder, neurological impairment or disabling neurological symptoms due to acquired brain injury, acquired spinal cord injury, acquired peripheral nerve disorder, functional neurological disorder or progressive neurological disease.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

15 October 2025