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Evidence-based recommendations on ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 July 2018

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

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 July 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations. This involves stimulating the brain with pulses of electromagnetic energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using a light-activated drug (called a photosensitising agent) with a laser to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a laser inserted into the bladder to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 November 2023

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 epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer. This involves radioactive paste being spread on foil over the top of the cancer, to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 April 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins the bowel.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse in adults. This involves using a piece of sterile material (mesh) to attach the rectum to the lower back bone using keyhole surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 June 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on lenvatinib (Kisplyx) with everolimus for previously treated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 January 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty). This involves sewing or stapling a tissue graft from a section of the small intestine (ileum), colon or other substitutes to the urinary bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009